Quoting Eliot Wilson from 16:37, 13th Nov 2003
As so often these little conundra pop up, I thought the Debating Society message board might be a place for like-minded individuals - even if it does just turn out to be Messrs. Joss, Renouf and Blair, and m'good self - to air views on the thorny subject of What To Wear - I'm coming over all Trinny and Susannah (oh, God...).
To start us off, I pose two questions:
Cummerbund with trews - acceptable to what degree?
Smoking jackets - viable for the under-60s, or just too sweet-sherry-and-a-cat-called-Clothilde?
[hr]"In a battle between yourself and the world, back the world." Kafka
Quoting Heelie Hanson from 21:36, 30th Oct 2006
Hi
I got my Xmas dress today am soooooooo excited, went to www.celebrity-dresses.co.uk and picked THE and I DO mean THE most sensational long flowing White halter neck dress heavily embellished with Silver beads and Diamante, skirt part is floaty Marilyn Monroe style!
Well recommended.Quoting Eliot Wilson from 16:37, 13th Nov 2003
As so often these little conundra pop up, I thought the Debating Society message board might be a place for like-minded individuals - even if it does just turn out to be Messrs. Joss, Renouf and Blair, and m'good self - to air views on the thorny subject of What To Wear - I'm coming over all Trinny and Susannah (oh, God...).
To start us off, I pose two questions:
Cummerbund with trews - acceptable to what degree?
Smoking jackets - viable for the under-60s, or just too sweet-sherry-and-a-cat-called-Clothilde?
[hr]"In a battle between yourself and the world, back the world." Kafka
Quoting Lid from 17:47, 30th Nov 2006
Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners states as follows:
Shoes must be formal lace-ups: Gucci loafers simply will not do.
This is all it says on the matter.
Quoting Jason Dunn from 16:52, 30th Nov 2006
While frittering away my time on Wikipedia I stumbled upon the Morning dress pages, as one does. It appears to have been modified recently with the salient addition of a picture. However, what caught my eye was the end paragraph which claimed that it was incorrect form to wear patent leather shoes with morning dress.
Is this kosher? Unfortunately there is no reference to scrutinise.
Quoting Lid from 12:19, 5th Nov 2006
I'll teach you, Mr Watson. When are you back in St Andrews?
If you could persuade that Haraldsen chap to learn too, that'd be grand.
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We are not drunks, we are multi-millionaires
Quoting Jason Dunn from 16:52, 30th Nov 2006
While frittering away my time on Wikipedia I stumbled upon the Morning dress pages, as one does. It appears to have been modified recently with the salient addition of a picture. However, what caught my eye was the end paragraph which claimed that it was incorrect form to wear patent leather shoes with morning dress.
Is this kosher? Unfortunately there is no reference to scrutinise.
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