1 of MANY - When my oldest, Mary, was 6, I took her on a father daughter date. She wanted to wear her ‘pretty shoes’ and me to wear a tux. Hannah, the next year wanted the same. She saw Phantom, while Mary saw King and I. I have honored their request for almost 30 yrs - con’t
2 of M - it gets harder and harder to wear a black tie anywhere anymore without being mistaken for a waiter or usher. This year I noticed even the ushers are no longer wearing ties. Now it has spread to my grandchildren. Today, in NYC ... con’t
3of M - so in 90 degree weather & 80% humidity, I put on my black tux and bow tie and took Lorelei 6 to the theater across from phantom where I took her mom when she was 6 to see Frozen. (I really didn’t like it. She was bored) but then came home ... con’t
4 of M, through my shirt in the washer and dryer, and re-donned my black tie and took Mary to see Beautiful. We had a blast sitting next to people - let’s just say - “not in a tux” but at least they weren’t in shorts like the matinee. :). Con’t
5 of M. I have the day off for dry cleaning tomorrow and Monday, The it is Cheyenne’s turn to see wicked, Hannah wants to see Moulin and then my wife Tania gets a night out in a tux and finally, a tux for Carnegie Hall Friday where Cheyenne in singing. Wow. Next tweet is urgent
I am so torn, I have loved this tradition with my girls - but fathers, be careful as - it never ends, in fact it spreads. Lord - please more grand SONS. :). It is so strange to see how dress codes have changed over the years. When I first went in the 80’s con’t
You were out of place on a Friday if you didn’t at least wear a nice suit.Many tuxedos - Now? As long as you have underpants on you are in. I hope my son picks this up as daughters love to really dress up. And a man who knows how to dress like a gentleman is growing very rare.
