Formal Event - to Tie or not to Tie

[ap10046]

......................i really don't wanna.......give me some options...PLEASE!

 

[rmspawn]

Why are you even asking for advice? Everyone on SF will tell you the same thing. Wear whatever the hell you want, you're the one who is going to look out of place. Wear some ed hardy.

 

[jdldore]

Can't you call and ask?

 

[MetroStyles]

Make sure to really tie it. Clip-on bowties scream no class.

 

[Master Squirrel]

Originally Posted by ap10046

......................i really don't wanna.......give me some options...PLEASE!

I see... you have a predetermined outcome in mind and want us to tell you that it will be okay.

Your options:
Formal: black tie and black polished shoes.
Semi formal: Navy suit and tie.
Even if the event is held in a box, or with a fox. Even if it is held here or there. This is the standard almost anywhere. (see Lybia)

 

[JohnGalt]

Originally Posted by rmspawn

For the following event, you can use a black suit if you want to look like the wait staff.

Corrected

 

[jdldore]

For clarification, my wife and I go to about thirty "events" per year. I can't recall the last time we saw one that was "semiformal." Those instructions are not clear and I would either call and ask or have my wife call and ask, because what you don't know in those situations actually can hurt you.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by ap10046

..suit and tie to a restaurant?...Really? S*#t..i'm way off here!!
Sure.

 

[ap10046]

OK. Blue suit, black shoes it is..
I'm guessing cashew Lobb boots out? Hahahaha
only kidding!!
Just got a fab pair of Zegna captoes. Will post a pic.

 

[Montrachet]

Originally Posted by rmspawn

Formal means: wear a dinner jacket (Tux) and bow tie (black or white would be specified)
Semi-formal or informal means: wear a full suit and tie.

No. This is why people are confused as to what these terms mean.

 

[rmspawn]

Originally Posted by Montrachet

No. This is why people are confused as to what these terms mean.

Since you seem to know so much, please educate me instead of stupidly negating my comment.

 

[BareSolid]

Originally Posted by rmspawn

Since you seem to know so much, please educate me instead of stupidly negating my comment.

Formal means white tie (tailcoat, marcella bowtie, low cut white waistcoat, opera pumps).

Semi-formal means black tie ('tuxedo' to those in the States).

Informal means a lounge ('business') suit.

Smart casual means odd trousers and a sports jacket, with a shirt, tie optional.

 

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by rmspawn

Formal means: wear a dinner jacket (Tux) and bow tie (black or white would be specified)
Semi-formal or informal means: wear a full suit and tie.
You're thinking of casual or dress-casual. Wear the damn suit!

Originally Posted by Montrachet

No. This is why people are confused as to what these terms mean.

Originally Posted by rmspawn

Since you seem to know so much, please educate me instead of stupidly negating my comment.

Originally Posted by BareSolid

Formal means white tie (tailcoat, marcella bowtie, low cut white waistcoat, opera pumps).

Semi-formal means black tie ('tuxedo' to those in the States).

Informal means a lounge ('business') suit.

Smart casual means odd trousers and a sports jacket, with a shirt, tie optional.

THIS^

 

[rmspawn]

There seems to be a rather large amount of ambiguity surrounding these terms. If one were to search the "series of tubes (not a truck)" know as the internet

, there would be no shortage of conflicting definitions. Thank you for contributing your understanding of these terms.