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#1 2006-06-08 20:01:01
- GFBurke
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White tie
In the modern era there's the occasional black tie affair (that with my social life I'm unlikely to attend) but how likely is it that one is required to wear white tie / formal dress? Assuming one does not receive the nobel prize or become a concert pianist.
I happen to feel that white tie and tails looks great but if there's nowhere to wear it anymore, then why get the outfit? In the event of a black tie affair is it acceptable to wear white tie?
#3 2006-06-08 20:14:07
- Incroyable
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Re: White tie
There are many white-tie events, which are rather tragic in their inelegance what with attached wing collar shirts, rented shoes, and the vest showing more than its accepted inches below the jacket.
One tends to find more white-tie events in Europe, especially the Scandinavian Kingdoms.
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#7 2006-06-11 21:45:02
- Hermes Boy McCoy
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Re: White tie
Who would want to wear white tie in this day and age. The tuxedo, excuse me black tie, is about a fancy as it should get. I don't mind the detachable wing collar shirt with the tuxedo.
#10 2006-06-12 11:46:34
- GFBurke
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Re: White tie
It's far better looking than black tie in my opinion.
#11 2006-06-12 15:48:32
- Marc Grayson
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Re: White tie
Raphael is in the process of making a bespoke morning suit for a gentleman who is scheduled to have tea with the Queen. I will be posting pictures. This has to be seen to be believed.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#12 2006-06-12 17:44:55
- Horace
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Re: White tie
""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#13 2006-06-12 17:45:55
- Horace
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Re: White tie
""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.