Tuesday 2 November 2010

Style Tip #260: Standing Out at a Black Tie Event









At a dinner party where the dress code is Black Tie, 94.5% of the men present are going to look generic, i.e. they are going to wear black leather shoes with a standard suit/tuxedo in black.



Now, as Straight Guys, we want to stand out. But in doing so, we tread a fine line between standing out and overdressing.

"But Rudi, how do you stand out if you don't 'overdress'?" you ask.

By subtle nuances. 

Otherwise translated as:


Satin Lapels









French Cuffs






White Silk Pocket Squares











Patent Leather





Remember - it's all in the de...wait for it... tails.


Sigh.

2 comments:

Dunstan said...

probably could start a thread on how to wear an oxford?
the crease or not to crease~

Seels9 said...

You missed a golden opportunity to stand out, even with your Kanye West photo, and that's with the bow tie. I've been standing out for years with it.

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