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Suit for a Ball

  • 07-03-2011 2:31am
    #1
    petebricquette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 489 ✭✭


    So I have a very very nice single-breasted dark navy suit that I'm planning on wearing to a ball this week. The problem I'm having is that the event is kind of black tie.

    I need some advice on whether it's possible/acceptable to wear a suit like this with a bow tie and if so, what colour should I try to go for. I'm planning on wearing quite a nice light purple fitted shirt and suspenders (possibly).

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!

    Cheers,

    Pete.


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  • #2
    OldGoat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,641 ✭✭✭✭OldGoat


    Always follow the dresscode. If the invite says blacktie/formal it's because the organiser wants it that way for a reason. They are going through a lot of trouble to present the affair in a particular format.
    Borrow or hire or buy a dinner jacket and black trousers/shoes/tie and a white shirt.
    Sorry, it's ettiquete. :o

    On the plus side you'll feel like a million euro and look like James Bond. :)

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



  • #3
    petebricquette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 489 ✭✭petebricquette


    OldGoat wrote: »
    Always follow the dresscode. If the invite says blacktie/formal it's because the organiser wants it that way for a reason. They are going through a lot of trouble to present the affair in a particular format.
    Borrow or hire or buy a dinner jacket and black trousers/shoes/tie and a white shirt.
    Sorry, it's ettiquete. :o

    On the plus side you'll feel like a million euro and look like James Bond. :)

    Cheers OldGoat, I thought as much. I had a tux until recently but accidentaly brushed against some pink paint that wasn't quite dry. Very irritating!


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