Thread: Formal wear

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NiceGuy @ Nov 5 2007, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

ok, so i&#39;ve got this ball coming up, dress code says &#39;black tie and ball gowns&#39; i&#39;ve ruled out the ball gown option, so looking to probably hire a tux, u know the kind of thing i mean. Assume u lot across the pond (im in england) dress similarly for such occasions, so all opinions appreciated.

As i say its a formal night, drinking, dancing, etc...and there is a girl (isn&#39;t there always!), i want her, theres a bit of history there, and this night is basically going to be make or break, so i want to be looking at my best.

so yeah, dress me, i know there isn&#39;t too much choice for something like this,

i&#39;m thinking along the lines of black tuxedo, white wing collar shirt, and black bow tie (a proper one, not the crap ready made things u normally get, so i can do the undone look with it hanging around my neck when the evening comes to a close!) and black shoes.

any opinions? i&#39;m thinking simplicity, but really do want to be looking good, toying with the idea of waistcoats, cummberbunds, etc...what do u girls and guys think?[/b]

dont go too fancy. a standard tuxedo should be fine. I have a black tux with the wider legged pants, a pair of black patent leather shoes(wingtip) and long tie instead of bow tie. cant go wrong

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rubytuesday @ Nov 5 2007, 03:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Agreed MMSFH. Just a basic black tux that&#39;s comfortable and looks sharp.

As to the bow tie/neck tie... well it depends a lot on if guys where more bow ties for formals there and how formal the formal is. If it&#39;s a very formal occasion go for the bow tie - especially if most other guys are too. Ask around. If it&#39;s less formal then a neck tie will do just fine. When you&#39;re in the tux rental shop, try both out and see what you like best.[/b]

hi cheers, for replies, this is meant to both of u but dunno how to quote from different messages!

it will be a bow tie i think, its a ball, and dress code is &#39;black tie and ball gowns&#39; which does generally mean bow tie, think its looks better with a tux as well.

any other thoughts? cant decide on the waistcoat thing, dont wanna look like a waiter! any1 know if u need any particular type of shoes? or just some black ones?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NiceGuy @ Nov 5 2007, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rubytuesday @ Nov 5 2007, 03:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Agreed MMSFH. Just a basic black tux that&#39;s comfortable and looks sharp.

As to the bow tie/neck tie... well it depends a lot on if guys where more bow ties for formals there and how formal the formal is. If it&#39;s a very formal occasion go for the bow tie - especially if most other guys are too. Ask around. If it&#39;s less formal then a neck tie will do just fine. When you&#39;re in the tux rental shop, try both out and see what you like best.[/b]

hi cheers, for replies, this is meant to both of u but dunno how to quote from different messages!

it will be a bow tie i think, its a ball, and dress code is &#39;black tie and ball gowns&#39; which does generally mean bow tie, think its looks better with a tux as well.

any other thoughts? cant decide on the waistcoat thing, dont wanna look like a waiter! any1 know if u need any particular type of shoes? or just some black ones?
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black, patent leather shoes. I prefer wingtips, but you can chose youre own style. Id definitely go with black patent leather no matter what style you choose though. Get a tux with a vest, no cummerbund. cummerbunds are never a good look...NEVER