Review My Attire (Black Tie)

[The Thing]

Looks fantastic.......only one thing missing.................a full glass of champagne .Have a good time at the ball.

[artificer]

You look very sharp. Change nothing. But...having asked for a review...

I love pocket squares, on everything but black tie. A white silk or linen kerchief seems to cut the lines of the black too much for me. I do however like a boutonniere. Also, your bow tie is a little too perfect - the beauty of the bow tie is best shown with a bit of insouciance.

As a model, I always liked the way this guy did it:

Unfortunately, the St. Kilda Argyll doesn't have a buttonhole in the lapel, otherwise I'd certainly consider a boutonniere (I dislike pinning things to myself, I'm not on the way to prom ) As for the Duke, he's certainly a good role model for dress. I admit to being a bit 'hospital corners' when DRESSING. It's probably a personal failing.

Scott, I especially like the way the badger sporran matches the black and white of your shirt, tie and jacket.
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Some of us are peacocks, it seems – other colours would not be wrong, but your choices are fine.

Thanks Mike, I'm certainly NOT one of nature's peacock's. I'm the man who owns 7 plain black suits and ISN'T an undertaker.

Badger?!?!? Looks like skunk to me.

Aye, it's skunk.

Looks fantastic.......only one thing missing.................a full glass of champagne .Have a good time at the ball.

Thanks Mr. Grim (ie the Thing). I plan to remedy that particular deficiency upon arrival at the ball


Further development: After a deep dredge of my closet I located my linen pocket squares. It seems my son had stowed them away deep in one of my sweater cubbies. I have secured them and have pressed two for the occasion.

[Cygnus]

Unfortunately, the St. Kilda Argyll doesn't have a buttonhole in the lapel, otherwise I'd certainly consider a boutonniere (I dislike pinning things to myself, I'm not on the way to prom )
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If you would like a buttonhole in the lapel, a short trip to the local tailor and a few dollars will do the trick. Buttonholes are quick enough you might even have it done while you wait.

And I should say that you look great! I agree with those that have suggested flashier hose (especially with the recommendation for purple), but also think the ensemble is fantastic as is.

[artificer]

If you would like a buttonhole in the lapel, a short trip to the local tailor and a few dollars will do the trick. Buttonholes are quick enough you might even have it done while you wait.

And I should say that you look great! I agree with those that have suggested flashier hose (especially with the recommendation for purple), but also think the ensemble is fantastic as is.

If I had a touch more time, I'd do the buttonhole myself. I'm booked solid until the event Sat. night. I DO need to make a trip to my tailor, however. I'm getting the 5 button waistcoat taken in a bit and having it cropped square across the bottom, turning it into a 4 button and giving it a more "Duke of Rothsay" look. I'll probably have the buttonhole done when I get the waistcoat done.

[Scotland Forever]

I like the dark hose, and that sporran is the dog's.

If I had a touch more time, I'd do the buttonhole myself. I'm booked solid until the event Sat. night. I DO need to make a trip to my tailor, however. I'm getting the 5 button waistcoat taken in a bit and having it cropped square across the bottom, turning it into a 4 button and giving it a more "Duke of Rothsay" look. I'll probably have the buttonhole done when I get the waistcoat done.

I had a magnetic buttonhole made for my wedding since I wasn't going to ruin a brand new Regulation Doublet.
A few strong magnets could do the trick for ya.