seattlefromson
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Background: I have a very special event this upcoming Thursday
It is the most important event of my life. It will take place in the afternoon.
I have a beautiful Nino Cerruci suit (tailored) and I also have a Balmain wool shawl-lapel blazer (one button, tailored, similar to the one pictured below):
I thought of using the Nino Cerruci suit with a lavender or white shirt. Why? The combination of the Cerruci suit with a lavender or white shirt offers no margin for error. But... no risk, no fun... and I so wish to wear the Balmain shawl-lapel blazer.
Detail: I am size medium, but have a long, thick neck, so none of my dress shirts allow me to wear a tie. I should have all of my dress shirts tailored, but I only have money to tailor one piece at a time.
If I choose to wear the Balmain wool shawl-lapel blazer, what should I pair it with?
This is a formal event, but because this particular event will take place in the afternoon I don't want to particularly look like I am dressed for a gala event. I want to create a casual look, but elegant.
Choices are:
Pants:
Belt:
Tie:
Pocket square (optional):
Would you please help me with your expertise, dear dandy gents?
It is the most important event of my life. It will take place in the afternoon.
I have a beautiful Nino Cerruci suit (tailored) and I also have a Balmain wool shawl-lapel blazer (one button, tailored, similar to the one pictured below):
I thought of using the Nino Cerruci suit with a lavender or white shirt. Why? The combination of the Cerruci suit with a lavender or white shirt offers no margin for error. But... no risk, no fun... and I so wish to wear the Balmain shawl-lapel blazer.
Detail: I am size medium, but have a long, thick neck, so none of my dress shirts allow me to wear a tie. I should have all of my dress shirts tailored, but I only have money to tailor one piece at a time.
If I choose to wear the Balmain wool shawl-lapel blazer, what should I pair it with?
This is a formal event, but because this particular event will take place in the afternoon I don't want to particularly look like I am dressed for a gala event. I want to create a casual look, but elegant.
Choices are:
Pants:
- Black trousers closely matching the shaw-lapel blazer
- Light gray trousers
- White dress shirt
- Lavender dress shirt
- Maroon (red) dress shirt
- Oxford shoes (patent leather)
- Loafers (patent leather)
- Monkstraps (patent leather)
- Monkstraps (cognac color)
Belt:
- All my belts are black and none match black patent leather; I am wondering on whether or not to wear a belt.
Tie:
- I cannot formally wear a tie, not the usual way, because my neck is too thick and I don't have a tailored dress shirt.
Pocket square (optional):
- White
- Gray
- Colorful (light yellow, blue, gray)
Would you please help me with your expertise, dear dandy gents?
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