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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 13:51:40 GMT
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Post by Basket1lady on Jun 11, 2016 13:59:36 GMT
Tie. He will take it off as soon as they start dancing, but start with the tie. Tell him to put the tie in his pocket, or he will lose it!
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Post by gorgeouskid on Jun 11, 2016 14:00:13 GMT
No tie. Gingham is casual.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 11, 2016 14:00:34 GMT
If he is digging the Vineyard Vines style ask him how he would feel about a bow tie. They are really popular with teen boys these days that dress in that style. If he says yes, then don't go matchy matchy in color, go with a color that is in the same tone, but contrasting. Check the Vineyard Vines site, they have some great ones to get an idea.
For example, at graduation the other night, the young man across the way from where we were sitting was wearing khaki shorts, a pink gingham shirt just like the one you posted and bright blue bow tie. Adorable.
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Post by grinningcat on Jun 11, 2016 14:09:10 GMT
No tie. There's no point. Bow tie maybe but a regular tie? Nope. Not cool. Or necessary. Especially with gingham.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 11, 2016 14:14:11 GMT
Oh, I forgot to mention-yes with gingham shirt/bow tie, no regular tie and no jacket. Most of the kids around here opt for the bow tie (and it looks fine with khakis) but skip the jacket. Actually, a lot of grown men do too.  |
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Post by hop2 on Jun 11, 2016 14:24:11 GMT
If he wanted a tie I would suggest a bow tie. Or a solid light color tie. Key words would be IF HE wanted a tie. If he doesn't then I'd skip it. Totally. What does that color gingham look like in person? I can't get past a navy blazer with that green I see on my screen, but I can't trust screen colors. Maybe it's my screens interpretation of that color but it doesn't look like it would go with navy? Don't go by me I have no idea what the real life colors look like together and I'm not a fashion authority or anything.  . So carry on. I hope he has fun and enjoys himself |
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Post by SwissArmyBeth on Jun 11, 2016 14:26:53 GMT
Is a jacket the norm for your area? It's different from state to state. Here, the boys all wore vests and colored shirts or suspenders and bow ties. Some had regular ties, some had no ties, and no one had a jacket. And almost all of them wore brand spanking new white Vans. I'm ready for white vans to go away...  |
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Post by KelleeM on Jun 11, 2016 14:29:51 GMT
I'm the last person to give out fashion advice. But I can't get past the price of that shirt. No judgement from me, I may actually live in a cave, but that's for real?? I've never paid more than $40 for a top for myself and that was long after I stopped growing.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 14:33:55 GMT
I would say no tie. A quick Google search for Vineyard Vines gingham does several styling options, but none of them have a tie.
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Post by MsKnit on Jun 11, 2016 14:34:53 GMT
No tie. That shirt doesn't say dressed up to me.
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Post by YooHoot on Jun 11, 2016 14:39:07 GMT
No tie.
And $98 for a shirt for a boy in 8th grade just made my head explode.
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Post by msliz on Jun 11, 2016 14:41:21 GMT
I'm another in the "no tie with gingham" camp.
And there's no way I'd ever pay that much for a child's shirt.
ETA: I apologize for commenting on the price. It was rude of me. I'll own it. It also occurred to me that it was sexist, as I recently shelled out that much for another prom dress for my DD that she'll probably never wear again.
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Post by mom on Jun 11, 2016 14:47:20 GMT
If he is digging the Vineyard Vines style ask him how he would feel about a bow tie. They are really popular with teen boys these days that dress in that style. If he says yes, then don't go matchy matchy in color, go with a color that is in the same tone, but contrasting. Check the Vineyard Vines site, they have some great ones to get an idea. For example, at graduation the other night, the young man across the way from where we were sitting was wearing khaki shorts, a pink gingham shirt just like the one you posted and bright blue bow tie. Adorable. I agree. And FWIW, my 15 year old loves VV, and would chose bowtie over regular tie overtime. |
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jun 11, 2016 14:50:09 GMT
No tie, unless he wants to do a bow tie. He could do a skinny tie/no jacket, but if others are wearing jackets, I get that.
Also, I'm sorry to see some peas being rude about the price of the shirt.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 14:53:44 GMT
Not needed, but a bow tie would dress up the outfit for this fun event. Hope your son has a great time at the dance.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 14:56:05 GMT
I agree with no tie and also agree that the comments on the price are unnecessary and rude.
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Post by Chips on Jun 11, 2016 14:56:14 GMT
If he is digging the Vineyard Vines style ask him how he would feel about a bow tie. They are really popular with teen boys these days that dress in that style. If he says yes, then don't go matchy matchy in color, go with a color that is in the same tone, but contrasting. Check the Vineyard Vines site, they have some great ones to get an idea. For example, at graduation the other night, the young man across the way from where we were sitting was wearing khaki shorts, a pink gingham shirt just like the one you posted and bright blue bow tie. Adorable. I love the bow tie suggestion and hope he has a great time! I loved my eighth grade dance  |
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Post by used2scrap on Jun 11, 2016 15:00:36 GMT
I think the light bright green will pop with the navy. If he wants a tie/bow tie, paisley pairs well with gingham.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 11, 2016 15:04:48 GMT
If he is digging the Vineyard Vines style ask him how he would feel about a bow tie. They are really popular with teen boys these days that dress in that style. If he says yes, then don't go matchy matchy in color, go with a color that is in the same tone, but contrasting. Check the Vineyard Vines site, they have some great ones to get an idea. For example, at graduation the other night, the young man across the way from where we were sitting was wearing khaki shorts, a pink gingham shirt just like the one you posted and bright blue bow tie. Adorable. I agree. And FWIW, my 15 year old loves VV, and would chose bowtie over regular tie overtime. Both of my kids too. And we saw a ton of bow ties at graduation this year. VV style is pretty popular-it is like an updated version of the preppy boys from my high school years. All the way down to their Sperrys. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 16:27:15 GMT
For a dance, I would insist on a tie just to get him into the idea certain events in life ARE dress up. I think a dance falls into the "this is a dress up event" because once he is out of high school any dance he is invited to or expected to attend will be a "tie affair" if not a full on tux affair. His future wife will thank you that you taught him dressing up is expected and not just a bare minimum to get by.
I'd go with a contrasting solid color tie.
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 11, 2016 16:44:29 GMT
For an eighth grade dance, no tie. There will be other opportunities to dress up more, but a junior high dance probably isn't that formal. It is a dance, so being more comfortable is probably more important. Kids do need to learn how to really dress up, but this isn't the place (my guess). My kids were more casual in junior high and then made the adjustment for high school and beyond. My youngest, 20, loves to get dressed up and look good for more formal occasions. Yesterday we were in Kohl's forever looking for the right tie for a wedding. This is for the kid who could do all of his school shopping in less than 30 minutes.
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Post by valleyview on Jun 11, 2016 16:52:45 GMT
It looks like your boy is a snappy dresser! Are other kids wearing jackets - is there a specific dress code? I think that shirt is fine with either blazer or tie. |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jun 11, 2016 16:54:22 GMT
No tie.
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Post by used2scrap on Jun 11, 2016 16:56:13 GMT
For an eighth grade dance, no tie. There will be other opportunities to dress up more, but a junior high dance probably isn't that formal. It is a dance, so being more comfortable is probably more important. Kids do need to learn how to really dress up, but this isn't the place (my guess). My kids were more casual in junior high and then made the adjustment for high school and beyond. My youngest, 20, loves to get dressed up and look good for more formal occasions. Yesterday we were in Kohl's forever looking for the right tie for a wedding. This is for the kid who could do all of his school shopping in less than 30 minutes. Our kids' middle school 8th grade end of the year dance is semi formal, and ties were standard. |
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Post by melanell on Jun 11, 2016 17:04:11 GMT
Love that shirt! The color I'm seeing on my screen would go nicely with navy. And I love the idea of the bow tie. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 18:01:13 GMT
If he wanted a tie I would suggest a bow tie. Or a solid light color tie. Key words would be IF HE wanted a tie. If he doesn't then I'd skip it. Totally. What does that color gingham look like in person? I can't get past a navy blazer with that green I see on my screen, but I can't trust screen colors. Maybe it's my screens interpretation of that color but it doesn't look like it would go with navy? Don't go by me I have no idea what the real life colors look like together and I'm not a fashion authority or anything. . So carry on. I hope he has fun and enjoys himself Thank you, it is more of an aqua color it looks nice with the jacket. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 18:02:40 GMT
For an eighth grade dance, no tie. There will be other opportunities to dress up more, but a junior high dance probably isn't that formal. It is a dance, so being more comfortable is probably more important. Kids do need to learn how to really dress up, but this isn't the place (my guess). My kids were more casual in junior high and then made the adjustment for high school and beyond. My youngest, 20, loves to get dressed up and look good for more formal occasions. Yesterday we were in Kohl's forever looking for the right tie for a wedding. This is for the kid who could do all of his school shopping in less than 30 minutes. Our kids' middle school 8th grade end of the year dance is semi formal, and ties were standard. The dress code is shirt and tie suggested, jackets optional. More so you don't have to feel obligated to buy one if you don't own one. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 18:04:42 GMT
No tie. And $98 for a shirt for a boy in 8th grade just made my head explode. Luckily we bought the shirt 3 years ago, and it still fits so I've gotten more than my money's worth. His was cheaper it was a boys shirt not the men's version I posted. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 18:05:29 GMT
I think the light bright green will pop with the navy. If he wants a tie/bow tie, paisley pairs well with gingham. Love the idea of paisley! Let's see what he says! |
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. So carry on.
