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NYE Party 50 Shades of Grey Theme

ktown

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I may go to a party tomorrow night that has a 50 Shades of Grey theme. Here is the description of the attire on the website:

Gentlemen: Dress like a billionaire and channel Christian Grey's steely demeanor in a sharp, gray suit. Or go for cool classic in a black tux, but be sure to don a gray tie or bow tie--just don't expect those knots to keep tight all night. Then feel free to throw a smoldering gaze toward your minx of choice amid a sea of gray balloons and dim lighting. Decorative handcuffs (for play) will be provided.


A bunch of my guy friends want to go (we are all early 30's). I don't own a grey tie and don't want to purchase one. I do have a dark grey suit. Elsewhere on the website it says guys should be sure to "rock a grey tie." So will a grey suit + navy tie be fine?
 

YRR92

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This is basically your only chance to wear a dog collar in public. You don't really want a career in politics, anyway.

But yeah, that somewhat ridiculous dress code allows for a gray suit with whatever dark tie you want, to my reading. Pull the tie off after one drink, if you want.
 

David Reeves

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Turnbull and Asser sell grey ties in their classics collection, I have one, it's great, go get one.
 

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