JohnG,
Ditto Christmas Eve. We dress to the nines, go out to the fanciest restaurant in town, back home for gift exchange, then out to the cathedral for the music program preluding midnight mass. Makes a great evening.
We also like to dine out for our anniversary. When the waitstaff sees you dressed up, they know it's a special occasion, and will take extra care of you.
Ricknlynn,
You were exactly the person I was addressing. Reread it with that in mind. The mega-rich snobs already own a tux, or two, or three, and don't need to be told.
I just bought a white dinner jacket on Ebay for $25. Got a crazy floral cummerbund & bow tie, some fancy studs/cufflinks, and a nice vest too. All together cost less than $50.
You can buy shoes right out of rental stock at the local tux rental. Rental shoes are unjustly notoriously painful. I tried on about six pair before I found the ones that fit. Now my formal shoes are one of my most comfortable pairs. I've had them since '97 (for my wedding), and they cost $35 back then.
>>I think the point is, to have a great time, dress up, look sharp and have a little fun.....If you have a suit, great, if you have a tux, great.....I mostly want to see your smile....<<
Hear, hear! You do have a way with words!
