FabSwingers.com forum: Fashion advice!

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hi all, bit of advice needed! Off to an event next weekend and it’s ‘black tie optional’. Not a big fan of a tuxedo, doesn’t really suit me, so wearing a smart black suit but need to get something to go with it! Question is what shirt and tie combo looks best? What colour and style etc? And do I go for a waistcoat with it or not?

Any advice happily received

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So first suggestion is red tie and white shirt! Any advances?

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By *uietlyBohemianCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Jazzy waistcoat will always get attention

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area

No to the waistcoat. They went out years ago.

There are some smart white shirts with a navy or black trim around the collar front seam and cuffs. Then whatever colour tie you want. If you get navy trim, then navy tie

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area

Oops. Difference of opinion on the waistcoat idea.

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Waistcoat and fob watch, black bow tie and winged crisp white shirt.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks guys, off shopping on the weekend so need some inspiration!

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Does a smart black suit look much different to a tuxedo?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It’s more the bow tie and band but I’m not as fussed on. Prefer shirt and tie!

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By *eardedProctologistMan
over a year ago

Here and there but more here than there

Take off your filters, I'll send some pics

Relates to your request of course

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By *eardedProctologistMan
over a year ago

Here and there but more here than there

Related*

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By *eardedProctologistMan
over a year ago

Here and there but more here than there

The black colour isn't mandatory ?

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics

I like waistcoats.... Wear what you feel good in!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Birthday suit with a bow tie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Id go with waistcoat x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Black not mandatory no but that’s the smartest one I have lol! Just looking for some inspiration that’s all

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Birthday suit with a bow tie

Lol well I’d definitely get noticed!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have a snazzy waistcoat under the black suit, but a well fitted one.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My work colleague said black shirt but surely thats too much black?

As you can probably tell I don’t wear suits too often these days lol

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"My work colleague said black shirt but surely thats too much black?

As you can probably tell I don’t wear suits too often these days lol"

Nooo not a black shirt with a black suit.

I like to see a crisp white shirt with a black suit. The choice of tie is up to you but I like a gorgeous turquoise silk or a classy pattern definitely not comedy.

When it comes right down to it wear what you feel looks good

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I won’t be going to the comedy route lol. Black tie would make me look like I’m going to a funeral lol so maybe a splash of colour!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Grey/silver grey shirt

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like the Bohemian look.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"I won’t be going to the comedy route lol. Black tie would make me look like I’m going to a funeral lol so maybe a splash of colour!"

Yes. I feel sorry for men who need to wear suits there's so little room for expression of individuality. That's why I suggested a beautifully coloured tie.

Mind you there is something about a guy in a well cut suit...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

There’s something about a woman in a cocktail dress too

will be looking forward to admiring the view!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Snazzy anything for a black tie do is bad taste in my book..Classical black ond white or dark smart suit as per 007 and you can't go wrong. Leave the stunning outfits to the ladies and never loosen your tie and undo your top shirt button before after party nooky..looks scruffy....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Might try and pull off the 007 look!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Now just need the Bond girl

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Greyish colour shirt with cuff links & either a plummy or pink coloured tie.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can we have a pic of you in your glad rags please

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can we have a pic of you in your glad rags please

Oh yeah and why’s that? Research purposes?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Greyish colour shirt with cuff links & either a plummy or pink coloured tie."

Nice

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can we have a pic of you in your glad rags please

Great pics by the way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can we have a pic of you in your glad rags please

Oh yeah and why’s that? Research purposes?

Of course

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can we have a pic of you in your glad rags please

Great pics by the way

Thanku

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can we have a pic of you in your glad rags please

Oh yeah and why’s that? Research purposes?

Of course

Last time I was wearing a suit I ended up putting the tie to good use, so here’s hoping

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By *eliz NelsonMan
over a year ago

The Tantric Tea Shop

Black suit, white winged collar shirt and bow tie (the kind you tie not the fixed ones), looks classy and at end of night undo bow tie and shirt top button and classy but cool and can take jacket off

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over a year ago

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By *radleywigginsMan
over a year ago

northwest

Black trousers. Cream jacket. White shirt. Red bow tie. So obvious I can't believe I even have to say it.

Or, grey t suit. Different grey shirt. Think black tie. Cloth cap. Converse. The classic outfit for anything from state funeral to royal wedding. See pics

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By *isst123Couple
over a year ago

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“Black tie optional” generally translates as “don’t worry about the formality of bowties and cummerbunds”.

A well fitted black suit with white shirt and a dark (pref black) tie. Job done.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"“Black tie optional” generally translates as “don’t worry about the formality of bowties and cummerbunds”.

A well fitted black suit with white shirt and a dark (pref black) tie. Job done. "

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can we have a pic of you in your glad rags please

Great pics by the way

Thanku

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Black trousers. Cream jacket. White shirt. Red bow tie. So obvious I can't believe I even have to say it.

Or, grey t suit. Different grey shirt. Think black tie. Cloth cap. Converse. The classic outfit for anything from state funeral to royal wedding. See pics

Ha not sure I could pull that off!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd say skip the waistcoat, white or grey shirt and have a look for a good black or dark tie. You can get some nice ties for formal events with a little subtle embellishment that makes them less daytime office wear. I'm thinking of ones I've seen with the odd crystal or shot with metallic thread.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Think that’s what I’m going for

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