For the longest time, I thought they were Mourning Coats.
Look, Angel, I know you've been out of the loop for a while, but I'm still evil. I don't do errands...unless they're evil errands.
Lilah ,'Just Rewards (2)'
Natter 46: The FIGHTIN' 46
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesse - Aug 16, 2006 11:00:55 am PDT #2975 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Burrell - Aug 16, 2006 11:11:38 am PDT #2976 of 10001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I thought the only place to see them was on Masterpiece Theater.
Nutty - Aug 16, 2006 11:14:30 am PDT #2977 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
In a tuxedo jacket, you can have your barn door open and nobody might notice for a long time. In a morning coat, people will notice.
(Also, you have flappy tail things, which are almost as good as a cape!, on a morning coat, which you do not have on the standard tuxedo.)
I've seen people in morning dress in person only at weddings, and they never look comfortable in it. I think it must take even more panache to look comfortable in morning dress (to say nothing of evening dress) than it takes to look good in a tuxedo.
Cashmere - Aug 16, 2006 11:15:31 am PDT #2978 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
DH and I had this same conversation about tails/morning coats when were discussing our wedding. His roommate at the time (who was an usher at the wedding and was going to have to wear said coat) said, "Morning coat? Who do you think I am? Beau Brummell?"
I seem to recall it was only the second funniest discussion we had with him.
Topic!Cindy - Aug 16, 2006 11:21:25 am PDT #2979 of 10001
What is even happening?
In a tuxedo jacket, you can have your barn door open and nobody might notice for a long time. In a morning coat, people will notice.I took this literally.
§ ita § - Aug 16, 2006 11:28:49 am PDT #2980 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Engagement rings are given on occasion of an engagement. Wedding rings are given on occasion of a wedding. There are other differences, but that's the biggie.
Cindy--imagine the person is between you and the exit. Imagine they're not approaching you, but moving for one of your kids.
Running isn't always the option--it's the option we want to enable, but there are a number of possible obstacles.
libkitty - Aug 16, 2006 11:30:11 am PDT #2981 of 10001
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
So, are morning coats supposed to be only worn in the morning?
I have heard the Amber mining industry is horrible.
All this time, I never knew amber was mined. I thought it was collected aboveground.
amych - Aug 16, 2006 11:32:25 am PDT #2982 of 10001
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
So, are morning coats supposed to be only worn in the morning?
Yes, but only if "morning" is defined as "the part of the day that comes before dinner".
Topic!Cindy - Aug 16, 2006 11:34:20 am PDT #2983 of 10001
What is even happening?
Cindy--imagine the person is between you and the exit. Imagine they're not approaching you, but moving for one of your kids.
Running isn't always the option--it's the option we want to enable, but there are a number of possible obstacles.
I don't know what I'd do other than get between the person and my child. I would kick if I could. If I had to get in his grasp to ensure my children could flee, I'd do that though, too (I hope).
ChiKat - Aug 16, 2006 11:37:54 am PDT #2984 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Morning coats are formal daywear.