Ditchcrawler Posted March 26 #1 Share Posted March 26 I'm usually never spied out of my usual uniform of tweed jacket, brown trousers and brown brogues but a honeymoon is a honeymoon, and to be perfectly honest I'm quite looking forward dressing up a little. To whit I shall be making my last visit this weekend to the Big Smoke before embarking. What to choose, what to choose? Would any gents or ladies care to give their opinion on which way to swing? I understand the bare minimum is a dark sit and tie, but I have no interest in that. I've spent quite enough time selling used cars in that particular uniform, thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonopah Posted March 26 #2 Share Posted March 26 Mister always wears his waistcoat on a gala evening. Very handsome. I vote waistcoat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare D&N Posted March 26 #3 Share Posted March 26 You'll see waistcoats and cummerbunds. I prefer neither, just a well fitting trouser waistband to white shirt. I didn't carry out a survey so I've no idea what the percentage of each was. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oldpeopleinlove Posted March 26 #4 Share Posted March 26 My husband wears waistcoats to match the colors of my dresses. He looks fabulous, and we’re both happy. That said, we have no opinion about what others choose. Privately, though, I think men would wear dinner jackets/tuxes every chance they get if they only knew how superb they look in them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david63 Posted March 26 #5 Share Posted March 26 The answer is quite simple - wear whatever you are comfortable with. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchcrawler Posted March 26 Author #6 Share Posted March 26 (edited) 13 minutes ago, david63 said: The answer is quite simple - wear whatever you are comfortable with. I've been reliably informed that white tie is now considered gauche (I honestly would if others were). My intention is to have a bit of fun with this, overdressed is fine. I just want to avoid "comically overdressed". And we all know it when we see it! Edited March 26 by Ditchcrawler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techteach Posted March 26 #7 Share Posted March 26 I love the look of the waistcoat and is very forgiving as pounds gather at the waist during the cruise. Have fun and congrats! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted March 26 #8 Share Posted March 26 47 minutes ago, techteach said: I love the look of the waistcoat and is very forgiving as pounds gather at the waist during the cruise. Have fun and congrats! Cummerbund helps too… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchcrawler Posted March 26 Author #9 Share Posted March 26 1 hour ago, 2Oldpeopleinlove said: My husband wears waistcoats to match the colors of my dresses. He looks fabulous, and we’re both happy. That said, we have no opinion about what others choose. Privately, though, I think men would wear dinner jackets/tuxes every chance they get if they only knew how superb they look in them. I won't manage any such feat myself, but I might be able to match my haberdashery to her frock. That would be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrmende63 Posted March 26 #10 Share Posted March 26 Wear the vest (waistcoat). My hubby does and I think he looks handsome in it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchcrawler Posted March 27 Author #11 Share Posted March 27 Thank you all. Waistcoat it is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchum Posted March 27 #12 Share Posted March 27 Waistcoat, shirt and skinny jeans also make great day wear. IMHO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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