Gala Nights and Gowns

[*Miss G*]

Seriously, though, there is a product females use for keeping things in place. It's two-sided fabric tape. Helps the unmentionables from becoming mentionable. Perhaps that might work?

[Epicureangirl]

That's a lot of buttonholes.

 

BTW, and sorry for drifting into men's attire, but does anyone know if there is a secret to keeping a bow tie straight (horizontal, not slanted)? I am the Dilbert of bow ties.

 

Firstly, you have to tie it tight to your neck, so it doesn't flop around or droop. Like a finger width but not much more. And then if you still need to straighten it, you tilt your head just-so -- it will all balance out. :')

 

OR you could use that invisible fabric tape, like Miss G suggested. I buy "Hollywood Fashion Secrets" fashion tape. The double sided tape is clear and flexible and holds everything place.

 

Good luck!

[Epicureangirl]

Seriously, though, there is a product females use for keeping things in place. It's two-sided fabric tape. Helps the unmentionables from becoming mentionable. Perhaps that might work?

 

Sorry, what are we not mentioning? I think I was about to mention it.

[Epicureangirl]

Errr, umm, actually I used the type with the elastic and clasp. ☺️

 

I should read more carefully -- my suggestion for tying it tighter won't work (though the head-tilt suggestion still applies). :D I suggest picking up a 'real' old-school bow-tie. They should be plentiful and cheap after Christmas -- look on YouTube for a tutorial and practice, practice, practice. Or ask your wife/significant other/attractive neighbor to do it for you! I do know how to tie one, and yes, I did learn it from YouTube!

 

The great thing about the real bow tie, is they look equally amazing undone at the end of the evening. Or if you couldn't figure out how to tie it in the first place...

 

[SetAnOpenCourse]

Thanks, Miss G and Epicureangirl. Between the unmentionable tape and the head tilt, I'm pretty confident now about about the bow tie.

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[joytravels]

I wore a long gown on HAL in November, and many others did, too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[shipgeeks]

That's a lot of buttonholes.

 

BTW, and sorry for drifting into men's attire, but does anyone know if there is a secret to keeping a bow tie straight (horizontal, not slanted)? I am the Dilbert of bow ties.

IMO, a bow tie must be a self tied one, not one of those stiff wedding party ones. And if it goes a bit tippy, that's just part of the charm.

[JRG]

Seriously, though, there is a product females use for keeping things in place. It's two-sided fabric tape. Helps the unmentionables from becoming mentionable. Perhaps that might work?

 

Hey thanks for sharing!:o

[haladdict]

This is so funny. Never mind the double sided tape, to keep everything in place. I may need crazy glue.

Sandra

[haladdict]

I am laughing so hard imagining my husband and I in the cabin, fighting with double sided tape.

We would miss happy hour.

Sandra

[Epicureangirl]

Tape-tie accidents are a common problem. They foil even the best of us.

[*Miss G*]

But his hat held well!

[Epicureangirl]

Thanks, Miss G and Epicureangirl. Between the unmentionable tape and the head tilt, I'm pretty confident now about about the bow tie.

[emoji41]

 

 

 

I’m glad to be of assistance! I’m sure you will look dapper in your evening attire. I love bow ties. To me it is traditional, elegant and fun — all things that are hard to portray intentionally together! [emoji1303]

 

 

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[Epicureangirl]

Perhaps, he wants to show off the bling on the cuffs

 

 

 

Possibly, that and his knees! I love French cuffs, but the short sleeves are so wrong![emoji39]

 

 

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