[Help] Semi-formal

Westdene Seagull

aka Cap'n Carl Firecrotch

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Oct 27, 2003

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The arse end of Hangleton

• Sep 11, 2019

• #21

Just wear a cocktail dress …. job done …. but make sure it matches that nail varnish you were wearing the other evening.

 

The Clamp

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Jan 11, 2016

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West is BEST

• Sep 11, 2019

• #22

Herr, wear whatever you like but just make it FABULOUS!! I know Frauline T has an eye for flare, sure she’ll see you right.

 

banjo

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Oct 25, 2011

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Deep south

• Sep 11, 2019

• #23

 

zefarelly

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Jul 7, 2003

21,824

Sussex, by the sea

• Sep 11, 2019

• #24

Take your pick. If anyone questions anything pour a bit of brandy on them and flambé

Not your brandy obviously, that would be a waste.

 

Surf's Up

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Jul 17, 2011

10,169

Here

• Sep 11, 2019

• #25

Speedos and flip flops it is then!

 

Cheshire Cat

The most curious thing..

Nov 4, 2006

11,444

Sitting on a bough of a tree a few yards off...

• Sep 11, 2019

• #26

Mankini, or thong .

 

Meade's Ball

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Jul 7, 2003

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Hither (sometimes Thither)

• Sep 11, 2019

• #27

The Clamp said:

half-hearted erection.

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A might as well?

 

The Clamp

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West is BEST

• Sep 11, 2019

• #28

Meade's Ball said:

A might as well?

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Bully w@nk

 

dazzer6666

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Burgess Hill

• Sep 11, 2019

• #29

Would suggest best coat, nice hat and very expensive shoes. Like this chap.

 

thedonkeycentrehalf

Retired

Jul 7, 2003

8,624

• Sep 11, 2019

• #30

My guess would be shirt, trousers and shoes - no jeans, no trainers. Casual jacket to accompany if needed but no tie.

...and no animal print shirts, this isn't the 1901 club

 

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Munkfish

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May 1, 2006

11,872

• Sep 11, 2019

• #31

Shoes, Jeans, Shirt and maybe a blazer.

 

portlock seagull

Why? Why us?

Jul 28, 2003

17,078

• Sep 11, 2019

• #32

HT, it’s a three piece suit but the informality of a semi does not necessitate the following to my mind:
Cummerbund
Monocle
Walking cane
Snuff box
Top hat
Silk scarf
Gloves, leather, preferably from an endangered species
Pocketwatch
Pocket square
Cloak

I’d still opt for cufflinks and cravat mind, plus freshly picked buttonhole using a September flower. Obviously.

 

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Bodian

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May 3, 2012

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Cumbria

• Sep 11, 2019

• #33

I had a wedding invite with "Summer Semi-Formal" - no-one I was going with had any idea what it meant. We all wore what we thought would do, and the variety at the wedding was wide enough to incorporate almost any interpretation. Even jeans.

 

HastingsSeagull

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Jan 13, 2010

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BGC Manila

• Sep 12, 2019

• #34

Collar, no jeans or trainers........ up to not a tux....... and anything you wanted in between. Lots of options.

 

HastingsSeagull

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Jan 13, 2010

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BGC Manila

• Sep 12, 2019

• #35

Infact I'd probably say quality trainers with a t-shirt and jacket plus reasonable trousers is fine (but wouldn't take the risk).

 

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Tokyohands

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Jan 5, 2017

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Tokyo

• Sep 12, 2019

• #36

 

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Billy the Fish

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Oct 18, 2005

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Haywards Heath

• Sep 12, 2019

• #37

Cowfold Seagull said:

open necked shirt, jacket and trousers maybe?

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This is it surely

 

The Sock of Poskett

The best is yet to come (spoiler alert)

Jun 12, 2009

2,803

• Sep 12, 2019

• #38

zefarelly said:

Take your pick. If anyone questions anything pour a bit of brandy on them and flambé

Not your brandy obviously, that would be a waste.

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Gigging at the Yapton Caravanners Jamboree and Jumble was always a highlight for Rod and the lads

 

Nitram

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Jul 16, 2013

2,178

• Sep 12, 2019

• #39

Lounge suit, tie optional, or smart blazer and trousers.

 

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Postman Pat

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Jul 24, 2007

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Coldean

• Sep 12, 2019

• #40

The black away shirt with tie apparently.

https://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?375287-Brighton-new-Black-Away-Shirt