Posts by blackbowtie

Quote:Originally Posted by Ivar Isn't waltzing more a white-tie thing? I might, in general, agree with this statement, but given that people in DC are more likely to own black tie rather than white tie - and I'm really understating...

Quote:Originally Posted by michaelyork Just curious, what sort of event is this that you require white tie? Other than pretentious weddings, white tie is dead, or so I thought. Depending on what you mean by "dead". In the DC area,...

[[SPOILER]] Quote:Originally Posted by VinnyMac I'm already nice with the waltz....invite?It needs to be the Viennese waltz. Practitioners of the slow waltz will be ruthlessly ridiculed.

Quote:Originally Posted by Anthony Jordan Your best bet is to try a cleaner with a reputation in this field which offers a postal service: there is one called the ?? Hand Laundry which is well spoken of. I'll try and find the...

Quote:Originally Posted by unbelragazzo One question: why was I not invited? Haha. If you are willing to subject yourself to four weeks of waltz classes leading up to the party - along with other tortures - you can come to the next...

I live in the DC area. Does anyone know what's the best way for me to get these detachable collars cleaned and properly starched? I tried Parkway Dry Cleaners but they didn't do a very good job the one time I sent them a detachable collar.

Quote:Originally Posted by unbelragazzo I was out in DC last night at a cigar club and saw a gent in a fully correct black tie rig, at least from the waist up - didn't get a look at the shoes. I suppose this is where I register this...

I'm a few months late - missed this post - but as I'm about to commission a white tie outfit I came to the Forvm to do some research and this thread is really encouraging. Well done.

Quote:Originally Posted by mylesmyles Got in 34.89 miles on The Long Path - from the GWB to Piermont and back in 5:37:39 (9:41 pace) which considering it was on trails and had 7k+ of vertical change, I was happy with. Easy 4.3 on...

Quote:Originally Posted by RSS I do occasionally host semi-formal events in my home and when I do, I don't typically expect the guests to help themselves. If the event is one where guests help themselves, I'd suggest less formal...