The T. Barry Knicker Co. offers black-tie golfers these “luxurious Tuxedo Knickers”, a concept they describe as “eccentric elegance”. Based on the getup shown in the photo I’d say that description is half right.
Thanks to dhermann for originally posting this travesty on The Fedora Lounge boards.
Posted in: Hall of Shame
Cygnus
August 30, 2012
Certainly not my cup of tea…
However, in looking through a copy of an invitation to the Queen’s coronation on 2 June 1953, it is interesting to note that the dress regulations specify that black breeches with buttons or buckles at the knee and black silk hose are to be worn with an ordinary evening dress jacket as an alternative to court dress, so apparently there is a precedent!
(The invitation also allows for black waistcoats, though white bow ties are called for.)
Peter Marshall
August 30, 2012
Yes, there definitely is a precedent for black breeches in British court dress. However, the red socks, red bow tie and black-and-white spectator shoes in the above getup are all distinctly American.
Hal
August 31, 2012
Wow.
Just wow.
Don A.
September 2, 2012
Another one of those awful crossovers or hybrids between formalwear and sportswear. Best avoided like the plague… or killed with fire.
A. R
September 3, 2012
I can assure you that anyone showing up to any of the semi-formal functions I attend dressed like this gentleman would be politely turned away. Disturbing…
Terry Schartz
October 10, 2012
Oh Good Lord Peter, I know in America there is an Unprecedented number of “style” failures but this is GWAD awful. LOL