Posts by JonasAberg

I really don't see a problem with wearing a suit just when going out to dinner or for drinks. Heck, I've even worn a suit when just going out for a coffee or something. Nobody will know you are not on your way to/coming from somewhere...

I think it's all about context and occasion. A suit with no tie is significantly more casual but still pretty dressed up and there are occasions that call for that IMHO. And if you wear a pocket square it looks like you HAVE paid...

Quote:Originally Posted by Nicola Anybody who thinks grunge is fashion forward needs a calendar from last century. I wasn't saying it is. What I WAS saying is that I interpret what he is looking for as more of a fashion forward type...

The thing is, grunge really has no place in traditional men's clothing. Seems to me what you're looking for is a more fashion forward, kind of "sophisticated rock star" kind of look; not really traditional, dressed up but not really...

I agree with the above posters; there is no actual need for the dinner suits to match perfectly. However, I can certainly see why a groom would want to stand out just a bit, which could be done by wearing a waistcoat instead of...

Of course the downside is that once you get hooked on the crack that is tailoring, there is no going back to "it'll do" Seriously though, I believe this is what separates the men from the boys; proper fit.

I'd probably go with one navy blue or dark grey suit, notch lapel, double vent, two buttons. As it is in the evening I'd go for black shoes and belt. That's my "base". I can then change it up by alternating between two shirts and ties....

Brown shoes with black tie would just look ...odd. And to such a degree that people not normally interested in clothes would think so.

Here's the thing though; in today's society, simply putting on a blazer and pants that aren't jeans is considered "formal wear"/"too dressed up" by many. If we go by today's standards there is no good reason to ever don a dinner suit and...

Quote:Originally Posted by Needsmoreshoes The interesting thing is that if you follow the rules you will be the ONLY (can pretty much guarantee it) guy at the event who has managed to pull off formalwear by the book and as such you...