Help needed please

[4GS]

We're going out on Saturday night for a meal, it's in a casino we joined last month to celebrate my sis -in-law's 21st birthday.

Most of the gentlemen eating were wearing, jacket trousers, shirt with collar and tie which is my normal attire when stepping out with Mrs 4GS. However, some gentlemen wear not wearing a tie with their suits and they didn't look at all out of place.

What I'd like to know is this:

Should I stick to my morals and wear a shirt + tie combo?
or
Throw caution to the wind, stay steadfast in the face of adversity and go (heaven forbid) tie-less?

TIA

[tigerlily11]

They might not let in if u turn up tie-less.
have one in ur pocket just in case.
Do u go shopping with ur suit on?

[shaking]

don't lower your standards, wear a tie

[4GS]

The dress code is smart casual, which means no jeans and/or trainers. I asked the Receptionist at the time if it was acceptable to gain admission tie-less, and apparently it is.

When I say stepping out, I mean socially, not for domestic stuff like shopping, school run etc.

[mrs_overall]

I'd stick with a tie.
Don't lower your standards!

[joggerjayne]

I think "no tie" can look smarter.

A tie only looks "formal". Don't confuse that with "smart".

[mccfluff]

for me a tie is too smart, so i would go for less casual, but if your more comfortable wearing a tie, then stick with it!

[Lisa1983]

I'd go without the tie, less stuffy especially at the casino and anyway if you were nervous at a bet you'd just start fiddling about with your tie and that would be a dead give away!!!

[tigerlily11]

Nice thought though.
Used to be a time blokes wouldn't be seen dead without the full thing. Even when gong shopping.

[cazzz1975]

a tie looks much smarter in my opinion, it looks like you have made more of an effort, If mrs 4gs is going to get glammed up and look smart its only fitting that you smarten up too.

you both have to co-ordinate as a couple!

[shaking]

A lot depends on what the ladies are wearing, ie 'little black dress' if you are tieless you will be under dressed and would not be showing respect to your partner. Hope you have a lovely evening.

[joggerjayne]

We have 2 casinos in Brighton. I go to both of them from time to time. The men hardly ever wear ties, and always look smart.

[Lisa1983]

Why can't 4GS's wife dress to suit him, without the tie!

[shaking]

all ladies like to get dressed up when they are being taken out, couldn't imagine going out for dinner otherwise.

[cazzz1975]

gracious!! a lady wants to look her best when she goes out!!

[andy-hughes]

I would go wearing a tie, and if you feel alwkward, take it off.

Simple really - covers all bases, and you will comfortable what ever happens.

[Lisa1983]

SUREly you can still dress up without your other half wearing a tie!!

[4GS]

you're right Lisa,

and please don't call me Shirley

[RevFunk]

4GS last wedding I went to I wore a nice charcoal grey 3 button suit and a black lacoste polo shirt and looked rather dashing.

I work in an office and loads of us dont wear ties

[Lisa1983]

lol 4GS i won't, unless you decide to wear a dress