Sunday, June 15, 2008

Showing Respect


David Hober wrote suggesting that I write about clothes for funerals, and I happened to have this photo from a post-memorial gathering I attended last year. Gray suit, white shirt, black oxfords and a black necktie are the uniform of the day.

David suggested black Irish poplin for the day's necktie. I prefer black grenadine but any matte black is correct. Ultra-conservative dress shows respect.

3 comments:

Jocke said...

It might just be that you're sitting down, but the tie looks a bit long?

Will said...

It's just the way I'm sitting Jocke.

oldworldgent said...

One need not wait for funerals. Ultra-conservative dress always shows respect: at concerts, lectures, dinner parties, etc.