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post #1 of 13
1/26/12 at 10:25am
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Hello gents,

I have been invited to a masquerade party and am looking for some mask advice. Since I won't be using this mask again (read: I'll probably lose it), I'm in the search for a nice cheap idea. Unfortunately, I have no idea what makes for an acceptable or even masculine mask, so I figured I'd reach out to the minds of SF.

I did a search but all the threads quickly turned to making fun of the OP. I hope to not meet the same fate...

I will be wearing this Glenn plaid suit:

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However, unlike in the picture, I plan on wearing a white open-collared shirt.

So, any advice on a suitable mask? (Please withhold Eyes Wide Shut references...)
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post #2 of 13
1/26/12 at 10:35am
You can get several great masks on Etsy at a reasonable price. Personally, I'm a fan of Robin Red.

I have been going to one every Christmas the past couple of years, and usually, I'm in a black tie (or black tie-ish) outfit with a colorful mask. I'll find the picture of what I'd worn this past year and post it.

I must say that I am not a fan of the outfit that you've picked. Most people at masquerade balls tend to wear either flashy suits or dark suits/black tie outfits. Yours is neither, and gives a "country" vibe. You look like you're ready for business in the countryside.
Edited by Metlin - 1/26/12 at 10:50am
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post #3 of 13
1/26/12 at 10:45am
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Originally Posted by Metlin View Post

You can get several great masks on Etsy at a reasonable price. Personally, I'm a fan of Robin Red.

Very interesting. These all look pretty cool. A bit more expensive than I was thinking but a couple are quite tempting.
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I must say that I am not a fan of the outfit that you've picked. Most people at masquerade balls tend to wear either flashy suits or dark suits/black tie outfits. Yours is neither, and gives a "country" vibe. You look like you're ready for business in the countryside.

Interesting response. I agree that black tie would have been better. When I was initially invited I was told that it was to be a black tie affair. So naturally I was planning on wearing my tux. However, when I received the invitation it read "business casual" and went on to basically say no jeans, guys must have a collar, etc, etc. Pretty defeating as I had agreed to go under the impression it was to be black tie.

Due to the "new" dress code I thought this would be a solid choice. It's the loudest suit that I own and TBH I never wear this for business as I see it as too in-you-face both in pattern and in the lapel width. Given that this is likely going to be a casual affair I thought it was a nice party suit and would fit in well.

Here's a closer look at the pattern of the jacket. As you can see it's quite pronounced IRL:

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post #4 of 13
1/26/12 at 12:40pm
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post #5 of 13
1/26/12 at 12:45pm
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Lulz. The party is in DC. I can't decide if that makes your mask more or less appropriate...
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post #6 of 13
1/26/12 at 12:51pm
I bet the host had to dress down the event so that the slobs would show up. Too bad... I'd love to go to a black tie masquerade ball.
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post #7 of 13
1/26/12 at 1:00pm
I can't access most commercial sites at work right now, but try googling Venetian masks.
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post #8 of 13
1/26/12 at 3:04pm
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Originally Posted by bourbonbasted View Post

Lulz. The party is in DC. I can't decide if that makes your mask more or less appropriate...

It is equally appropriate for a Georgia boy in all situations, all locations the world over. (I know you weren't born here - but you're here now!)

However, in DC it seems to be beyond appropriate, perhaps even compulsory.

I suggest closing this thread, as there couldn't possibly be anything else worthwhile to say on the matter. nod[1].gif

Seriously - you might try poking around New Orleans based web sites. Most of the Mardi Gras masks will be horrid - but there are some masked balls that are very elegant. Those masks have to come from somewhere.
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post #9 of 13
1/26/12 at 5:34pm
How about an Oni or Tengu Mask......biggrin.gif. Only issue is sourcing one......
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post #10 of 13
1/26/12 at 6:14pm
Fidelio.
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post #11 of 13
1/26/12 at 7:56pm
I can't stop seeing.

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post #12 of 13
1/27/12 at 5:38pm
I apologize for the poor quality of the picture, but I'm still waiting for the "official" photographs. Here's one from a masquerade ball this past Christmas.

Loro Piana midnight blue black tie attire, red mask with matching red studs and cuff links. I wore a plain waistcoat rather than a cummerbund because it was rather cold. smile.gif

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post #13 of 13
1/27/12 at 10:05pm
You can't go wrong with this one, IMO: http://blog.syracuse.com/shelflife/2007/09/cudia.jpg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Phantom-Opera-Mask-Very-Heavy-Duty-Plastic-New-/140688839308?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c1b5528c
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