Appropriate attire for a fundraising gala - question

[Funk#49]

We're going to a fundraising gala at the University of Kentucky this evening. I have a tux. It's just not been cleaned and pressed since the last time I wore it. I also do not like wearing it. With the patent leather shoes, I look like a bass player in some horrible early '60's r & b band.

I was going to go with a black suit, white shirt, and black tie. I think that would be sufficient and dressy enough for a mid week fundraiser at an on-campus event, right? Otherwise I'm looking at having to leave work early at then sweet talking and/or threatening someone to clean and press my tux while I wait.

This just dawned on me a little while ago that I might be under dressed and I can't get a hold of my girl to ask her just how formal this thing is.

 

[Nolec]

We're going to a fundraising gala at the University of Kentucky this evening. I have a tux. It's just not been cleaned and pressed since the last time I wore it. I also do not like wearing it. With the patent leather shoes, I look like a bass player in some horrible early '60's r & b band.

I was going to go with a black suit, white shirt, and black tie. I think that would be sufficient and dressy enough for a mid week fundraiser at an on-campus event, right? Otherwise I'm looking at having to leave work early at then sweet talking and/or threatening someone to clean and press my tux while I wait.

This just dawned on me a little while ago that I might be under dressed and I can't get a hold of my girl to ask her just how formal this thing is.

My wife and I attended the FSU gala last Fall. There was a smattering of tuxes, but also some sport coats. Mostly dark or black suits. You should be fine.

 

[On Iowa]

As long as your money is still green, you should be fine.

 

[FreeFlyNole]

 

[Lemon Thrower]

We're going to a fundraising gala at the University of Kentucky this evening. I have a tux. It's just not been cleaned and pressed since the last time I wore it. I also do not like wearing it. With the patent leather shoes, I look like a bass player in some horrible early '60's r & b band.

I know its Kentucky, but you should update your wardrobe from the light blue tux to a black one. but keep the hat.

 

[seminoledq]

You should wear a tux. Your lady should wear something yellow. This will do:

 

[Bartdog]

so obvious...

 

[More Kirk Less Spock]

wear a coat and tie - you'll be all good. The world is much less formal than it used to be.

 

[RunRonnieRun]

wear a coat and tie - you'll be all good. The world is much less formal than it used to be.

And that's a goddamned shame.

 

[ericram]

Make sure your shoes are clean and your money is green. All will be fine.

 

[More Kirk Less Spock]

My wife and I attended the FSU gala last Fall. There was a smattering of tuxes, but also some sport coats. Mostly dark or black suits. You should be fine.

And that's a goddamned shame.

I too prefer formal events to be formal. When we head to the Straz center to see a broadway show, it drives me crazy when I see people dressed in jeans.

 

[cmanole]

Buy a new tux like the rest of us