Black tie dress advice needed

[Danny]

I have been invited to a black tie event for the first (and possibly last) time in my life. As I neither own a black tie or a tux I am a little at a loss over how to kit myself out.

Moss Bros suits always look tacky to me - is there anywhere better to go?

 

[ttcycle]

What's your budget?

 

[User169]

No idea on the suit I'm afraid, but don't be tempted by a shirt with those silly wing collar wotsits.

 

[ASC1951]

There must be loads of hire places in York, Danny, surely Uncle Google can find something. In fact you may be able to buy one second hand for for less than the hire charge.

One great thing about Black Tie for men is that it is perfectly acceptable to wear something that you or someone else has had for 20 years, so long as it's clean. The only no-no is wearing one of those silly shirt frills.

Anyway, what the bejyazus is Comrade Danny doing attending such an occasion? I think we should be told.

 

[User169]

Thinking about this again, I pretty sure every charity shop I've ever been in has had a black tie suit hanging around somewhere. Give it clean and you should be good to go.

 

[Trembler49]

ASDA could be worth a go, they do good, cheap suit deals and may have a post Xmas special offer.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I just hired one from a local tailor's shop. Worth it if you can't find one in a charridy shop.

 

[scots_lass]

Kilt?

 

[Danny]

Kilt?

You would not want to see me in a kilt.

 

[Danny]

Anyway, what the bejyazus is Comrade Danny doing attending such an occasion? I think we should be told.

It is in aid of a good cause.

 

[Danny]

What's your budget?

As little as possible, but I don't want to look like someone whose hired a cheap suit to go to the races.

 

[vernon]

I have been invited to a black tie event for the first (and possibly last) time in my life. As I neither own a black tie or a tux I am a little at a loss over how to kilt myself out.

Moss Bros suits always look tacky to me - is there anywhere better to go?

Get thissen a kilt and Prince Charlie jacket. You be the centre of attention especially from curious ladies

 

[ttcycle]

I think the above suggestions are good ones especially hiring a suit considering you have no need for one normally. The only thing is make sure it fits well and doesn't look like a overized carrier bag plonked on.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I've found Moss Bros to be OK, they have a variety of styles, fit is usually good and the staff have known their onions. As said, keep it simple style wise.

 

[ttcycle]

You can get some decent quality rentals - but might be worth trawling the shops in the sales for a bargain in January. I'm not too familiar with the places up in York. Take your time to find one that fits- you will need to know obviously chest measurement for the suit and inseam for trousers and neck measurement for shirt -though I'm sure you know this already.