Tinkerboy00
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Nov 2, 2006
I find it hugely interesting to read thru this and similar threads to see how different people interpret the concepts of 'formal' and 'semi-formal'. Not saying that there is a right and there is a wrong, just more of a 'hmmmm' reaction.
For me, PERSONALLY, formal = tux, semi formal = suit, cruise casual = khakis and a collared shirt (with or without a sweater or sport coat), and Friday casual = a nice pair of jeans and a sport coat.
My PERSONAL philosophy is that I prefer to be overdressed than underdressed. If it's the latter, I feel self-conscious, and if it's the former, people will just assume that I have somewhere better to go to afterwards.
That being said, what works for me, doesn't work for everyone. However, I will echo the comments made by a number of other posters that it makes absolutely zero difference if you are wearing a custom made suit, or an off the rack sport coat and slacks from Sears or Goodwill - what matters is that you make the effort to get in the spirit of what is intended to be an upscale dining experience.
My philosophy too! Although Im probably a little too concerned with fashion sometimes.