What are your thoughts about grey flannel or twill slacks in place of striped or houndstooth slacks as a part of a morning dress outfit?
What color waistcoat (different than the vest below) would you pair with grey slacks and a black morning coat? Black or possibly dove? Thank you.
"Blacker", "darker" and "richer" are definitely not synonymous. Midnight blue, even true navy blue often looks far "richer" and sometimes even "darker" than black -- even though it doesn't look "blacker."
Thanks for your response. That's why I chose a turn-down collar over a wing collar. I wear a wing with my white tie outfit, but it looks a touch affected when it comes to black tie it seems.
What combination makes for the most conservative and formal black tie outfit? Below are my best guesses. Did I miss anything? Thanks.
Color: Black rather than midnight blue?
Lapels: Peak rather than shawl?
Shirt: Turndown collar rather than wing collar? (black tie only.)
Bow Tie color...
Thanks, much, I really appreciate your informative reply. I should have asked the question: "Which do you prefer -- a Stetson Open Road or an Akubra Campdraft with a Cattlemen's Bash?" because what I actually asked obviously twisted some peoples' panties... Thanks again.
That's a good point. I would never do this for a wedding or if someone specific was being honored. The WIDE variety of outfits worn at black tie events around here is astonishing...
I typically go to 2-3 black tie events per year. People seem to adhere to the dress code in maybe one of them -- usually weddings.
Several months ago I bought a gorgeous BB white tie outfit (trousers, tails and vest) at a local thrift shop that supports hospice. With the exception of having...
If a (male) US President wore hats again, what would he wear and how would it effect hat sales?
What would he wear for day-to-day to go with a business suit?
What would he wear while traveling while wearing a business suit?
What would he wear during he leisure time?
Would he have to take...
What is the best way to remove dents from a rigid cuffley or ascot cap? Would it be using steam or misted water or what exactly is the process? Thanks very much.
Who has the lowest price on Akubra Campdrafts (FOB USA) these days? Anyone buy one lately? Thanks very much.
PS: Is the sooper-dooper version of the Campdraft worth the higher price? Thanks again.
Were double-breasted suits with vests once common? I don't think I had ever seen this combination until I saw this great colorized photo from the day after the Pearl Harbor attack in San Francisco:
http://40.media.tumblr.com/c546abef2d3bf9a43b0c2955cf75a68d/tumblr_ncmy87iJpQ1u08npwo1_1280.jpg...
It's interesting to think that one would not want to wear a dark colored hat in the cold either as it would hasten the radiation of heat from one's head...
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