Can my husband wear a jacket and not a shirt and tie?..
Mar 8th, 2005, 01:12 PM
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Can my husband wear a jacket and not a shirt and tie?..
Well he is convinced now he needs the jacket. (I am persuasive)
Now we are discussing the tie. He says if he wears a tie he needs a dress shirt?..so do you think he can get along without a tie? I doubt we will go to the haute cuisine places. Hate to take up room in our 22 inch for something he hates and will wear once.
Need advice.
I did check the older threads but it was confusing to me..
Thanks
Now we are discussing the tie. He says if he wears a tie he needs a dress shirt?..so do you think he can get along without a tie? I doubt we will go to the haute cuisine places. Hate to take up room in our 22 inch for something he hates and will wear once.
Need advice.
I did check the older threads but it was confusing to me..
Thanks
Mar 8th, 2005, 02:00 PM
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I also don't know where you're going (or what a henweigh is) but while I think he can get away without a tie, it takes up no space at all. If he's making the effort with the jacket, take the tie for "just in case." And I don't know what your definition of a "dress shirt" is, but a nice, well pressed shirt that matches the jacket should be fine. A turtle neck with a blazer is also good.
Mar 8th, 2005, 02:02 PM
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Dear Lois,
>Can my husband wear a jacket and not a shirt and tie?<
Just wearing a jacket, with nothing under it, is really stretching the casual look.
In general, he will be admitted if he is wearing some sort of a shirt, even a Tee shirt, under his jacket.
Take one polo shirt out of the suitcase, put one proper shirt (it is not a dress shirt) and a tie in, and don't tell him.
>Can my husband wear a jacket and not a shirt and tie?<
Just wearing a jacket, with nothing under it, is really stretching the casual look.
In general, he will be admitted if he is wearing some sort of a shirt, even a Tee shirt, under his jacket.
Take one polo shirt out of the suitcase, put one proper shirt (it is not a dress shirt) and a tie in, and don't tell him.
Mar 8th, 2005, 02:13 PM
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"In general, he will be admitted if he is wearing some sort of a shirt, even a Tee shirt, under his jacket."
Actually, I think I'd strike the word "even" from that sentence as a t-shirt with a sport coat or blazer seems to be THE in thing these days.
Actually, I think I'd strike the word "even" from that sentence as a t-shirt with a sport coat or blazer seems to be THE in thing these days.
Mar 8th, 2005, 02:23 PM
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loisco is going to france.
imo, taking a tie with is good insurance, just in case you decide you want to eat somewhere where he would feel out of place without. and a tie really doesn't take up much space; roll it inside a shoe.
imo, taking a tie with is good insurance, just in case you decide you want to eat somewhere where he would feel out of place without. and a tie really doesn't take up much space; roll it inside a shoe.
Mar 8th, 2005, 06:37 PM
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As long as he doesn;t wear the jacket and tie with shorts - I can;t bear looking at those icky hairy legs in shorty shorts while trying to eat dinner.
Why is it that the length of shorts is usually in inverse ratio to the hairiness/chubbines of the legs? And why is it that the men with cute bodies all wear those long surfer shorts and the hairy middle-aged pudgos are the only ones wearing speedos?
Why is it that the length of shorts is usually in inverse ratio to the hairiness/chubbines of the legs? And why is it that the men with cute bodies all wear those long surfer shorts and the hairy middle-aged pudgos are the only ones wearing speedos?
Mar 8th, 2005, 07:14 PM
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I am still laughing over this..the responses are wonderful. I wish you could all go there with us. Someone asked where we are going..France but not just Provence.
You know where we live (in San Diego) we are very very casual. I've seen people at the opera in blue jeans.I don't think he ever wears a jacket here but he will do anything for a good meal. (wear a jacket I mean).
Keep the suggestions coming. I am mailing the thread to him ....
You know where we live (in San Diego) we are very very casual. I've seen people at the opera in blue jeans.I don't think he ever wears a jacket here but he will do anything for a good meal. (wear a jacket I mean).
Keep the suggestions coming. I am mailing the thread to him ....
Mar 9th, 2005, 08:09 AM
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If you plan to eat at mostly casual places, I don't think a jacket is required. If he does take a blazer, there are lots of shirts he can wear nicely without taking dress shirts and ties. As I recall, you are going in the fall so a blazer might be something to wear for warmth in the evening.
