Good grief what a load of pretentious twaddle. What century do you live in? Thank goodness most of us live an post-Thatcherite world where you're measured by what you have achieved rather than who great-great-grandfather was.All over the world wrote: What I'm saying is that to some people it might seem very improper. It is as if Michelle Obama was to put on a Tiara, she just can't. Or if David Beckham wore a signet ring... It's just not done.
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Isn't Black Tie all about following strict etiquette anyway? Everyone tries to mess with Black Tie these days, the ones that follow proper etiquette will be the ones that will be noticed.
Black tie as it has been handed down to us is suppose to be unfussy dress for informal (as opposed to casual) wear. Yes it has been messed with and I've seen some deplorable attempts at individualism/humour in my time. But then I've also seen a handful of examples were evolution has created stunning results.
As for trews, I personally wouldn't. But I've not objection to any Scots that would - however this is more a cultural and political view than anything stylistic.