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March 29, 2011
It’s On Sale: Drakes Of London Checked Tie
Anybody getting married? £55 from £85 at Drakes
February 20, 2011
When Going To See A Big Name Orchestra, What Is Usually Appropriate Attire? Would A Pair Of Chinos,dress Shirt,tie,and Blue Blazer Cut It?
Generally speaking, black tie for openings, or white tie if you have it and it’s a big city and you’re…
February 17, 2011
Q And Answer: What Is Cocktail Attire?
Kyle writes: When one is instructed to wear cocktail attire, what is appropriate? Cocktail attire doesn’t have a strict definition…
January 26, 2011
You Don’t Need To Wear A Tuxedo If You’re Being Married
I’ve written extensively on the subject of weddings, but I’ve been getting more emails, so I’ll write it again. You…
January 5, 2011
Jes Is My Boy, But These Joints Are Crazy Femme
cbenjamin: Jes is my boy, but these joints are crazy femme. Seriously, my little sister had Easter shoes that looked…
January 5, 2011
Q And Answer: What To Wear To A Funeral?
DTC asks: Funerals often get mentioned as a slam against the black suit. However, what is appropriate wear for a…
November 28, 2010
Morning Dress, Gentlemen
youdontmeet: thisfits: Morning dress, gentlemen. We must revive the tradition of wearing this for weddings in America. Who’s with me?…
October 27, 2010
Q And Answer: Can I Wear A Bow Tie To A Wedding?
Maria asks: I will be attending a wedding fairly soon and was thinking of wearing a bow-tie instead of a…
September 24, 2010
Cary Grant And Sophia Loren
hedda-hopper: Cary Grant and Sophia Loren Dress in proper black tie, and perhaps this will happen to you.
September 1, 2010
Our Friends At Improv Everywhere
Our friends at Improv Everywhere dressed for a formal ball, then headed to the beach. Delightful, as always. Of note:…
August 23, 2010
Charlie & Co
charlietodd: (photo by Ari Scott) I spent the day at the beach yesterday with a few hundred other folks in…
August 17, 2010
Q And Answer: Choosing An Engagement Ring
A reader (whose name will not be disclosed for obvious reasons) writes: I understand that Put This On is primarily…
August 14, 2010
David Mitchell On Black Tie
Let’s try this again. David Mitchell on black tie. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
August 11, 2010
The Great Advantages Of Black Tie
The always-charming David Mitchell on the great advantages of black tie. (Thanks, Richard.) (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)