WayneG555

iTrader: (1)

Hey guys

Got an invite to a birthday party on Friday night that i completely forgot about!!! And i have nothing to wear (i sound like a woman i know!)

So just read the invite and it says, dress code - Formal. Now what does this exactly mean? Am i expected to turn up in a suit or will a shirt do?

Have tomorrow off work so i can go buy something as my wardrobe contents are getting a little old and tatty now (yes i am a tight 22 year old)! So can anyone recommend anything they've seen lately!

Cheers
Wayne

DCI Gene Hunt

Formal to mean is a whistle & flute (suit, shirt, tie...)

I've a black tie do soon and need a new monkey suit, can't decide whether to buy or rent

douglasb

Formal enough and cheap enough?

DCI Gene Hunt

£35 for a tux ......

Simon 69

Id assume that 'formal' meant a suit yes; you might get away without a tie of course. This wouldnt be a problem for me because I (used to) collect suits, but not everyone likes wearing one, so you probably wont be alone if you dont..... If you really arent sure then Id advise you to call the host and establish exactly what they intended. You could also speak to other people who are going and see what theyre planning on wearing.

Simon

DCI Gene Hunt

^^^ That's what girls do

Simon 69

Nooo. They call to establish that they wont be wearing the same frock; youre calling to see that you are wearing what theyre wearing!

douglasb

Cheaper than hiring, and if vomit is a problem just chuck it rather than have it dry cleaned.

Simon 69

What is a tux? Surely you mean a dinner jacket? That isnt formal either; its black tie.....

DCI Gene Hunt

See post #2

Simon 69

I bought a decent evening suit from a well known and overpriced shop (during their sale) for £200. It should last for ever, thats got to be cheaper; unless your getting fatter Gene?

DCI Gene Hunt

My last DJ lasted 10 years, it's looking tatty now and needs updating... I'd be looking in the £200 - £450 range, nothing more than that though as you may as well rent!

DCI Gene Hunt... a little older and a little wider than last year

Simon 69

This was £400 odd at HN in Manchester last Christmas, reduced to £200.

WayneG555

iTrader: (1)

Cheers guys! Well my suits getting a little tatty now so may go and buy the one from asda 2moz! Wont worry too much about spilling beer down it then!
And i better be getting a new shirt and tie!! I'm so bad at choosing shirts so if anyone has any recommendations for colour and tie...................!


Wayne

astraboy

if you're going for the asda one, only a white dress shirt and black tie will do.
astraboy.

Stephb1986

well all the formals ive been to the guys have worn black trousers and a shirt some of them wore ties some didnt so its your choice really