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[Ollie the Optimist]

Fuck off. He who thinks a tie is a good bit of kit needs to think what it is.

It’s something that is knotted round your neck. Think about how bizarre that is. It’s so in the dark ages. Why can’t we just wear what we want?

Snooty fuckwits who judge on appearance. Cock off

I’m not judging anyone for not wearing a tie. Quite a few in the city are now not wearing ties and each to their own. Just my own personal opinion that i prefer wearing a suit & tie rather then going without.

The only time i judged anyone for not wearing a tie was when one of my wife’s friends turned up to our wedding in chinos & shirt. Not even a tie! Everyone else in full morning suit

[Mac76]

Not even a tie!

oh the shock!!!!!!

[Marc Overmars]

I actually made it acceptable to wear more casual clothing in our office after I got promoted and gained a bit of clout with my company, I find it’s a lot more conducive to a positive working atmosphere. I’ll draw the line at trackies/sportswear though!

Having said that, when I have client meetings I usually wear a blazer but go open collar, or maybe stick a jumper/shirt combo. Only wear full suit and tie for formal events.

[Ollie the Optimist]

oh the shock!!!!!!

In my opinion, if an invite states a dress code and you ignore it, its just rude.

[Mac76]

I actually made it acceptable to wear more casual clothing in our office after I got promoted and gained a bit of clout with my company, I find it’s a lot more conducive to a positive working atmosphere. I’ll draw the line at trackies/sportswear though!

Having said that, when I have client meetings I usually wear a blazer but go open collar, or maybe stick a jumper/shirt combo. Only wear full suit and tie for formal events.

well done

[Mac76]

In my opinion, if an invite states a dress code and you ignore it, its just rude.

Well clearly they didn't do themselves any favours so there you go.

I was actually really down once – mentally and financially - and didn’t actually own a suit – I was asked to a friend’s wedding but I don’t remember it stating a dress code.

I just wore a shirt and trousers and sat at the back of the church out of the way

But when my friend saw me afterwards, rather than thanking me for driving two hundred miles to the wedding he just made a cheap remark about what I was wearing

Sorry I should have described him as a former friend...

I’m just saying sometimes there’s a back story so it’s best not to get too hung up on fascist clothing requirements

[Marc Overmars]

You should definitely try adhere to a dress code if it’s requested IMO. However I’d never comment on what someone was wearing because that would make me a cunt. I had a black tie evening for my wedding reception but some guests had a regular suit on rather than a tux which was fine.

[Letters]

I’m not sure we really defined a dress code for our wedding although I think smart attire is generally the done thing. One woman did turn up in a pretty tatty cardigan which amused us but we didn’t say anything.

I was invited to a wedding today actually...and then uninvited when it was clear the restrictions weren’t going to be lifted in time .
We had a bloody awful journey home from holiday today so I ended up watching the live stream on the A10

We have been invited to an after party event tomorrow, I asked the groom what the dress code was as it wasn’t specified. He said “smart casual”. I never really know what that means!

[LDG]

We have been invited to an after party event tomorrow, I asked the groom what the dress code was as it wasn’t specified. He said “smart casual”. I never really know what that means!

Red polo shirt and ill fitting jeans

[LDG]

I actually made it acceptable to wear more casual clothing in our office after I got promoted and gained a bit of clout with my company, I find it’s a lot more conducive to a positive working atmosphere. I’ll draw the line at trackies/sportswear though!

Having said that, when I have client meetings I usually wear a blazer but go open collar, or maybe stick a jumper/shirt combo. Only wear full suit and tie for formal events.

Thats fair dos. No problem with making an effort and being well groomed.

What I hate is the stigma attached to ties and uncomfortable attire. Why should you be made to wear something uncomfortable if you can’t afford a tailored suit and have to sweat your nuts through some itchy nylon number that would keep you warm in the arctic....