Who else agrees....

[thunderlizard]

Sort of. White tie has never lost its sparkle. Black tie can end up feeling like a double-glazing sales managers' annual conference unless the setting is right. But nothing else puts you in leisure mode quite like it.

Though I would say: it's only a tuxedo if you're American. If you're British (and you should be), it's a dinner jacket. Because it's a synecdoche (as is "black tie" itself) and there aren't many of them around these days.

[cojak]

And more outrageous behavior seems to be the norm at black tie do's. Maybe it's the freely available champers but the only time I've seen a couple having full on sex on a staircase was at one of these do's. (Do murmur 'Evening' as you pass, or ignore? I chose the ignore option..)

And there's nothing quite a sexy as a man with an undone black tie at the end of the evening. [sigh]

It was worth the price of the ball gown...

[Pondlife]

And it has to be a proper one that you tie yourself (taking several attempts) rather than some clip on or velcro affair.

[Cowboy Bob]

Last time I wore a suit was to my grandmother's funeral. I don't wear them if I can help it. If I can't get in without a suit, I don't go. It's a ridiculous idea that dressing up like a Victorian == smart. You can be just as smart in a decent shirt and a clean pair of jeans.

[DodgyAgent]

Last time I wore a suit was to my grandmother's funeral. I don't wear them if I can help it. If I can't get in without a suit, I don't go. It's a ridiculous idea that dressing up like a Victorian == smart. You can be just as smart in a decent shirt and a clean pair of jeans.

you are missing the point

[MobileCheese]

Tux and charlie - a winning combination.

Man after my own heart

[wendigo100]

Last time I wore a suit was to my grandmother's funeral. I don't wear them if I can help it. If I can't get in without a suit, I don't go. It's a ridiculous idea that dressing up like a Victorian == smart. You can be just as smart in a decent shirt and a clean pair of jeans.

I agree with dodgy, you are completely missing the point.

A friend of my son went to join my son's golf club last year. He lasted two days, having got the hump about dress code. He missed the point as well.