AggieDave 6 #1 April 6, 2004 If I go with a non-western style tux for my wedding, would cowboy boots be out of line? I was thinking about saving up for a nice pair of custom Lucchese Boots for my wedding, but I don't really want to go with a "western" tux (black wranglers, tails, black stetson), but more of a traditional tux. Maybe I should have put this in the womens forum...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 April 6, 2004 QuoteIf I go with a non-western style tux for my wedding, would cowboy boots be out of line? From a style perspective: Yes. From what you want to do and what your fiance thinks: Up to you. Certainly there are western style tuxes without the tails (dark gray, vest in lieu of cumberbund, etc.).So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 April 6, 2004 She likes the idea, but we just didn't know about what was "proper", but I guess being in TX no on would probably even notice.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #4 April 6, 2004 The nature of the tuxedo is that it inherently is without tails. It was, in fact, the purpose for the design. I like the vest in lieu of cummerbund idea, though. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 April 6, 2004 Yeah, I've already decided NO to a cummerbund, definately a vest. I think I'm going to have to buy a tux, though, since I'm going to have to get the jacket custom tailored do to my chest and shoulders.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #6 April 6, 2004 QuoteIf I go with a non-western style tux for my wedding, would cowboy boots be out of line? __________________________________________________ Yes, totally!"Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #7 April 6, 2004 Yes, totally out of line? Or yes, you can wear them?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #8 April 6, 2004 Dave, This is YOUR wedding, so don't worry about what other people think. This day is all about you and your fiance. And I think it's great to throw in a little of your own personality! I would not have a problem with you wearing cowboy boots in your wedding, but even if I did, who cares?! It's about you. . . remember that. Now, if your fiance has a problem with them, that's a different story . .. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DrunkMonkey 0 #9 April 6, 2004 QuoteIf I go with a non-western style tux for my wedding, would cowboy boots be out of line? With a non-western style tux--Yes. As for the beaucoup expensive boots--wear a regular tux, spend the $ you woulda spent on 'em on a kickass honeymoon... But then again, I'm from Illinois, so I'm a bit outta my element on Western Fashion... EDIT: Ignore all of the above--'tis your day. If you and your Fiancee' like it, go for it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #10 April 6, 2004 Yep, what Kel said. It's your day, make it reflect your style. This is exactly why me and Bryan are eloping in vegas. We don't have to worry about that crap. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Orchid 0 #11 April 6, 2004 It will be totally out of line."Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites headoverheels 291 #12 April 6, 2004 Totally out of line. If you want to be proper, get a copy of Judith Martin's "Miss Manners on Weddings," have your intended peruse it, and obey her every command. I seem to recall that proper for a daytime wedding will have the men in striped pants... Edit to add: hey, still buy the boots, they are great. Any you'll feel less constrained with materials if you are not trying to make them look good for the wedding attire, such as wondering whether it is ostrich or gator for an afternoon wedding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites EricaH 0 #13 April 6, 2004 I think you can wear them. But I'm also a bit odd. It's your wedding, it's IN Texas - most likely no one will notice. I don't think anything is "out of line", you can do anything @ a wedding these days. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Yoshi 0 #14 April 6, 2004 I wouldnt do the boots, but then again I would wear cowboy boots at all. its all about your style. my tux when I got married was all about me... its your day. do what YOU want and what YOU like.. screw being "proper" who needs it anyways. hell...top it off with a huge purple fuzzy cowboy hat.. that will definatly take the attention away from the boots!_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mrhoop 0 #15 April 6, 2004 In Texas boots are worn with a tux all the time. Just dont wear plain ropers. Wear nice dress boots that might cost alot more than ropers. Also congrats, I hope you have a good wedding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gawain 0 #16 April 6, 2004 QuoteYeah, I've already decided NO to a cummerbund, definately a vest. I think I'm going to have to buy a tux, though, since I'm going to have to get the jacket custom tailored do to my chest and shoulders. Now that you mentioned that you're going to buy the tux, I would go pretty conservative. Those designs are more timeless, suitable for any occaision, but don't lend themselves to being very attractive with cowboy boots. I also suggest (if you can swing the $) is that you have a vest and cummerbund (not to wear at the same time, one may be better than the other for some occaisions). Even in Texas, men can look pretty snazzy without cowboy boots...or maybe I'm thinking only of Dallas... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Keith 0 #17 April 6, 2004 Dave, I say set your own style. Being a boot man myself, I don't think it'll be a problem to wear boots with a traditional tux. And I'm gay so I Must now Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumper03 0 #18 April 6, 2004 QuoteIf I go with a non-western style tux for my wedding, would cowboy boots be out of line? I was thinking about saving up for a nice pair of custom Lucchese Boots for my wedding, but I don't really want to go with a "western" tux (black wranglers, tails, black stetson), but more of a traditional tux. Maybe I should have put this in the womens forum... If you gonna wear the boots and stetson, might as well go whole hog and put on the six-shooters. Saw a couple get married in Ft. Worth and the man was wearing six-shooters on both sides. Looked like Doc Holliday Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 1,623 #19 April 6, 2004 Be a man - do whatever your fiancee tells you. PS a traditional tux is a wonderful investment. It will last for decades and never go out of style.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 212 #20 April 6, 2004 What color is the Tux?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #21 April 6, 2004 QuoteAnd I'm gay so For now you are...i'm still convinced that i'll change your mind...or at least have fun trying. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites moodyskydiver 0 #22 April 6, 2004 I worked at a western wear store in HS and my first yr of college and we had a subsudy type thing with a formal wear company for tux ordering. I've seen numerous non-western style tuxedos worn with nice dress boots and it actually looked pretty good. It all depends on the style of tux,boots and how "proper" you want your wedding. Just my $.02 "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #23 April 6, 2004 QuoteWhat color is the Tux? Don't know yet, exactly, except that the tux will be black. As for the "other"colors, I'm not real sure. Might go with a black vest, or maybe a cool dark green vest...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 259 #24 April 6, 2004 QuoteNow, if your fiance has a problem with them, that's a different story . .. Somehow I can't see Dave marrying any woman who would have a problem with him wearing cowboy boots in any situation. They're just too much a part of who he is. Dave - I dare ya to ask her if you can wear that ratty old straw hat of yours in the wedding - if you're doing it outdoors that is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 35 #25 April 7, 2004 Wear the boots, you're a Texan after all. Aren't they allowed pretty much everywhere like flip-flops are in Florida? They're a part of your culture. But, definitely wear a classic style tux. You don't want to look back 30 years from now and say, "what was I thinking!". Another thing, everyone is going to be looking at the bride, they don't care about the groom's feet! Wear what makes you happy and just don't invite Ms. Manners and you won't have a problem. 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AggieDave 6 #7 April 6, 2004 Yes, totally out of line? Or yes, you can wear them?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #8 April 6, 2004 Dave, This is YOUR wedding, so don't worry about what other people think. This day is all about you and your fiance. And I think it's great to throw in a little of your own personality! I would not have a problem with you wearing cowboy boots in your wedding, but even if I did, who cares?! It's about you. . . remember that. Now, if your fiance has a problem with them, that's a different story . .. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #9 April 6, 2004 QuoteIf I go with a non-western style tux for my wedding, would cowboy boots be out of line? With a non-western style tux--Yes. As for the beaucoup expensive boots--wear a regular tux, spend the $ you woulda spent on 'em on a kickass honeymoon... But then again, I'm from Illinois, so I'm a bit outta my element on Western Fashion... EDIT: Ignore all of the above--'tis your day. If you and your Fiancee' like it, go for it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #10 April 6, 2004 Yep, what Kel said. It's your day, make it reflect your style. This is exactly why me and Bryan are eloping in vegas. We don't have to worry about that crap. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #11 April 6, 2004 It will be totally out of line."Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 291 #12 April 6, 2004 Totally out of line. If you want to be proper, get a copy of Judith Martin's "Miss Manners on Weddings," have your intended peruse it, and obey her every command. I seem to recall that proper for a daytime wedding will have the men in striped pants... Edit to add: hey, still buy the boots, they are great. Any you'll feel less constrained with materials if you are not trying to make them look good for the wedding attire, such as wondering whether it is ostrich or gator for an afternoon wedding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #13 April 6, 2004 I think you can wear them. But I'm also a bit odd. It's your wedding, it's IN Texas - most likely no one will notice. I don't think anything is "out of line", you can do anything @ a wedding these days. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #14 April 6, 2004 I wouldnt do the boots, but then again I would wear cowboy boots at all. its all about your style. my tux when I got married was all about me... its your day. do what YOU want and what YOU like.. screw being "proper" who needs it anyways. hell...top it off with a huge purple fuzzy cowboy hat.. that will definatly take the attention away from the boots!_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrhoop 0 #15 April 6, 2004 In Texas boots are worn with a tux all the time. Just dont wear plain ropers. Wear nice dress boots that might cost alot more than ropers. Also congrats, I hope you have a good wedding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #16 April 6, 2004 QuoteYeah, I've already decided NO to a cummerbund, definately a vest. I think I'm going to have to buy a tux, though, since I'm going to have to get the jacket custom tailored do to my chest and shoulders. Now that you mentioned that you're going to buy the tux, I would go pretty conservative. Those designs are more timeless, suitable for any occaision, but don't lend themselves to being very attractive with cowboy boots. I also suggest (if you can swing the $) is that you have a vest and cummerbund (not to wear at the same time, one may be better than the other for some occaisions). Even in Texas, men can look pretty snazzy without cowboy boots...or maybe I'm thinking only of Dallas... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #17 April 6, 2004 Dave, I say set your own style. Being a boot man myself, I don't think it'll be a problem to wear boots with a traditional tux. And I'm gay so I Must now Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #18 April 6, 2004 QuoteIf I go with a non-western style tux for my wedding, would cowboy boots be out of line? I was thinking about saving up for a nice pair of custom Lucchese Boots for my wedding, but I don't really want to go with a "western" tux (black wranglers, tails, black stetson), but more of a traditional tux. Maybe I should have put this in the womens forum... If you gonna wear the boots and stetson, might as well go whole hog and put on the six-shooters. Saw a couple get married in Ft. Worth and the man was wearing six-shooters on both sides. Looked like Doc Holliday Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #19 April 6, 2004 Be a man - do whatever your fiancee tells you. PS a traditional tux is a wonderful investment. It will last for decades and never go out of style.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #20 April 6, 2004 What color is the Tux?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #21 April 6, 2004 QuoteAnd I'm gay so For now you are...i'm still convinced that i'll change your mind...or at least have fun trying. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #22 April 6, 2004 I worked at a western wear store in HS and my first yr of college and we had a subsudy type thing with a formal wear company for tux ordering. I've seen numerous non-western style tuxedos worn with nice dress boots and it actually looked pretty good. It all depends on the style of tux,boots and how "proper" you want your wedding. Just my $.02 "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 April 6, 2004 QuoteWhat color is the Tux? Don't know yet, exactly, except that the tux will be black. As for the "other"colors, I'm not real sure. Might go with a black vest, or maybe a cool dark green vest...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #24 April 6, 2004 QuoteNow, if your fiance has a problem with them, that's a different story . .. Somehow I can't see Dave marrying any woman who would have a problem with him wearing cowboy boots in any situation. They're just too much a part of who he is. Dave - I dare ya to ask her if you can wear that ratty old straw hat of yours in the wedding - if you're doing it outdoors that is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #25 April 7, 2004 Wear the boots, you're a Texan after all. Aren't they allowed pretty much everywhere like flip-flops are in Florida? They're a part of your culture. But, definitely wear a classic style tux. You don't want to look back 30 years from now and say, "what was I thinking!". Another thing, everyone is going to be looking at the bride, they don't care about the groom's feet! Wear what makes you happy and just don't invite Ms. Manners and you won't have a problem. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
