The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

[The Chai]

Cross post from db thread. Sneak peak of my 100% summer kid mohair db dj

 

[The Chai]

it will.hopwfulyl make its debut tomorrow...

 

[The Chai]

 

[Andy57]

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That looks superb.

 

[Andy57]

Formal Friday No.17, and out to dinner this time. Decided to pull out the red Thai silk jacket. Apart from that, straight ahead black tie.

 

[The Chai]

My dinner jacket addiction is akin to the one more turn function of the civilization video games ... vox/fred astaire inspired waistcoat in a dark blue taylor and lodge mohair

 

[Andy57]

A brief pause while getting dressed the other day.

 

[Duke Santos]

I rarely do black tie (once or twice a year pre-pandemic), so I'm thinking about livening it up a bit. What's the concensus on either a Navy or Burgundy velvet dinner jacket?

 

[Faux Brummell]

Hell yes to either.

I rarely do black tie (once or twice a year pre-pandemic), so I'm thinking about likening it up a bit. What's the concensus on either a Navy or Burgundy velvet dinner jacket?

 

[The Chai]

Cream velvet...which is gonna be a drag to keep clean

 

[ValidusLA]

A brief pause while getting dressed the other day.
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Not sure if I'm more enamored of the Dressing gown or the japanese maple. A+

 

[SJTM]

A brief pause while getting dressed the other day.
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Nick Charles would be envious...

 

[Andy57]

I rarely do black tie (once or twice a year pre-pandemic), so I'm thinking about livening it up a bit. What's the concensus on either a Navy or Burgundy velvet dinner jacket?

Go burgundy. You're making a statement, so make one.

 

[Andy57]

Nick Charles would be envious...
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That's quite the compliment! Thanks!

 

[Duke Santos]

Go burgundy. You're making a statement, so make one.

Wise words, my friend. This magnificent bastard will soon be heading my way. Extra 20% off on Spier & Mackey flash sale clinched the deal.