seersucker with linen

[UniverSoles]

i feel i will get flamed for this, but I'm going to a formal/semi-formal red carpet event (if that makes sense). Can I wear a pair of cream linen pants, seersucker vans, and light blue button down shirt? Do I need a tie or jacket?.....I'm in Memphis and its stupid humid and hot!

Thanks Joseph

 

[JLibourel]

You might elaborate on what you mean by a "formal/semi-formal red carpet" event. Ordinarily, this would imply some variant of black-tie attire. I get the sense from your post, however, that this may not be the case.

Without knowing more about this, I think most forumites would concur that sneakers are inappropriate for any but the most casual of events.

 

[UniverSoles]

Its a magazine release party and its formal(but I know everyone isn't going to be DRESSED UP) I have a pair of seersucker Vans the low profile slip on version

 

[JamesX]

Unless you are planning to make a statement with your fashion of dress, I don't think the shoe choice meets the Formal/Semi-formal requirement.

Unless it is some hip-hop/new age/teenage crowd then all bets are off.

 

[Maccimus]

Yes you can. Do it.

 

[chrisb0109]

Originally Posted by UniverSoles

Its a magazine release party and its formal(but I know everyone isn't going to be DRESSED UP) I have a pair of seersucker Vans the low profile slip on version

you need to further elaborate on what you mean by "formal" and "dressed up?. Most here would consider formal to be a tuxedo and informal to be trousers, a sportcoat, and tie.

 

[UniverSoles]

No tuxedos, its an urban/art magazine young adults mid 20's to 30's..sorry for being difficult ...tie and blazer would be Included

 

[razl]

Originally Posted by UniverSoles

No tuxedos, its an urban/art magazine young adults mid 20's to 30's..sorry for being difficult ...tie and blazer would be Included

Their definition of "formal/semi-formal" isn't in the same universe as SFs. I'm actually surprised they're aware of the term.

Your initial selection will be fine.