Lounge suit

[popeyewhite]

Hi,
some opinions if possible:

Short classical music event and sit down meal in nice surroundings. Small (40) ish gathering, lounge suite required. Have consulted Debretts but no advice on whether silk handkerchief should match tie (tie is light blue to match blue threads in grey suit), or should be white.

What say the experts?

[TooMany2cvs]

popeyewhite said:

lounge suite required

Will you be taking the sofa and both chairs? Two- or three-seat sofa?

[SlackBladder]

Don't forget the chester drawers

[popeyewhite]

TooMany2cvs said:

Will you be taking the sofa and both chairs? Two- or three-seat sofa?

Golly do you have a lounge? How....relaxed.

[Ari]

popeyewhite said:

Hi,
some opinions if possible:

Short classical music event and sit down meal in nice surroundings. Small (40) ish gathering, lounge suite required. Have consulted Debretts but no advice on whether silk handkerchief should match tie (tie is light blue to match blue threads in grey suit), or should be white.

What say the experts?

You're asking Pistonheads!?

On behalf of the forum, a Subaru jacket and matching Subaru bobble hat are perfect for any occasion, matching if it's formal obviously.

[SlowcoachIII]

I personally would never have a handkerchief that perfectly matches my tie. The same colour is acceptable as long as the pattern differs and white is always a safe option.

[TooMany2cvs]

popeyewhite said:

Golly do you have a lounge? How....relaxed.

Yes, it's single (chimney-)breasted.

[anonymous-user]

Something like this.

[popeyewhite]

SlowcoachIII said:

I personally would never have a handkerchief that perfectly matches my tie. The same colour is acceptable as long as the pattern differs and white is always a safe option.

Thank you. I think I'll go for the safe option then.

[Meridius]

Grey suit with light blue tie is a bit more flat-roof-pub wedding reception than classical music event but I am sure it will be fine.

[MDMA .]

Thesprucegoose said:

Something like this.

Looks like Rizzle Kicks mum has shrunk his pants on a hot wash.

[popeyewhite]

Meridius said:

Grey suit with light blue tie is a bit more flat-roof-pub wedding reception than classical music event but I am sure it will be fine.

Light grey with hint of blue thread. The tie matches the thread but I'm going with the safe option now. It's a lounge suit because it's more of a luncheon with a toff and some music than a straight classical music event.

[AppleJuice]

popeyewhite said:

Golly do you have a lounge? How....relaxed.

Only hotels and airports have lounges.

[So]

popeyewhite said:

Hi,
some opinions if possible:

Short classical music event and sit down meal in nice surroundings. Small (40) ish gathering, lounge suite required. Have consulted Debretts but no advice on whether silk handkerchief should match tie (tie is light blue to match blue threads in grey suit), or should be white.

What say the experts?

No, the pocket square should not match the tie. It should complement it.

[lonny]

MDMA . said:

Thesprucegoose said:

Something like this.

Looks like Rizzle Kicks mum has shrunk his pants on a hot wash.

There’s a bloke at work who dresses like this only he’d add bright yellow or pink socks to the outfit. Nice bloke but wtf?

[g3org3y]

So said:

popeyewhite said:

Hi,
some opinions if possible:

Short classical music event and sit down meal in nice surroundings. Small (40) ish gathering, lounge suite required. Have consulted Debretts but no advice on whether silk handkerchief should match tie (tie is light blue to match blue threads in grey suit), or should be white.

What say the experts?

No, the pocket square should not match the tie. It should complement it.

If in doubt, white (linen) pocket square.

[Mr2Mike]

SlackBladder said:

Don't forget the chester drawers

Chest of drawers.

[sc0tt]

Mr2Mike said:

SlackBladder said:

Don't forget the chester drawers

Chest of drawers.

Whoosh

[SlackBladder]

Mr2Mike said:

SlackBladder said:

Don't forget the chester drawers

Chest of drawers.

Has anyone seen my parrot?

[MDMA .]

SlackBladder said:

Mr2Mike said:

SlackBladder said:

Don't forget the chester drawers

Chest of drawers.

Has anyone seen my parrot?

Is there an echo in here?