(This one's titled "Tea Time at Lord's". Does anyone have any idea what that is referring to?)
That'll be Lord's Cricket Ground.
(This one's titled "Tea Time at Lord's". Does anyone have any idea what that is referring to?)
That'll be Lord's Cricket Ground.
Thank you. I knew one of my fellow Loungers would come through for me.
April 1934
No problem. I think wanting to have tea at Lord's is something almost all British (especially English) schoolboys fantasize about at some point, but outside of the UK I've never heard it mentioned.
Unfortunately morning dress is no longer worn at Lords. The only sort of dress code they have is in the Pavillion which simply requires a jacket and tie to be worn.
Sadly true. Still, at least there's cricket!
Unfortunately morning dress is no longer worn at Lords. The only sort of dress code they have is in the Pavillion which simply requires a jacket and tie to be worn.
Alas, we sartorialists are a dying breed. Soon everyone will be reduced to pajama bottoms, flip-flops and undershirts. (Actually, students on the nearby university campus are already starting to sport this look.)
Around here people would wonder if you were taking part in a wedding after services. It you actually wore a hat -- especially a bowler, people might think your odd. In reality it's just because they don't know anything about the history of garb.I live in a small town, extremely informal, and the only churches around here where they at least wear a suit are the small sized catholic churches of which I plan on attending one soon. I do intend on wearing morning dress to church not to show anybody how much money I have (I'm really quite poor in fact, living in an apartment) or anything like that, but to show respect to the Lord.
What would you say is the least formal morning dress you can wear? I don't plan on wearing a topper, but probably a gray homburg with a black band or a black bowler.
Thank you for your response. I am rather surprised a black waistcoast and a wing collar are the most formal. Same with the neck treatment -- I would have thought a bow tie or even a four-in-hand was more formal than an ascot. Thanks again for your input.The most formal is: black morning coat with pointed lapels and one button, pleated cashmere striped trousers without turn-ups, black double-breasted waistcoat, white shirt with wing collar, silver formal cravat (ascot), black button boots (or laced galosh oxfords), black socks, silk top hat, lemon chamois gloves, cane, white linen pocket square, a white buttonhole (bouttonniere) and perhaps some spats. Spats and cane can be ommited.
Personally I recommend against black waistcoat on festive occasions (as David Beckham wore on the royal wedding) - these are for business and state ceremonies. For weddings, buff and dove are better.
Best regards, Dr
The most formal is: black morning coat with pointed lapels and one button, pleated cashmere striped trousers without turn-ups, black double-breasted waistcoat, white shirt with wing collar, silver formal cravat (ascot), black button boots (or laced galosh oxfords), black socks, silk top hat, lemon chamois gloves, cane, white linen pocket square, a white buttonhole (bouttonniere) and perhaps some spats. Spats and cane can be ommited.
Personally I recommend against black waistcoat on festive occasions (as David Beckham wore on the royal wedding) - these are for business and state ceremonies. For weddings, buff and dove are better.
Best regards, Dr
Thank you for your response. I am rather surprised a black waistcoast and a wing collar are the most formal. Same with the neck treatment -- I would have thought a bow tie or even a four-in-hand was more formal than an ascot. Thanks again for your input.