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People dress up for funerals.

July 3, 2012

People Dress Up For Funerals.

People dress up for funerals. Why not dress up to celebrate that you’re alive? Gay Talese. (Quote taken from a…

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The Black Tie Shoe That’s Good For Something Else

February 23, 2012

The Black Tie Shoe That’s Good For Something Else

Kent Wang just announced a new shoe, a black plain toe balmoral (pictured to the left, above). In keeping with…

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I once wore black tie to a “gala” theater opening

December 25, 2011

I Once Wore Black Tie To A “gala” Theater Opening

I once wore black tie to a “gala” theater opening, and literally four different people asked if my wife and…

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Vox Sartoria takes on the issue of formal pumps with black tie

November 29, 2011

Vox Sartoria Takes On The Issue Of Formal Pumps With Black Tie

Vox Sartoria takes on the issue of formal pumps with black tie. I’ve worn both oxfords and pumps with black…

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2nd Annual Black Tie Beach

September 14, 2011

2nd Annual Black Tie Beach

charlietodd: A participate takes a dip in the ocean as part of Improv Everywhere’s 2nd Annual Black Tie Beach event. …

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Went to a close friend’s wedding this weekend

September 11, 2011

Went To A Close Friend’s Wedding This Weekend

Went to a close friend’s wedding this weekend. My wife was Matron of Honor, so I ended up with the…

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The second (annual) Black Tie Beach event

August 21, 2011

The Second (annual) Black Tie Beach Event

My friend Charlie Todd’s great organization Improv Everywhere just posted the video of their second (annual) Black Tie Beach event….

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Improv Everywhere

August 7, 2011

Improv Everywhere

For those of you who are disappointed you don’t get enough chances to wear evening clothes, I’ve got great news….

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“Love”

July 31, 2011

“Love”

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Photos taken backstage at the 1989 Oscars

July 12, 2011

Photos Taken Backstage At The 1989 Oscars

This wonderful Flickr set of photos taken backstage at the 1989 Oscars by a photographer named Alan Light is a…

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PTO reader Matt

July 8, 2011

PTO Reader Matt

PTO reader Matt writes: I just got married a few weeks ago. I was 100% clueless about what to wear…

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Plan Ahead

June 15, 2011

Plan Ahead

Almost every week, I get an email that goes something like this: “I’ve got a (job interview / wedding /…

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Let this photograph serve as a warning to you

May 19, 2011

Let This Photograph Serve As A Warning To You

Let this photograph serve as a warning to you: when you wear “creative black tie,” this is what you look…

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In praise of the black necktie.

April 29, 2011

In Praise Of The Black Necktie.

In praise of the black necktie.

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Controversy is brewing in the UK over outfits

April 19, 2011

Controversy Is Brewing In The UK Over Outfits

Controversy is brewing in the UK over outfits. Prime Minister David Cameron has issued a press release, announcing that he…

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