Texas Formal

[Limey]

Anyone have an earthly clue as to what attire is appropriate to fit this dress code?

[Bench]

Pre-memorial day:  Sharkskin suit, boots, bolo tie.  Leather duster optional.

Post-memorial day:  Searsucker suit, white patent leather shoes (no laces), pink tie.  Monocle or cane optional.

[Limey]

Yikes!

[Bench]

But of course I defer to GreatBagwell'sBeard.

[HudsonHawk]

Anyone have an earthly clue as to what attire is appropriate to fit this dress code?

In general "Texas Formal" for men means the bottom half in jeans and boots and the top half in a tuxedo.  A black Stetson would be perfectly acceptable, if the occasion is outdoors.

[Limey]

But of course I defer to GreatBagwell'sBeard.

[Chirp....Chirp]

FWIW, I found this online:

Sometimes, themed parties call for dress codes like Texas Black Tie, or other variations of Creative Black Tie. In that situation, you can have more fun with it, choosing a dressy look with a theme (for him, it could be a tux with boots and for her it could be a long dress paired with Southwestern style silver belt and jewelry).

[Limey]

In general "Texas Formal" for men means the bottom half in jeans and boots and the top half in a tuxedo.  A black Stetson would be perfectly acceptable, if the occasion is outdoors.

Gotcha.  Because it would suck if you put your hat on the chair next to you and the waitress sat on it.

Seriously, thanks.  Except that I am no closer to knowing how to navigate this sartorial conundrum.

[HudsonHawk]

Gotcha.  Because it would suck if you put your hat on the chair next to you and the waitress sat on it.

Seriously, thanks.  Except that I am no closer to knowing how to navigate this sartorial conundrum.

Why not?  I assume you've been invited to an occasion that requests Texas formal attire.  You will need a tuxedo jacket/shirt/tie and a pair of black jeans, the kind that make you look long and slender, not the baggy kind that make your ass look big.  A pair a black boots, recently polished, will complete the ensemble.  A sizeable belt buckle will win you extra style points.

[Phil_in_CS]

I have seen these used, but would not myself:
http://www.santanaformal.com/formal/txcbbset300-p-328.html
http://www.tuxedo-formalwear.com/tvus1327.html

black jeans, evening jacket (black or ivory depending on if it is baseball season or not), well polished black boots, a normal bow tie, and either a normal cummerbund or a big belt buckle.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

I have seen these used, but would not myself:
http://www.santanaformal.com/formal/txcbbset300-p-328.html
http://www.tuxedo-formalwear.com/tvus1327.html

black jeans, evening jacket (black or ivory depending on if it is baseball season or not), well polished black boots, a normal bow tie, and either a normal cummerbund or a big belt buckle.

This.  Maybe swap the bow tie for a black satin necktie.  No bolo whatsoever.  Either black jeans or super dark indigo.  And the more dangerous the animal that died to make your boots the better.

[HudsonHawk]

I have seen these used, but would not myself:
http://www.santanaformal.com/formal/txcbbset300-p-328.html
http://www.tuxedo-formalwear.com/tvus1327.html

black jeans, evening jacket (black or ivory depending on if it is baseball season or not), well polished black boots, a normal bow tie, and either a normal cummerbund or a big belt buckle.

Cummerbunds are SOOOO out of style.  Vest are the vogue.

[HudsonHawk]

And the more dangerous the animal that died to make your boots the better.

Do not listent to this advice.  Garish exotic skins boots do not make you look more Texan.

[BudGirl]

Do not listent to this advice.  Garish exotic skins boots do not make you look more Texan.

+1

[Bench]

I have seen these used, but would not myself:
http://www.santanaformal.com/formal/txcbbset300-p-328.html
http://www.tuxedo-formalwear.com/tvus1327.html

Limey:  Pair the above bow tie with this vest.

[gleach]

Limey:  Pair the above bow tie with this vest.

I support this. I will pay extra for this.

[MusicMan]

Cummerbunds are SOOOO out of style.  Vest are the vogue.

Thank the maker.  Cumberbunds SUCK.

[Limey]

Limey:  Pair the above bow tie with this vest.

I have a Union Jack belt buckle.  Don't think I'd dare anything larger than that.

Anyway, if I wanted to show off something large and garishly British, I'd whip out my cock.

[HudsonHawk]

I support this. I will pay extra for this.

Geez, people make fun of him already and y'all are wanting to dress him up like the gay caballero.  I'm trying to help the poor boy.

[Limey]

Thank the maker.  Cumberbunds SUCK.

+1

I haven't worn a cummerbund in 30 years.  Doubt I will ever again.

[Limey]

This.  Maybe swap the bow tie for a black satin necktie.  No bolo whatsoever.  Either black jeans or super dark indigo.  And the more dangerous the animal that died to make your boots the better.

I have a full-collared dress shirt, so a 'necktie will work with that.  No idea what a bolo is.  I have slightly-faded black jeans and black boots (leather, with a reserved, not garish, pattern).

I may need to learn how to two-step...

[Jacksonian]

I have a Union Jack belt buckle.  Don't think I'd dare anything larger than that.

Anyway, if I wanted to show off something large and garishly British, I'd whip out my cock.

So you'll be going with the Village People cowboy look, then.

[Ebby Calvin]

Anyway, if I wanted to show off something large and garishly British, I'd whip out my cock.

Conversion issue I'm sure.  You do realize centimeters are smaller than inches, right?

[Limey]

Conversion issue I'm sure.  You do realize centimeters are smaller than inches, right?

You say potato...

[Ty in Tampa]

No idea what a bolo is.

Bolo

[Limey]

Bolo

So "bolo" means "junior douche".  Got it.

[MusicMan]

Anyway, if I wanted to show off something large and garishly British, I'd whip out my cock.

Calling it the British Empire is a little unseemly.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

Calling it the British Empire is a little unseemly.

It's sprawling, but rife with institutional corruption?

I was kidding about the boots, of course.  Stingray is about as exotic as would ever be necessary.  No reptiles, just ostrich or something from a pasture.

[Limey]

It's sprawling, but rife with institutional corruption?

How could you miss "big and red and held together by a navy".

[NeilT]

How could you miss "big and red and held together by a navy".

I thought that was Margaret Thatcher.

[MusicMan]

How could you miss "big and red and held together by a navy".

So it's the balls that are blue?

[Limey]

I thought that was Margaret Thatcher.

The Iron Lady (original version)

[Limey]

FWIW, the event was tuxedo jackets, jeans and boots.  I, like many others, erred on the side of formal... (see image #6 in the slideshow).

[austro]

FWIW, the event was tuxedo jackets, jeans and boots.  I, like many others, erred on the side of formal... (see image #6 in the slideshow).

Hey, Alison's in there! Check out #5.

[Fredia]

bow ties are cool

[HudsonHawk]

FWIW, the event was tuxedo jackets, jeans and boots.  I, like many others, erred on the side of formal... (see image #6 in the slideshow).

In other words, you didn't listen to me.  Let's this be a lesson.

[NeilT]

bow ties are cool

Fredia, you are so right.

[MusicMan]

In other words, you didn't listen to me.  Let's this be a lesson.

The lesson is: HH will usually have a minority opinion.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

The stonewashed jeans are making me ill.

[JaneDoe]

FWIW, the event was tuxedo jackets, jeans and boots.  I, like many others, erred on the side of formal... (see image #6 in the slideshow).

I would have to say that the SnSers were the best looking of the group!

[HudsonHawk]

The lesson is: HH will usually have a minority opinion.

Still, he's always right.

[Noe]

Based on your picture Limey, I am assuming you have very little need of your bunk any more?

[Bench]

Based on your picture Limey, I am assuming you have very little need of your bunk any more?

What the hell?

[MusicMan]

What the hell?

I believe Noe's referring to Limey's tendendcy to be in his bunk alone... but yeah, that didn't come out right.