http://ask.metafilter.com/78333/Formal-Christmas-Attire/ Comments on Ask MetaFilter post Formal Christmas Attire Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:23:54 -0800 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:23:54 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/78333/Formal-Christmas-Attire So I am looking for ideas as to what to wear to this year's company Christmas party. The theme is Naughty is Nice. I am not looking for anything too naughty, but more along the lines of something formal but outlandish. Any place that I could rent something for one night in the San Francisco area would be perfect. I have a couple of ideas, suit with a tophat/cane, maybe a leisure suit, anything that would turn heads. Oh yes, I am a guy and I am not too into the assless leather chaps/gag ball/leather thong. post:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.78333 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:57:24 -0800 sir_rubixalot christmas part attire formal wear clothing http://ask.metafilter.com/78333/Formal-Christmas-Attire#1163204 velour comment:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.78333-1163204 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:23:54 -0800 Ironmouth http://ask.metafilter.com/78333/Formal-Christmas-Attire#1163271 If you want to look nice but still follow the theme, maybe try going traditional-dressed-up with a touch of fun? Like a tuxedo, but replace the jacket with a blach leather one? Or top hat and a whip? comment:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.78333-1163271 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:27:15 -0800 Zephyrial http://ask.metafilter.com/78333/Formal-Christmas-Attire#1163401 The devil is a gentleman. Wear a tux, pointy goatee/slim mustache, horns and a tail. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.78333-1163401 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:11:36 -0800 MonkeyToes http://ask.metafilter.com/78333/Formal-Christmas-Attire#1163676 Full suit like in the older gangster movies... sharp and dark =) comment:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.78333-1163676 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:49:42 -0800 Mardigan http://ask.metafilter.com/78333/Formal-Christmas-Attire#1163726 ACT rents costumes out through their Costume Rentals department, and their staff will help you come up with an excellent costume to match your theme. They are often very busy, but you could call and try to schedule a fitting to check the place out. 415.439.2379 comment:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.78333-1163726 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:35:47 -0800 mochilove http://ask.metafilter.com/78333/Formal-Christmas-Attire#1163750 Awesome! Thanks guys! I like the early 20th century gangster idea, and I will check out ACT and see what they have. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.78333-1163750 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:57:37 -0800 sir_rubixalot