Wedding attire questions

[Braemar Kiltmaker]

"Anyway, my older daughter is getting married next May, and I plan to give her away in full formal kilted attire. PC & vest, tank, tux shirt, et al…"

A minor point coming from someone with a menswear background ... even though you don't like bow ties ...

Be aware of the type of formal shirt you choose. In recent years, a LOT of people have been wearing wing collar shirts incorrectly. A wing collar shirt is ONLY correct with WHITE TIE, i.e. men in tail coats and white pique vests. The reason is that the band of the tie is not supposed to be apparent against the neckband of the shirt. Black (or coloured) ties should be worn with a pleated front/ lay-down collar style shirt.

I know there will be objections to that statement, but that's because weddings have become "the bride's day", and the men of the wedding party are treated, and dressed, as accessories to the women! The "Formal Wear Police" won't come to your door if you wear the wrong shirt - just thought I'd toss a little sartorial advice into the discussion!

Ron

[arrogcow]

And dislike bow ties or not, for the love of all that is holy, get a real one not a silly clip on. Tying a bow tie is really easy and looks so much nicer.

Adam

[macwilkin]

"Anyway, my older daughter is getting married next May, and I plan to give her away in full formal kilted attire. PC & vest, tank, tux shirt, et al…"

A minor point coming from someone with a menswear background ... even though you don't like bow ties ...

Be aware of the type of formal shirt you choose. In recent years, a LOT of people have been wearing wing collar shirts incorrectly. A wing collar shirt is ONLY correct with WHITE TIE, i.e. men in tail coats and white pique vests. The reason is that the band of the tie is not supposed to be apparent against the neckband of the shirt. Black (or coloured) ties should be worn with a pleated front/ lay-down collar style shirt.

I know there will be objections to that statement, but that's because weddings have become "the bride's day", and the men of the wedding party are treated, and dressed, as accessories to the women! The "Formal Wear Police" won't come to your door if you wear the wrong shirt - just thought I'd toss a little sartorial advice into the discussion!

Ron

Ron,

I've been "preaching" that same message for quite some time around here!

Glad to have you around!

Cheers,

Todd