Wedding Attire

[PiobBear]

I am a gentleman. As such I dress in a certain manner.

I do not feel the need to dress like a slob because others do.

A gentleman knows the rules (or looks them up) and follows them out of a sense of respect for his host.

I attend literally dozens of funerals, weddings, receptions, dinners, and whatnot every year, ranging from casual Hawaiian-shirt beach weddings to very formal black-tie affairs, and for the life of me, after much consideration I can't recall a single incident of someone who stood out as being overdressed for the occasion. The guy who showed up in gray gym shorts, flip-flops, and a T-shirt for a funeral (I'm not making this up!), now that stands out, and it seems that there are several of those at almost every event I attend; how one "pays their respects" to a new bride or grieving family dressed to cut the grass on Saturday morning I simply can't fathom. Unlike McMurdo, I do look down on people who should know better; especially those who do know better, but simply can't be bothered; now that's disrespect. As Davedove says, it appears that a lot of people simply have no clue regarding appropriate dress.

As Panache & McMurdo said, I am a gentleman. I dress commensurate to the occasion, I open the door for my wife, I uncover when I go indoors. Like wearing a kilt, I do this regardless of what others may think. When in the company of others who for whatever reason don't do so, rather than feel even slightly uncomfortable, I take pride in upholding traditions and values that were inculcated since childhood and not actively contributing to the decline and fall of civilization.

Now, if you want to hear a real rant, ask me about cell phones!

[kiltedsawyer]

"I do look down on people who should know better; especially those who do know better, but simply can't be bothered; now that's disrespect."

Piobear, I am certain in your remarks that a man raised here in Athens, GA also understands that not all are endowed with the same financial abilities and that your downward perspective would not be aimed at those who did their best within their abilities but simply could not affort what we might consider appropriate attire. (Gym shorts and flip-flops excluded.) Certainly you would agree that a true gentleman would not encourage anyone to not be in attendance for lack of said attire but would appreciate that they did their best to be respectful of the event's host(s.)
Sincerely,
David

[berserkbishop]

I attend literally dozens of funerals, weddings, receptions, dinners, and whatnot every year, ranging from casual Hawaiian-shirt beach weddings to very formal black-tie affairs, and for the life of me, after much consideration I can't recall a single incident of someone who stood out as being overdressed for the occasion. The guy who showed up in gray gym shorts, flip-flops, and a T-shirt for a funeral (I'm not making this up!), now that stands out, and it seems that there are several of those at almost every event I attend; how one "pays their respects" to a new bride or grieving family dressed to cut the grass on Saturday morning I simply can't fathom. Unlike McMurdo, I do look down on people who should know better; especially those who do know better, but simply can't be bothered; now that's disrespect. As Davedove says, it appears that a lot of people simply have no clue regarding appropriate dress.

As Panache & McMurdo said, I am a gentleman. I dress commensurate to the occasion, I open the door for my wife, I uncover when I go indoors. Like wearing a kilt, I do this regardless of what others may think. When in the company of others who for whatever reason don't do so, rather than feel even slightly uncomfortable, I take pride in upholding traditions and values that were inculcated since childhood and not actively contributing to the decline and fall of civilization.

Now, if you want to hear a real rant, ask me about cell phones!

I think there is a generation gap issue here. As far as opening doors for ladies, that was never a part of my up bringing. I have tried to do it for girlfriends and at best they look at me like I'm crazy, at worst I get a "what you think I can't open a door myself." In my experience, the only time I have gotten away with opening a car door for a lady was at prom! Its called feminism. I dont think this is a downfall of civilization, i think it is just a progression. We dont wear powdered wigs anymore, is that a downfall of civilization?

Anyway, this is supposed to be a thread about Yeti and his wedding outfit. I say a dress shirt and tie with the kilt will be enough, and a vest would look really dapper. I understand not being able to afford and argyle at a moments notice.


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