RickB Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Ive been invited to a formal function where the dress code is "lounge suit or morning coat"I have no idea what these are or where to find them.Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 ie not a tux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickB Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 possibly, its a Royal garden party so that would make sence. how much do they cost to hire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Don't worry about it too much. A lounge suit is just a normal suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 In that case it really is just a bog standard suit or dress uniform. When I went a couple of the lasses just turned up in jeans. After all the fuss we went through getting our hats and dresses. One tip - do not get changed in waverly station - hundreds of others do too. And there's no booze!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickB Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 WHAT NO BOOZE!! I thought I might get free champagne off them.Ive got a couple of suits Both a bit old but they should be ok for it.Its a good excuse for a trip to London though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 ah not done the london one, but believe that's similar, though you may have a wee bit more sercurity. No one bothered to check my id or handbag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 A lounge suit is another name for business suit and usually indicates a semi-formal function. A darker suit with a white shirt and tie are appropriate. On some occasions, if the function is an informal outdoor afternoon affair, then the lounge suit can be more casual, lighter colored, and worn without a tie (unless it is a Royal affair). But, when in doubt, always dress more formally. For women, a lounge suit normally indicates a shorter length dress or outfit as opposed to a formal floor length gown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 it's daydress with hat for women, though hat seems to be pretty optional, gloves are no longer compulsory, apparently my red fishnet ones weren't suitable, according to the male prude in his SKIRT (he may call it a kilt).National dress is usually very apparent. Do remind any females accompanying you NOT to wear stilettos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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