Jodi_the_g
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I been invited to an event tonight but it says white tie on the invite.
What the hell does this mean?
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BarnshaW
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sure it dont say whitties? i heard there a few gay clubs opening in america
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Scotty_B
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[edit] Men's clothes
Formal evening dress is strictly regulated, and properly comprises:
Black tailcoat with silk (ribbed or satin) facings, horizontally cut-away at the front
Black trousers with a single stripe of satin or braid in the US or two stripes in Europe; trousers are fish-tail back, thus worn with braces (suspenders) as opposed to a belt.
White plain stiff-fronted cotton shirt
White stiff-winged collar
White bow tie (usually cotton piqué)
White low-cut waistcoat (usually cotton piqué, matching the bow tie and shirt)
Black silk stockings
Black patent leather pumps or shoes
The front of the dress coat is cut as if it were double-breasted, but is never buttoned. It is, in fact, cut so that it cannot be closed. The front cut-away is squared, in contrast to a morning coat, which has a diagonally-angled cut-away. Both dress coats and morning coats are tail coats, the former for evening dress, and the latter for day wear. Since the waistcoat must not extend below the coat front, it must be high; the waistcoat must cover the trouser waistline (which should never be seen) so this must be also high.
Additionally, it is common to wear medals, sashes, and other decorations with white tie dress, especially if the man has some military, political, or royal background.
At some state and heraldic occasions in Britain, black buckled pumps, knee-breeches and silk stockings are worn instead of trousers.[citation needed] This is particularly necessary where the garter of the Order of the Garter is intended to be worn.
The waistcoat and bow tie are usually made of cotton marcella, although plain white or off-white silk bow ties and waistcoats are sometimes worn. The shirt should have a detachable stand up collar, with a plain but stiffly starched front. Shirts with marcella fronts were traditionally frowned on but during the course of the twentieth century have gained in acceptability. Shirt studs and cufflinks should be silver or white. A white chest pocket handkerchief and boutonnière may be worn. At occasions of state, and in the presence of royalty, state decorations are worn by those who have been awarded them: miniature medals plus up to four breast stars, a narrow neck riband and a broad riband (sash). If a Knight of the Garter wears breeches, he wears his garter under his left knee. Ladies of the Garter wear theirs above their left elbow.
The hat should be a black silk top hat which may be collapsible - a tradition which arose from the fact that opera houses traditionally lacked a cloak room to hand in a top hat. The overcoat should be a dark Chesterfield overcoat, Inverness cloak, or an opera cloak. White gloves were traditionally considered essential. A silk scarf and cane are optional extras.
Enjoy
 
[Edited on 07-11-2008 by CorSRi_BT]
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Hammer
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The most formal dress code there is....even for royalty etc...
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Jodi_the_g
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quote:
Originally posted by Hammer
The most formal dress code there is....even for royalty etc...
So no jeans and t-shirt then
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Hammer
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I don't think you'd get away with your rangers top and a pair of jesus sandals nah.
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Jodi_the_g
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I have a tux will that be enough, if I go out and buy a white tie.
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Ellis
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quote:
Originally posted by Hammer
I don't think you'd get away with your rangers top and a pair of jesus sandals nah.
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C2RL R
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good luck sorting all that before tonight. what time is it there? 10am ish? better get round the suit hire place at lunch time.
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Jodi_the_g
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10am I have the Tux as I brought one for a black tie event 2 fridays ago.
Just not the white tie.
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Jodi_the_g
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So that's what I need?
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mattk
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Id rather stay in than wear that
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Jodi_the_g
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Its a work thing have no choice
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Andrew
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Jodi has aids, it's ok.
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Joe
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
Id rather stay in than wear that
Your mrs is gona love you on your wedding day........
'You think I'm fucking wearing that? Jeans and a T-shirt or I'm not coming'
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mattk
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Trakkies and T-Shirt more like
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smack
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when you say you have no choice? if its out of work hours surley you can say GTF
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Kurt
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
Trakkies, Rockports and T-Shirt more like
Edited for truth 
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Dione J
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
Trakkies, Rockports and a Berghaus Fleece more like
Edited for accurracy
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Adam_B
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quote:
Originally posted by Kurt
quote:
Originally posted by mattk
Trakkies, Rockports and vest with stains from the curry 2 weeks ago more like
Edited for truth
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