I just recieved a invitation to a friend's wedding, black tie optional. I have always been of the school 'better to be over dressed', but at the expense of looking like waitstaff should I wear a full tux?
2007-05-19 14:24:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
You should wear a black suit with a solid black tie--not a tux, not a bowtie. Don't wear a white shirt because you're right, you WILL look like a waiter. Find some other bold color like red, brown, dark green, etc. This can look formal-ish if done right. Go for it! (A black suit will require medium- to high-shine shoes. No casual black dress shoes!)
2007-05-19 14:29:39 · answer #1 · answered by the all knowing 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do a tux. Maybe do a black suit with a flat-front pant and a nice black silk tie. Or change it up a little bit and wear a colored shirt with a matching tie. Or skip the suit-jacket all together and just wear dress pants and a nice button up shirt. I think you have quite a bit of options open for you. :)
2007-05-19 14:33:01 · answer #2 · answered by asdf970 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its okay to be from the school of over dressed maybe your friend should be from the school of make up their mind , don't you this will look tacky some in black tie others not so i think you should play it cool no tux do a nice jet black suit with a designer shirt and tie nothing to bold
2007-05-19 14:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It says 'black tie optional', so it means the tux is optional.
Wear a great suit in a formal color [ black, charcoal, navy ].
Add a white or ivory dress shirt, and a tie with a very tiny pattern in it that has color that matches the suit. Voila!
2007-05-19 14:29:28 · answer #4 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
just dont go to the dang wedding if u dont want 2!
2007-05-19 14:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋