Disagree about the ties. I have many ties, some with matching cummerbunds, of many different patterns and colors. Variety is key. Also, you omitted waistcoats, always a popular alternative to cummerbunds (and with their own ticket pockets). I have waistcoats of different patterns, including one (with matching tie) from my Oxford Uni dining society, the Stoics: royal blue with sunflower yellow lapels, and of course brass buttons with society logo inscribed.
Steve has a tuxedo story I must tell you. It explains why he has two tuxedos, one an Armani, and that I got to choose which one he would wear for our wedding. It's a good story.
Disagree about the ties. I have many ties, some with matching cummerbunds, of many different patterns and colors. Variety is key. Also, you omitted waistcoats, always a popular alternative to cummerbunds (and with their own ticket pockets). I have waistcoats of different patterns, including one (with matching tie) from my Oxford Uni dining society, the Stoics: royal blue with sunflower yellow lapels, and of course brass buttons with society logo inscribed.
I remember my parents attending the Hope Ball and they always had a cocktail party at our house before hand.
Steve has a tuxedo story I must tell you. It explains why he has two tuxedos, one an Armani, and that I got to choose which one he would wear for our wedding. It's a good story.