Cut, finish, and accessories. See the wikipedia article for details.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuxedo
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuxedo
Originally posted by: Farang
t-shirt tux, boxers, and flip flops
edit: and cowboy hat
Originally posted by: Ns1
In common practice, formal =/= black tie
Originally posted by: Feanor727
Originally posted by: Ns1
In common practice, formal =/= black tie
It really depends on one's culture and class. Among classes of unwashed heathens, yes -- formal is anything dressier than khakis and a polo shirt with a popped collar. On the chance, though, that the OPs host is not a philistine, I felt it necessary to combat the misinformation being spread.
Originally posted by: Fritzo
Formal means a suit. Black tie means tux. Don't get a tux unless it specifically says it...been there, done that, spent the whole night with people calling me Bond...James Bond.
Originally posted by: Feanor727
Everyone here (except perhaps for the OP) is an unwashed heathen!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formal_attire
Showing up to an event requiring Formal Attire wearing a "business suit" == Massive FAIL
Although, if the person hosting the event is similarly barbaric, perhaps a "business suit" wouldn't been entirely out of place. Of course, neither would a tuxedo t-shirt, or 40s of malt liquor....
Originally posted by: Feanor727
Originally posted by: Ns1
In common practice, formal =/= black tie
It really depends on one's culture and class. Among classes of unwashed heathens, yes -- formal is anything dressier than khakis and a polo shirt with a popped collar. On the chance, though, that the OPs host is not a philistine, I felt it necessary to combat the misinformation being spread.
Originally posted by: nakedfrog
I'd wear a shirt with buttons & collar, and slacks. Or not go.
Originally posted by: irishScott
Hell yeah. Unless I'm trying to impress someone I'll gladly wear a bright orange shirt, blue tie, navy blazer and dress khakis. Anyone who thinks they're higher class because they wear slightly more expensive clothing can go fuck themselves.
Originally posted by: WelshBloke
Originally posted by: Adam8281
tophat, cane, monacle
and nothing else!
Originally posted by: Fritzo
Originally posted by: Feanor727
Everyone here (except perhaps for the OP) is an unwashed heathen!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formal_attire
Showing up to an event requiring Formal Attire wearing a "business suit" == Massive FAIL
Although, if the person hosting the event is similarly barbaric, perhaps a "business suit" wouldn't been entirely out of place. Of course, neither would a tuxedo t-shirt, or 40s of malt liquor....
I get invited to a dozen of these a year. Trust me, it basically means "wear a tie."
Originally posted by: queenrobot
Originally posted by: WelshBloke
Originally posted by: Adam8281
tophat, cane, monacle
and nothing else!
As funny as I think that would be, I doubt the host of the party or my husbands boss would appreciate it.
Originally posted by: Ns1
formal attire = full suit
black tie = tux
Originally posted by: Uppsala9496
Actually formal attire does mean a tux. Business attire would be a regular suit.
Jos A Bank website link to "formal wear".
It would be really embarassing to show up in business attire to a formal attire event.
Might as well just wear jeans since you will stick out the same.
Originally posted by: tk149
Originally posted by: Ns1
formal attire = full suit
black tie = tux
Actually, I always heard
formal attire = tux
semi-formal = full suit
But times change, and U.S. culture is less formal now. Although I think if you're hanging out with wealthy New Englanders, "Formal" still equals Tux.
OP, call the party organizer and find out for sure.
Originally posted by: queenrobot
I don't much about the host except that he sounds exactly like Borat and practices a form of Jewish mysticism popularized by Madonna, and that he owns a salon. The invitation was nice, but not like dusted in gold or anything.
Don't know if that helps.
Originally posted by: queenrobot
I don't much about the host except that he sounds exactly like Borat and practices a form of Jewish mysticism popularized by Madonna, and that he owns a salon. The invitation was nice, but not like dusted in gold or anything.
Don't know if that helps.