Morning Dress: superlative examples

[adagio]

I was searching the web looking for some inspiration for my own morning dress and I came across these examples on Getty Images. These are definitely among the best I've seen. Interestingly, the Van Cutsem chappies seem to have morning dress down to a fine art. Discuss...

 

[MrDaniels]

Originally Posted by adagio

That is one sharp look. Now, why can't that be considered acceptable for office wear?

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by MrDaniels

That is one sharp look. Now, why can't that be considered acceptable for office wear?

Because it's not 1863.

 

[jasonmarshalljazz]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

Because it's not 1863.

right, but if the coat were a standard and SB and not a morning coat then it should fly, no problem.

 

[deadly7]

Why did they all tack their ties to have disgusting bulges? I understand leaving a bit of extra room but imo there's too much..

 

[MrDaniels]

Originally Posted by jasonmarshalljazz

right, but if the coat were a standard and SB and not a morning coat then it should fly, no problem.


I don't know...a DB vest might raise eyebrows int he typical office...but more power to the guy that can get away with it.

 

[GoldenTribe]

Originally Posted by MrDaniels

That is one sharp look. Now, why can't that be considered acceptable for office wear?

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

Because it's not 1863.
I like the look but I wouldn't want to see it at the office, it's perfect for what it is.

 

[slappy]

Not a fan of number 2 at all really. Jacket is ill fitting on him. Number 4 the pants are awful... Maybe this just isn't my thing

 

[pvrhye]

Shouldn't morning dress be with an ascot?

 

[cptjeff]

Originally Posted by pvrhye

Shouldn't morning dress be with an ascot?

Formal ascot (the type worn outside the collar) or a necktie. Either one is legitimate.

 

[Daseinflaw]

For some reason, I still disapprove of a solid jacket with pinstripe pants. The gray suit quoted earlier is smashing though.

 

[pvrhye]

Originally Posted by Daseinflaw

For some reason, I still disapprove of a solid jacket with pinstripe pants. The gray suit quoted earlier is smashing though.

In the case of Morning Dress, it's the only option.

 

[Matt S]

Originally Posted by Daseinflaw

For some reason, I still disapprove of a solid jacket with pinstripe pants. The gray suit quoted earlier is smashing though.

Those men are wearing morning coats, not jackets, and morning dress is not worn with pinstripe trousers. It's called 'cashmere stripes', a bolder, more complex stripe pattern. Chalkstripe trousers are acceptable, but pinstripe trousers are not. The solid grey morning suit above is a more casual version, usually worn for attending the races.

 

[jasonmarshalljazz]

whatever. i doubt anyone who is not a member here whould even notice the button stance on a waistcoat. i would wear a 3pc SBPL w/ DBSC waist WHENEVER i felt so inclined.

 

[MrDaniels]

Originally Posted by jasonmarshalljazz

whatever. i doubt anyone who is not a member here whould even notice the button stance on a waistcoat. i would wear a 3pc SBPL w/ DBSC waist WHENEVER i felt so inclined.

Yeah, but you don't work at a bank.