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Event in 2 weeks....Some advise needed!!!

post #1 of 32
9/9/11 at 7:11pm
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I am going to a fashion show event this month for the school of my special needs clients. It's a huge Fundraiser they have every year. Due to the diffent trips of people this event attracts and it is during the day you get a little bit of everything when it comes to attire. My wife and I usually dress up nice, she wore a long satin dress last year(she was also 9months pregnant this was her baby shower dress) and I wore dress pants and a matching jacket, maybe a tie? This year I plan on wearing a grey suit from express it also has a vest ( I know I have a lot to learn) and would like suggestions on how to pair it off.

I also have a black express suit with pinstripes... This might not work since it's a day time event.

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J
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post #2 of 32
9/9/11 at 8:07pm
Stick with the grey suit, pair with brown shoes. Not sure on shirt and tie, but you have room for some creativity, being a fashion show event. Hopefully someone else can comment on the rest.
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post #3 of 32
9/10/11 at 4:22am
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Originally Posted by JubeiSpiegel View Post

Stick with the grey suit, pair with brown shoes. Not sure on shirt and tie, but you have room for some creativity, being a fashion show event. Hopefully someone else can comment on the rest.

Thank I'll defiantly work on the brown shoes. I'm not to worried, it's not like a New York fashion show, it's more of a performance for the kids.
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post #4 of 32
9/10/11 at 4:42pm
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any help??cool.gif

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post #5 of 32
9/10/11 at 5:02pm
I think a forest green tie is a particularly attractive option with a grey suit.
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post #6 of 32
9/13/11 at 6:59am
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This is a cheap modern fit style suit from express. I bought the pocket square and To Boot shoes yesterday. I will put it on later when I get back from work so you guys can see the fit. What shirt and tie combo would look good with this?

Opinions????
Edited by Dnsource - 9/13/11 at 7:11am
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post #7 of 32
9/13/11 at 7:26am
don't really care for the pocket square with that suit.

I like gingham shirts, so maybe a purple gingham with a solid color tie?
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post #8 of 32
9/13/11 at 7:46am
white shirt, navy tie


bam, here ya go - http://www.styleforum.net/t/230201/in-praise-of-gray-spin-off/0_60
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post #9 of 32
9/13/11 at 7:50am
Its a fashion show. While I like the navy, white, grey combo (wore it yesterday), I feel like a little more pizzaz is in order for a fashion oriented event.
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post #10 of 32
9/13/11 at 7:58am
Here's what I would do if you want to have some 'pizazz'. Firstly, I like the shoes a lot you did well. I think that color works well with a light grey. Make sure you match the belt at least somewhat (Doesn't have to be exact). I don't like the pocket square to be honest. I would do a light blue micro-gingham pattern (almost solid light blue) shirt with a solid forest green or very subdued pattern forest green tie. Finish it off with an off-white pocket square (or none at all) and you'd really look sharp!
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post #11 of 32
9/13/11 at 9:20am
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OK, so the pocket square is going back lol .  Should I order online or can I find the shirt somewhere local??... I am from Miami, Fl. As far as the tie and pocket square, do you recommend any sites to get them from or should I stay local?

 

Saw this on a post:

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Looks like a fun combo. But would it be right for this event? 

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post #12 of 32
9/13/11 at 11:23am
I'd look at www.thetiebar.com. Each tie $15, pocket squares are $8, the quality is good (not hermes or drakes good, but good nonetheless), and they have hundreds of choices in color/pattern/fabric/texture.
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post #13 of 32
9/13/11 at 12:28pm
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Thanks for the link, what do you guys think???

 http://www.thetiebar.com/order_page.asp?pn=23133&orderPageReturn=%2FcategoryPages%2FGreen_Ties%2Easp&pg=0&categoryIds=31,26&optionValueIds=

 

For the tie would you suggest to go skinny? Silk for the pocket square??

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post #14 of 32
9/13/11 at 1:26pm
quite frankly I think that tie is not at all attractive. I don't like skinny ties.

I like wool ties a lot...maybe something like this:

http://www.thetiebar.com/order_page.asp?pn=22618&orderPageReturn=%2FcategoryPages%2FAll_Ties.asp&pg=1&categoryIds=31,61,70&optionValueIds=

with a white cotton pocket square and TV fold.

Perhaps you can find a nice gingham or check shirt that will go nicely with the tie.
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post #15 of 32
9/13/11 at 1:32pm
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Originally Posted by Quadcammer View Post

quite frankly I think that tie is not at all attractive. I don't like skinny ties.

I like wool ties a lot...maybe something like this:

http://www.thetiebar.com/order_page.asp?pn=22618&orderPageReturn=%2FcategoryPages%2FAll_Ties.asp&pg=1&categoryIds=31,61,70&optionValueIds=

with a white cotton pocket square and TV fold.

Perhaps you can find a nice gingham or check shirt that will go nicely with the tie.

 

That's a nice tie. Its more like a navy color? I'll probably have to switch up the light blue shirt color which cioni2k mention because I feel it will be too much blue. Possibly a light pink??
 

 

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