over doing the bling?

[Jock Scot]

Some very valid points have been raised here and very interesting they have been.

I think we have a divergence of definition arising and it perhaps is one thing that we need to be aware of. I point out here and now that neither are wrong, but it exists.

To me and I think many others too, a dress situation means putting on the finery which means for example,Black tie, dress shirt(UK definition), dress jacket etc.etc. and the "Bling"(sorry Urchurdan! But I can't think of another word for these possible add on's) are the added bits and pieces such as, fly plaid, buckled shoes, etc.etc..

Now if I have understood Urchurdan and others correctly, they regard the whole kaboodle as finery. Nothing wrong or contentious in that whatsoever----- just a difference of definition. We need to be aware of this.......that is all.

I am most certainly questioning whether these "add ons" are appropriate for a black tie occasion. I have my own ideas on the subject, as you all know, but I have not and I am not criticising any one who has a contrary view. I am just posing a question and enjoying the assorted points of view.