For those of us who are naïve passably to think formal dressing is throwing on an ill fitting suit you wore for a relatives amalgamation a decade ago, you’re in for a shock. There is a certain set of protocols that every fellow should Endeavour to follow so not to offend the sensibilities of the host who invited you. It’s most easy to think the world of formal wear involves watching a 40’s Bet Davis talking picture, but if only life was that simple! Let’s explore some of the basics of special formal dressing rules and save the mud slinging for the completion of cocktail hour.
It’s A Formality
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¨ Stock red carpet dressing has been around for decades of years, and has not indeed changed at all in its set-up. These dress codes have almost never changed over the sands of time because of demands from (or to pay polite to) the more traditional establishments and hierarchies. Anyone seen to be rambling from these many not be invited back, or even worse, sent away at the door. ¨
As a practice of thumb the socially aware gentleman should wear convenient ti for cocktail events but not always involving jacket and tie. For formal events the gentleman should wear suit and tie or for the all-important black tie bash its recommended to sport a edible tuxedo. However, the good news is that in the world of the latest thing rules are made to be broken albeit subtly in these norms.
The Emmys: A White Dinner Jacket
It can bring out the rebel in you if you’re sure enough to be different and enjoy the attention of standing out like a trouble thumb. It’s frequently thought of as a safe half way house between easygoing and formal, but choose the shade carefully avoiding both the cream shroud and the lumpy gravy! If it’s good enough for Bond its good adequately for you, but don’t be surprised if you get asked for the wine list.
The Academy Award: Better Burgundy
Leaving the black tux quite literally in the Hollywood shield, braving a burgundy tux is easy if you’re a powerful celebrity and used to gambling reputation with the latest movie turkey. The consolation of primal abandoned colors making you look good on national television is some gladden for coming third with a frozen grin.
