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This past weekend (Saturday), one of my clients took the plunge and got married. My client is actually a state senator, and my firm that I own did his public relations for his successful re-election campaign this November. The groom (my client) is a nice guy but....well, I will just leave it at that, and his lovely bride was even more lovely than usual. The wedding was a daytime wedding, with an early sit down meal around 5 p.m. I decided to wear the following to the event:
Coppley MTM Navy Suit
Polo Tweed Herringbone Vest
BB Dress Shirt
BB Dark Brown Suede Tassel Loafers
Polo Wool Tie
Polo Pocket Square
Polo Knee Length Top Coat(pictured at the bottom of the post)
And even though our beautiful writer/poster, Cerebral does not think I should be wearing a waistcoat, I think it makes the outfit special. As I mentioned in yesterday's post, it is very cold here in my neck of the woods, and I felt that I needed the extra layers. In addition, the tweed waistcoat added a casual laid back look to the more formal peak lapel, two button single breasted suit. In addition, I combined the navy suit with a casual dress shoe (tassel loafers in dark brown suede). Now, had the wedding been in the evening, I would have worn something completely different.
Now, as I mentioned in the title, my wife and I did have plenty of fun at the wedding reception. The food and company was great, and we had a grand time. But, one of the most interesting things in the evening was one of the memories this wedding returned to my mind. The memory that returned to my mind was the first girl that I stole from her male partner she was engaged to. I performed this feat as I was a sophomore in college, and she was a couple years older (senior). She had been with the gentleman for four years, and engaged for a year and a half. They were to marry the summer following her graduation. After some careful prowling and late night phone calls, I realized that her man did not have a firm grip on the situation. Therefore, I slowly but shirley began to discuss her relationship with her until she felt a comfort zone with me. Finally, after several lunches and nights on the phone, I got a call at three o'clock in the morning. It was a distressed and no longer engaged girl calling to tell me she had just dumped her man. And guess what, she went on to tell me that she did this because I made her realize how a man should treat a woman. Now, I admit, I did fall for this girl in my reckless youth and we dated for a while. However, my arch nemesis from high school (TG) (I will explain why in another post) eventually gave me a taste of my own medicine, and he stole my flame away.
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Regardless, of the fact that TG stole my love of the moment away, it all worked out. Because if he had not done that, I would not have stolen the heart of the girl that I really love, my wife. Who is in fact much nicer and much more beautiful than my collegiate flame ever thought about being. Plus, I saw her (collegiate flame) the other weekend, and well, she has not aged that well. Anyway, I wish the good Senator and his new wife well, and I look forward to taking his money again in two years.
19 comments:
Kickin' it Anglo Saxon style. Perfect!
you went to college?
...I slowly but shirley began ..
Man says incredulously, "Surely your mistaken." Other man relplies, "Don't call me Shirley!"
Ha, Ha, um, Ha.
Words can be confusing.
Richard,
It is a nice outfit, to be sure.
But I generally try to be more formal for weddings (unless I know that the wedding couple are to be more casual).
In your case, I think the blue shirt, tweed vest, and wool tie take away from the formality of the navy suit. I would have gone with a white shirt, silk tie, and either matching or no vest.
If it was like the weddings I have been to recently, I am sure you were one of the better dressed persons, but I still think that weddings and funerals should be formal in order to honor the event.
In any event, I enjoyed your post.
Your style sucks. Your pants are too baggy, nothing has a tailored look, and your ties are atrocious. You really need to learn how to mix patterns and textures.
Is it WASPy to continuously "steal" women from other men? It seems to be an ongoing trend here. Cerebral? Thoughts?
I must agree with the anonymous poster about the tweed vest. I do like the thought of a vest; however, I believe that particular one is a bit too casual for the suit and the occasion.
"The groom (my client) is a nice guy but....well, I will just leave it at that" You're a disgusting individual and definitely not a gentleman.
Dick....may I call you Dick? I'm sure all your friends do. Why don't you shut down this self agrandizing endeavor, find a good tailor, and learn how to dress like a man. Your not 10 anymore. Why do you insist on looking like a BB for boys model?
Sir,
If you were truly the model of WASP-isness, I'd convert to Catholicism.
But you're not. I do enjoy your blog, in sort of a Jerry Springer kind of way. Keep it up!
What ru talking about? Mommy says big boys wear fuzzy green shoes and non-matching vests to church all the time. Besides, she buys me more things from PRL than Brooks.
I like the vest...
You are a complete tool. And anyone who knows the real thing would know that you don't have an ounce of the breeding and class of the type of WASP you're trying to pass yourself off as.
First of all, let me once again correct all the haters out there one last time, and recognize your repetitive nature. Yes, I know you don't think I am a gentleman or a WASP, blah...blah, blah. We get it! However, you must find my blog somewhat appealing due to the fact that you are still reading it...hmmmm.
I suppose that all the WASPs, Trad, preppy, or whatever you call your anonymous profiles have lived perfect lives. I somehow forgot....oh wait, that is right, it is not in the dictionary definition that all WASPs are perfect people. Plus, you guys or (gals) seem to forget all the lust and fornication that usually goes on in WASP families or any family for that matter. And yes, WASPs would be discreet about their sins, but think about this for a minute. I am posting about the WASP lifestyle anonomously. I am being discreet. In addition, these are old stories from a day long ago. I am married and very faithful! Anyway, I will not acknowledge you again, and nobody really cares about your mean comments. I know I do not.
Wow, the colors on that suit look great together!
Michelle,
Graduation Stoles
Boo hoo, Dickie. You're still a tool and a half-literate poser.
Richard,
Its a great suit.
I was taught to wear black shoes (loafers or lace ups) with a blue suit-am I wrong on this?
Do you ever wear a hat? A homburg or something similar?
Bill
Bill,
Thanks! No you are not wrong, but it is perfectly acceptable to wear dark brown lace-ups or loafers with a navy suit.
Apologies, Richard, if you feel my comments were out of line. Perhaps, I was brought up in a different time, but I just don't feel these types of things are warranted in a public forum such as this. I would suspect the individuals you are talking about would surely recognize themselves as the subjects of your post, and I wonder what their thoughts on the matter would be. Anyway, keep up the posting. Of the handful of blogs I visit regularly, yours is definitely the most entertaining.
Richard,
Great blog, just a quick question.Are those beautiful RL Polo items Made in El Salvador or China? Did you get them from the outlet? I am trying to find the same stuff for myself and was thinking of trying the RL outlet. Can you help?
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