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  • kaiser78
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    Black tie it is then, which I was leaning towards...thanks for all the comments.

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  • BlasterBates
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    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:


    Last edited by BlasterBates; 10 June 2011, 07:34.

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  • Pondlife
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    Originally posted by Lockhouse View Post
    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.

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  • ChrisPackit
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    Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
    ...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...

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  • Lockhouse
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    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.

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  • Pondlife
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    Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
    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.
    Originally posted by Churchill View Post
    whs

    There are plenty of instructional videos on youtube.

    cue smut...

    WTS.

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

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  • Churchill
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    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.

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  • MarillionFan
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    Originally posted by Zippy View Post
    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.

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

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  • Doggy Styles
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    Black tie.

    Those in mere suits will look second-rate.

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  • Churchill
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    Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
    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...

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  • Moscow Mule
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    Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
    . 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.
    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.

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  • thunderlizard
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    Last time I went to a Black Tie Optional thing, I was the only bloke not in black tie.

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  • Cliphead
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    Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
    Always go black tie. Nothing wrong with getting dressed up to the nines once in awhile and the chicks dig the full kilt. 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.

    The few times i went in a suit to these does I felt under dressed and people have commented they wished they went for a tux when they arrived in a suit.

    I love black tie balls so any opportunity for me though. I also have my own as well so don't have to bother with rentals.

    If you don't fall in to either of those I would toss a coin.

    If you do go suit only get a decent one. Nothing worse than seeing people in out dated suits or their work ones. It stands out a mile even they don't think so. Cheapskates.

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  • northernladuk
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    Always go black tie. Nothing wrong with getting dressed up to the nines once in awhile and 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.

    The few times i went in a suit to these does I felt under dressed and people have commented they wished they went for a tux when they arrived in a suit.

    I love black tie balls so any opportunity for me though. I also have my own as well so don't have to bother with rentals.

    If you don't fall in to either of those I would toss a coin.

    If you do go suit only get a decent one. Nothing worse than seeing people in out dated suits or their work ones. It stands out a mile even they don't think so. Cheapskates.

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