What's a "lounge suit" ?

[Goochie]

Speaking as someone who only has one suit which was purchased 10 years ago for a funeral and job interviews straight out of uni - What on earth is a "lounge suit" ?

I need one for an awards evening tomorrow and I dont know where to start!

[Dracoro]

I know a great site that may answer your question

www.google.com

[Hugo a Gogo]

[whitechief]

A normal suit, not dinner suit with black tie.

[Goochie]

Dracoro said:

I know a great site that may answer your question

www.google.com

But surely we all know PH is frequented by people with style who can offer expert advice on everything?

[CypherP]

It's basically a normal dark suit, normally worn with a tie and white or probably light shirt. A normal suit could be regarded as a lounge suit, it just depends on how formal the function is that you're attending. I've worn a normal suit I wear to the office to functions that state 'lounge suit' as the attire.

I personally don't see any difference. It's just a slightly smarter suit instead of the normal office suit. Feel free to correct me anyone.

[Hugo a Gogo]

[Dracoro]

Goochie said:

Dracoro said:

I know a great site that may answer your question

www.google.com

But surely we all know PH is frequented by people with style who can offer expert advice on everything?

"style" - I'd take that with a pinch of salt

• Which* lounge suit would be the question you actually want to ask, no?......

[Deva Link]

CypherP said:

It's basically a normal dark suit, normally worn with a tie and white or probably light shirt. A normal suit could be regarded as a lounge suit, it just depends on how formal the function is that you're attending. I've worn a normal suit I wear to the office to functions that state 'lounge suit' as the attire.

I personally don't see any difference. It's just a slightly smarter suit instead of the normal office suit. Feel free to correct me anyone.

It's not even slightly smarter. A lounge suit is just an ordinary suit.

[Neil H]

It's a regular suit, as opposed to a dinner suit/ morning suit. If they've specificed lounge suit, they're basically saying you don't need to turn up in black tie.

[louismchuge]

Neil H said:

It's a regular suit, as opposed to a dinner suit/ morning suit. If they've specificed lounge suit, they're basically saying you don't need to turn up in black tie.

woah woah woah, wtf is a morning suit?!

edit - google imaged it

Edited by louismchuge on Tuesday 28th September 10:22

[ZOLLAR]

You'll probably have more fun if you go in your Birthday suit .

[Neil1300R]

Its not a formal business suit - i.e. no pinstripes. Typically will be 1 or 2 buttons, no waistcoat. Not normally black, as that would be a funeral / court appearance suit. Worn with a shirt and tie but not stripy business shirt type.
Morning wear - tails, similar to what lots of people hire for weddings.

[SkinnyBoy]

you should be ok if you can pull this off with panache

[zebra]

Neil1300R said:

Its not a formal business suit - i.e. no pinstripes.

Non formal does not mean no pinstripes.

[The Lukas]

Just a normal suit I believe not a dinner suit.

[DickyC]

Neil H said:

It's a regular suit, as opposed to a dinner suit/ morning suit. If they've specificed lounge suit, they're basically saying you don't need to turn up in black tie.

Agreed, but aren't they also saying, "Don't turn up in a linen suit that's had the bejazus beaten out of it"?

[MrV]

Here you go full attire

http://www.dresscodeguide.com/default.asp?Dresscod...

[Goochie]

Interesting.........

So whats the thoughts on cufflinks?

[RichB]

Deva Link said:

CypherP said:

It's basically a normal dark suit, normally worn with a tie and white or probably light shirt. A normal suit could be regarded as a lounge suit, it just depends on how formal the function is etc. etc. etc...

It's not even slightly smarter. A lounge suit is just an ordinary suit.

But being Pistonheads someone always has to complicate the issue!