Black Tie Dilemna

[Doggy Styles]

Black tie.

Those in mere suits will look second-rate.

[Zippy]

Another vote for the DJ, especially if you are escorting a lady in a posh frock.

[MarillionFan]

Another vote for the DJ, especially if you are escorting a lady in a posh frock.

WZS. Wear a posh frock. Make sure it brings out your eyes and don't wear to much makeup, it'll make you look like a big fat gypsy weddinger.

[Churchill]

WZS. Wear a posh frock. Make sure it brings out your eyes and don't wear to much makeup, it'll make you look like a big fat gypsy weddinger.

Aren't we indeed fortunate that we have the benefit of learning from your mistakes. That's what this forum is all about, caring and sharing.

Hey, little fat buddy, thanks.

[Pondlife]

Charlatan.

If you take it out of your pocket without having tied it, it will look rubbish.

It's actually not that hard to tie your own, and pre-tied ones look utter bobbins.

whs

There are plenty of instructional videos on youtube.

cue smut...

WTS.

It isn't hard to tie after a couple of practise goes.

[Lockhouse]

I would wear the DJ for sure. I've never got the hang of tying a bow-tie though. I always wear the elasticated version like a 5 year old. I will check out the instructional videos though, and the ones about bow-ties.

[ChrisPackit]

...the chicks dig the full kit. Take a self tie dickie bow in your pocket and later in the night swap it and just hang it round your neck James Bond style. Drives em nuts.

That's exactly what I did at a gig a few weeks ago.... I thought I was the only one who knew about that trick

It took me about an hour to get a good bow tie the first time I tied a proper one. Now I'm slick, and have got it down to a tee....it now takes me just 50 minutes to get a good one...

[Pondlife]

I would wear the DJ for sure. I've never got the hang of tying a bow-tie though. I always wear the elasticated version like a 5 year old. I will check out the instructional videos though, and the ones about bow-ties.

I'm sure Mrs L will appreciate the effort.

[BlasterBates]

Agreed black tie. You're never overdressed. Everytime I go somewhere posh and I dress down a I always regret it. Go there in the poshest Tuxedo you can find. I guarantee the ones wearing normal suits will be feeling slightly self-conscious. If they say black-tie, then it is going to be a very posh do.

I wouldn't mind taking the boys out and playing our 50's rock'n'roll and upbeat Swing out at one of these do's, dressed up like Buddy Holly. Perhaps hire a gretsch white falcon:

[kaiser78]

Black tie it is then, which I was leaning towards...thanks for all the comments.