Hooty sapperticker
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Good day Gentlemen,
I'm brand spanking new here so apologies if i've sidestepped any protocol by not submitting an introductory post.
I've been invited to a Black tie 'supper & dance' at a somewhat exclusive and i believe prestigeous London tennis club.
Now, i'm not generally in the habit of either being invited to or attending black tie affairs and was wondering these days if the boundaries of what is acceptable have widened somewhat. At 39 i'll quite possibly be one of the younger ones there but having, I believe, been perceived as somewhat of a non conformist dresser i'm reluctant to wear the standard tux, wing collar, bow tie, cummerband, patent shoe combo.
I don't want to have to hire a tux as i'm very particular about the cut/fit of what I wear.
Also not being blessed with the healthiest of bank balances i'm somewhat reluctant to splash out on something expensive i'll only get to wear maybe a handful of times.
In the past, when i've gone to anything that's asked for black tie, i've worn the following: nearly black, wool single breasted peak lapel suit, very nipped in at the waist, flat front trousers, well polished black contemporary dress (?) shoes, crisp white high stand, long collared slim fit BD shirt, black silk knitted tie. Silver tie slide & cuff-links. Perhaps a bit more rat packy than black tie.
As this tennis club is probably very traditional, i'm not sure if this will be acceptable. I've no interest in becoming a member, but as i've been invited by my Uncle and aunt who are quite senior members I believe I should respect their position and not embarrass them by any wayward dressing but still retain my individuality and what I hope is flair.
Was toying with the idea of buying a relatively cheap but well styled interpretation of a dinner suit from, say, Zara and teaming that with a decent white shirt & black cravat.
Any thoughts/comments/advice.
Apologies for this somewhat rambling 1st post
I'm brand spanking new here so apologies if i've sidestepped any protocol by not submitting an introductory post.
I've been invited to a Black tie 'supper & dance' at a somewhat exclusive and i believe prestigeous London tennis club.
Now, i'm not generally in the habit of either being invited to or attending black tie affairs and was wondering these days if the boundaries of what is acceptable have widened somewhat. At 39 i'll quite possibly be one of the younger ones there but having, I believe, been perceived as somewhat of a non conformist dresser i'm reluctant to wear the standard tux, wing collar, bow tie, cummerband, patent shoe combo.
I don't want to have to hire a tux as i'm very particular about the cut/fit of what I wear.
Also not being blessed with the healthiest of bank balances i'm somewhat reluctant to splash out on something expensive i'll only get to wear maybe a handful of times.
In the past, when i've gone to anything that's asked for black tie, i've worn the following: nearly black, wool single breasted peak lapel suit, very nipped in at the waist, flat front trousers, well polished black contemporary dress (?) shoes, crisp white high stand, long collared slim fit BD shirt, black silk knitted tie. Silver tie slide & cuff-links. Perhaps a bit more rat packy than black tie.
As this tennis club is probably very traditional, i'm not sure if this will be acceptable. I've no interest in becoming a member, but as i've been invited by my Uncle and aunt who are quite senior members I believe I should respect their position and not embarrass them by any wayward dressing but still retain my individuality and what I hope is flair.
Was toying with the idea of buying a relatively cheap but well styled interpretation of a dinner suit from, say, Zara and teaming that with a decent white shirt & black cravat.
Any thoughts/comments/advice.
Apologies for this somewhat rambling 1st post