Sourcing my frustratingly specific formalwear needs?

[Krawczak]

Well, I certainly can't expect the groomsmen to wear white tie. I'm surprised that Orgetorix's friends managed to talk anyone into it. This is discouraging. I had this picture in my head of everyone looking great. If these guys are going to be standing up there wearing their ill-fitting tan jackets and chinos with a novelty tie, I'd rather just not even have them there.

 

[makewayhomer]

Every wedding I've been in ive been told what wear. I had to buy specific navy blazer/khakis/tie/shirt, rent a specific tux (2 x), wear my own tux, wear whatever. Your groomsman should be flexible

 

[Metlin]

Originally Posted by makewayhomer

holy gathering of old white rich men

Vox which one are you

The pith helmet is missing.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by Metlin

The pith helmet is missing.

Gathering is indoors.


- B

 

[Metlin]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Gathering is indoors.
TouchÃ

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[Orgetorix]

Originally Posted by Krawczak

Well, I certainly can't expect the groomsmen to wear white tie. I'm surprised that Orgetorix's friends managed to talk anyone into it. This is discouraging. I had this picture in my head of everyone looking great. If these guys are going to be standing up there wearing their ill-fitting tan jackets and chinos with a novelty tie, I'd rather just not even have them there.
The rest of the wedding party rented. And if you're going to rent, generally you'll rent whatever the groom tells you to rent. I gave him advice when he was making the rental arrangements so that everyone turned out as classically correct as possible (and so that I matched them). I just bought mine because I wanted a better fit, I got good prices on all the elements of the outfit, and it was probably the one opportunity in my life where I'd have the excuse to buy white tie rig.

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Here I go reccomending your thread and that OP PM you, and not only do I mangle your username, you've already posted in this thread with sound advice. My apologies. The important thing is that you looked great, and that if the OP can do as well, he should be happy.
No worries.