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i-just-look-at-pictures · 1 year

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Grace's Wedding Dress

Something I see discussed so much on SM about Tommy and Grace's wedding is how 'horrible' her dress was or how frumpy/dowdy they made her, particularly in comparison to her S2 look and how she was dressed at the Gala.

Can we all take a step back for a moment and just assess WHY she wore such a modest wedding dress in such a formal colour? To quote the girl herself 'half of the British Army are downstairs'.

Grace comes from an EXTREMELY conservative, aristocratic, military family from whom she appears almost entirely estranged. We learn that the only reason they even attend her wedding isn't that her family love her or care about her or WANT to attend her wedding. No, they come out of respect for Tommy's war records.

Let's let that just settle for a moment. They would have allowed their niece who has NO FAMILY, NO PARENTS, NO SIBLINGS to marry alone because they don't like the man she is marrying.

Why is that? Not that it's ever explained but I would say it is safe to say they know she left her husband for Tommy. Her closest family know that, at least. No, they don't know Tommy is Charlie's biological Father (not that it takes a genius) but they know that she has been living in sin with him for a good amount of time and they do not approve, not in the slightest.

Grace knows this. Tommy knows this. It's partly why he hates them in his house so much. They have disrespected him and his wife before the wedding has even started by turning up in uniform DESPITE their request not to. Does Tommy kick them out? No. Does he say anything? No. Why? Because 'for Grace's sake, nothing will go wrong. Those BASTARDS out there are her family.'

Grace Burgess, who gave up everything to be with Thomas Shelby, tailored her entire wedding for the purpose of regaining the respect of her family. The hair? Reserved. The dress? Modest. The reception? Traditional. The venue? Her posh home. Charlie? Kept out the way.

She did everything she was supposed to and Tommy supported it because he knew how much it meant to her.

The wedding was meant to be out of character, the dress was meant to be boring. That was what she was going for.

She wanted them to like her again. The girl who had no one just wanted to be loved and respected by her family and those fuckers didn't give one shiny fuck. What hurts is that Tommy knew that and he didn't say a word. Just drank his wine and let her believe any of it made a difference.

On their wedding day we gain just the slightest perspective into what Grace's life was like before she met Tommy. Grace who grew up to become an undercover operative. Grace who loved so fucking hard. Grace who was fun and passionate and spirited was surrounded by those kinds of people. Stuck up, traditional, reserved, judgemental, horrible people. Perhaps also safe to say that's also what her parents were like.

And who stepped up? The Shelbys. Despite EVERYTHING. Who sat through the entire thing, supported her, supported their brother, respected the sanctity of her wedding day and fought to keep the fact the Russians had turned up from her? The Shelbys.

Polly fucking Grey cared more about Grace's well-being on her wedding day than her own family did and that? That is fucking devastating.

So no, it's not just an 'ugly' dress or a hairstyle. It's the fact that that night she is back to a silken nightie. It's the fact however many weeks later she is in a strapless fucking ballgown with a fuck off sapphire hanging from her chest as she schmoozes with Birmingham's elite.

It's the fact that when her boring family are downstairs, she's shagging the truth about international business dealings from her gangster husband whilst wearing glittery, diamond-encrusted garters under said reserved wedding dress.

That was Grace, the real Grace. The Grace Tommy (and we) fell in love with. It was nothing to do with poor taste. She wanted to appear respectable, just for the day.

The show completely whitewashes the HELL Grace would have gone through prior to her husband's suicide.

She could not file for divorce, women weren't allowed. She could not retain custody of her own child if she left her husband, he had to consent. Her name would have been published in the paper, she would have had to stand up in court and confess to adultery, her child was legally the property of her husband, she would have lost every asset that she brought into the marriage.

She would have been socially shunned, ridiculed, cast out of respectable society. But did she care? Not a jot. She loved Tommy, unconditionally, unwaveringly loved him and threw her life away to be with him. The bravery of that is unparalleled by any other character in the show and what makes it haunting is the reality of it. Grace Burgess was every woman in the 20th century who married the wrong man - stuck.

Grace is the most complex character in the show and you cannot convince me otherwise and she was snuffed out on a whim. She would have been magnificent. Damn you SK, damn you.

#grace burgess #grace shelby #tommy x grace

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duchessofostergotlands · 1 year

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I very curious about Mary of Denmark’s wedding dress designer. I saw in your post that it was designed by Uffe Frank. Because I did love the dress, I went ahead checked his website, social pages etc… And man has even less followers my grandma, almost no online presence. It just seemed odd. This guy designed the crown princess’ then poof he is gone

It's an interesting conversation (that's code for: I'm about to ramble!). I honestly don't know anything about Uffe's career. I think there's two possibilities and I'll discuss them both.

Firstly, it's possible that his career is absolutely fine and he just doesn't prioritise an online presence. There's this unusual group of designers who pretty much exclusively create bespoke pieces for a limited clientele and have very little to no presence online because they don't have to. If everything you make is bespoke and all your clients are drawn from a small pool of aristocrats and public figures then most people in your target market will hear about you through word of mouth, not Instagram. It actually benefits them to remain exclusive and mysterious. There are other examples in this category like Pär Engsheden. He made Victoria's wedding dress, he's an incredibly respected designer. But he has no website and no social media that I know of at all. Or Bruce Oldfield. He has a basic website and less than 9k followers on Instagram. Yet he was one of Diana's favourites for years, he dresses Camilla now. Related to this I think sometimes profiles can grow organically but neither Bruce nor Uffe are verified. There are a few accounts on Instagram with Uffe's name so if he isn't actively building his account, people may not follow because they don't trust it's a real account.

The other alternative is that his brand is not doing so well or perhaps didn't grow. And I think this is interesting because we hear about the "Kate Effect" - you can insert any royal woman's name in there - where a royal wearing a piece instantly leads to it selling out. And there is some truth to it but I think the picture is more complex. For a start, brands almost never reveal the actual increase in sales that could be attributed to the royal. Maybe something sold out because it was already selling well and would have without the royal. And I also think that people wanting to buy a garment worn by a royal doesn't necessarily translate into being long term customers. If we look at some of the brands Kate wore a lot in 2011-2016, so many of them have folded or gone into administration. And I'm not for a second saying it's her fault - it's because the market now prefers cheap fast fashion or big designer brands so there's no foothold for the mid level brands - but it shows that a royal generating a lot of sales for one item doesn't necessarily give a brand long term financial health. Uffe is already on the back foot because he dressed a Danish royal almost 20 years ago rather than a British royal 10 years ago - the exposure he received will have been less, the time gap will mean more people have forgotten - but I think ultimately it's kind of like general internet culture. I've had posts go viral on Tumblr but it leads to absolutely no discernible increase in followers who stick around. You have to keep feeding the machine. It would be more surprising to me if Mary wore Uffe's stuff every week and he wasn't a big name, but honestly it doesn't surprise me to see him have a low profile despite making her wedding dress.

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It’s crazy to me how people are still on about that Oprah interview as Meghan complaining about wearing jewelry and living in palaces. It’s like, first of all she didn’t live in the palace and she got blasted every time she wore minimal jewelry so there’s that. But also, I’m always thinking, did we watch the same interview? Where she admitted she almost killed herself and her unborn child because of media abuse? Where she said the palace took away their security and then leaked their location in Canada after they left and she begged them not to because there are people who want them dead? All as a response to being violently spoken about in media for almost five years by then? It’s insane that all some people took away from that was “she had a privileged life as a royal but then left and is now complaining about it in a pandemic where people are dying because some people were mean to her” like it’s that simple. This is in opposition to the fact that she and Harry were invited to the UN thing for Mandela (who they probably all would’ve hated when he was alive).

Anyone who knows Meghan’s story knows that she never for even one day experienced royal “perks” without accompanying racist, classist abuse. It wasn’t a ‘she liked it before she didn’t situation’ because there was no before. Harry had to put out an unprecedented letter himself, begging the media to back off the abuse, one week after their relationship was leaked in 2016. His own brother scorned Meghan and probably started leaking against her before the wedding. Another family member thought it okay to display her racism openly, tauntingly, in Meghan’s presence by wearing racist jewelry. People think of the British royals as the top of the food pyramid, but really Meghan would have done better to fall in love with some lesser, run-of-the-mill aristocrat or just some nouveau riche person that didn’t require she be thrust onto the international stage with a target on her back to perform like a trained pet. She herself was already a self-made millionaire when we met Harry, and her relocation from her Toronto house to Harry’s 2-bedroom “NotCot” was a downsizing. If people think wearing dresses in the BRF is fun, they did not watch the tabloids scrutinize every way she was “breaking protocol” (a mantra seemingly reserved for Meghan) or supposedly humiliating herself with the wrong hat or whatever the fuck every time she left the house, which ended up not being too much because she was supposedly “overexposed” just existing (i.e. overshadowing Kate Middleton). If she wanted anything from her Royal position it was, as I blogged earlier, to get a bigger platform to use for as much good as she could. And she continues to use it for that more effectively now anyway.

But Meghan is important too because she is a symbol for how how non-white, non-aristocratics are regarded when they get close to the family that for better or worse still represents Britishness to Britain and to the world, as their chief function. Not well.

Anyhow Mandela’s family and Foundation invited Harry to speak today, so they obviously think his work and support is valuable. So who cares what ignorant people think.

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In Buckingham Palace and outside it, we know what it means when people ask ‘where are you from’

Kohinoor Sahota

When Susan Hussey asked that of a black British charity boss, she echoed the words of many who alienate people of colour

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Charity leader Ngozi Fulani, centre left, at Buckingham Palace

“Where are you from?” is a question that every person in my family has been asked, from my parents in the 1960s to my little nephew, crying on his way back from school. I’ve faced the question from schoolteachers who want to know if I speak English, dates trying to exoticise me – and a manager who laughed afterwards, knowing he should not have asked.

“Where are you really from?” is the follow-up, if you don’t give someone what they want. While the question can come from a place of curiosity, it is hard to ignore the sinister undertones, especially when it’s repeated.

So, when I read that Ngozi Fulani, the head of a domestic abuse charity, was questioned where she was from while in Buckingham Palace, I wasn’t surprised. What did surprise me, however, is how it has become headline news and a sackable offence, as the honorary member of the royal household who asked the question has since apologised and resigned. Dear, oh dear.

Fulani’s story is every person of colour’s story. I wish I could say it’s unique. I wish I could say that nobody else has been asked such a thing. But that isn’t the case; if it seems unique it is simply because not all of the people of colour get the chance to tell their story. I have had my own day out at Buckingham Palace, and found it similarly unwelcoming.

The grandest invitation I ever received as a journalist was to attend an exhibition at the palace. It arrived in a small cream envelope, with my name – spelt correctly – in calligraphy.

Regardless of whether you’re a kid from a council estate like me, or a prime minister going to a weekly audience with the monarch, I imagine that everyone feels some sense of wonderment when they drive up the Mall. Fulani probably felt the same. In the palace, your eyes widen as you are blinded by the bling – there’s lots to take in, after all – with the sky-high ceiling, crystal chandeliers and that balcony.

‘In the palace, your eyes widen as you are blinded by the bling.’ Camilla, the Queen Consort gives a speech at Buckingham Palace. Photograph: Kirsty O’Connor/AFP/Getty Images

The crowd was all establishment figures in Savile Row-worthy suits and designer dresses: Tory politicians, mid-level royals, a David Attenborough here (talking in that wisdom-filled staccato tone), and a David Starkey there. There’s feeling out of place, but then, sure, there is this. Almost any person would feel some discomfort, but when you also realise that every single person in the room is oh-so white, darling, it’s one of the most uncomfortable feelings in the world.

There were jokes about the “exotic” art in reference to the Asian pieces. Someone recognised one of their aristocratic ancestors in a portrait on display as if that were ordinary – it consolidated how somebody like me could never belong in the establishment.

The only person I saw all night that looked like me – aside from a glimpse of Patricia Scotland – was a single Asian man. We locked eyes and smiled at each other. I’m sure if we’d have spoken I’d have had more in common with him than anyone else at the party. But he was a waiter, and I was a guest. In that moment, you are reminded that it’s merely by an accident of birth – or, more accurately, the aftereffects of colonialism – that you’re on one side and they’re on the other.

It all reminded me of the pervasive feeling of not belonging. That is why “where are you from” is such a politically loaded question. The answer should be simple, but it is a way for people – white people – to rank you on the social ladder. I know what I am actually being asked: why is the colour of your skin different? Why are you brown? Why aren’t you white? Why are you here? Should you be here?

Since I am brown-skinned and Indian, time and time again I have to prove my Britishness. When people ask me where I’m from, saying “Oxford” never meets their expectations. I’ve had enough. If I don’t call out the question, I allow the problem to persist; if I do call out the question, I make white people uncomfortable.

The thing is, I’ve assimilated into their version of Britain, so it’s time for them to assimilate into mine and the “minority” version – a multicultural, truly British society. The face of Britain is changing. Whether you like it or not, there are more and more people who look like me. The British story is a multicultural story. Whether it’s Labour MP Robin Cook hailing curry as the national dish, the most diverse team making up the England football squad, and now the first British prime minister of colour being of Indian descent – we are part of the fabric of Britain.

But who gets the privilege of being labelled British has always been a controversial subject. Ever since Britain began its overseas expansion, people of colour have been made to feel like guests in our own home as well as our new home – welcomed with one hand and scolded with the other.

Working-class people of colour are unlikely to stumble upon people that share their melanin, let alone long-lost relatives on the walls of galleries, museums or Buckingham bloody Palace. So, let’s make everyone feel welcome.

It’s time to start asking new questions.

Kohinoor Sahota is an arts and culture journalist. She is working on a book titled Where Are You Really From?

#kohinoor sahota #brf #royals #susan hussey #ngozi fulani #camilla parker bowles #racism #racist royal family

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daisylore83 · 2 months

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Riding High on Fashion: The Jodhpuri Suit Phenomenon

In the ever-changing landscape of fashion, where trends rise and fall, there are certain timeless styles that endure, capturing the hearts of generations. Among these iconic ensembles is the Jodhpuri suit, a symbol of royalty and classic charm. This suit, which originated in the princely state of Rajasthan in India, has transcended borders to become a beloved fashion statement worldwide.

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Jordan's future king, Saudi bride to tie the knot in palace ceremony signalling continuity of rule

"It's not just a marriage, it's the presentation of the future king of Jordan," said political analyst Amer Sabaileh. "The issue of the crown prince has been closed."

AMMAN: The future king of Jordan and an architect from Saudi Arabia linked to her country's own monarchy are getting married on Thursday in a palace celebration that introduces him to the world and emphasizes continuity in an Arab state prized for its longstanding stability.

The union of Crown Prince Hussein, 28, and Rajwa Alseif, 29, buttresses the royal family's order of succession, refreshes its image after a palace feud and may even help resource-poor Jordan forge a strategic bond with its oil-rich neighbour, Saudi Arabia.

Excitement over the nuptials — Jordan's biggest royal event in years — has been building in the capital of Amman, where congratulatory banners of Hussein and his beaming bride adorn buses and hangover winding hillside streets. Shops had competing displays of royal regalia. Royal watchers speculated about which dress designer Alseif would select— still an official secret,

Nancy Tirana, a 28-year-old law intern, said she spent the last week scrutinizing Alseif's every move and stitch of clothing.

"She's just so beautiful, so elegant, and it's clear from her body language how much she loves the queen," she said, referring to Hussein's glamorous mother, Rania. "I feel like all of Jordan is getting married," Tirana gushed as she ate mansaf, Jordan's national dish of milky mutton and rice, before heading to a wedding-themed concert.

Jordan's 11 million citizens have watched the young crown prince rise in prominence in recent years, as he increasingly joined his father, King Abdullah II, in public appearances. Hussein has graduated from Georgetown University, joined the military and gained some global recognition by speaking at the U.N.

General Assembly. His wedding, experts say, marks his next crucial rite of passage.

"It's not just a marriage, it's the presentation of the future king of Jordan," said political analyst Amer Sabaileh. "The issue of the crown prince has been closed."

The wedding may create a brief feel-good moment for Jordanians during tough economic times, including persistent youth unemployment and an ailing economy.

Palace officials have turned the event — a week after Jordan's 77th birthday — into something of a PR campaign. Combining tradition and modernity, the royal family introduced a wedding hashtag (#Celebrating Al Hussein) and omnipresent logo that fuses the couple's initials into the Arabic words "We rejoice"

Photos and reels from Alseif's henna party — a traditional pre-wedding celebration featuring the bride and her female friends and relatives — and the couple's engagement ceremony in Saudi Arabia last summer have splashed across state-linked media.

The kingdom declared Thursday a public holiday so crowds of people could gather after the wedding service to wave at the couple's motorcade of red Land Rover jeeps — a nod to the traditional procession of horse riders clad in red coats during the reign of the country's founder, King Abdullah I. Tens of thousands of well-wishers are expected to flock to free concerts and cultural events. Huge screens have been set up nationwide for crowds to watch the occasion unfold.

The signing of the marriage contract will take place at Zahran Palace in Amman, which hasn't seen such pomp and circumstance since 1993, when, on a similarly sunny June day, Abdullah married Rania, who was born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents. Decades earlier, Abdullah's father, the late King Hussein, sealed his vows in the same garden with his second wife, the British citizen Antoinette Gardiner.

An array of foreign aristocrats and dignitaries, including senior royals from Europe and Asia, as well as First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. climate envoy John Kerry have confirmed attendance. The guest list is also expected to include Saudi aristocrats, as Alseif's mother traces her roots to the influential wife of Saudi Arabia's founder, King Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, Her billionaire father owns a major construction firm in the kingdom.

After the ceremony, the wedding party will move to Al Husseiniya Palace, a 30-minute drive away, for a reception, entertainment and a state banquet. The royals are expected to greet more than 1,700 guests at the reception.

Experts consider the marriage an advantageous alliance for the Hashemites, historic rivals of the Al Saud family to the east. Jordan has recently sought closer ties with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab petrostates, which once doled out billions of dollars to the aid-dependent country but since have reined in their spending.

Even as restaurants blared call-and-response Arabic wedding songs and cars honked in celebration downtown, some signalled the royal fairy tale was fraught as Jordanians struggle to make ends meet. Osama, a 25-year-old bookseller, was thrilled about the occasion and festooned his car and shop windows with portraits of the royal family. But he also knew reality would return quickly.

"Of course, it's joyful," he said, declining to give his last name for fear of reprisals. "But in a couple of days, we'll just go back to our problems."

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fashionhistory2023 · 1 year

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the history of trends

ballet flats

ballet flats first entered the scene around the early 1600s and were worn mainly by aristocrats the length of the point indicates the status of the person, and they were worn up until the wedding of Cathrine de Medici where she debuted in high heels the flats were ditched entirely, it wasn't until 70 years later when Marie Camargo hit the stage with them during her ballet performance before that ballet dancers only wore heels. ballet flats became more and more popular with fashion designers all over Paris. and has now become a staple shoe in almost every closet and collection like Giorgio Armani, Michael Kors, and Christian Dior the resale value goes from €3369- €11.09.

blazers

since the 1890s blazers have taken over the fashion game developing and evolving with every year making their first appearance in vogue during the turn of the century. the blazers' style evolution is an amazing one and was even adopted by the British mob movement woman adorning them with pins to give them more edgy. in 1975 they caught the eye of designer Giorgio Armani where he presented his first collection of uncut blazers which made their way into movies like the film American gigolo which is where the blazer gained its sex appeal. in the 2000s the blazer received a total revamp now worn as formal wear you may also catch them being worn on the runway over long formal dresses or even worn by itself

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25 Latest Collection of Sherwani Designs For Men in 2023

When it comes to festive and wedding wear for men, nothing can beat the style and elegance of a classic Sherwani. This 19th Century invention has come a long way since its inception during the British era. What was initially used as an official court dress has now evolved as the attire of glitz and glamour? Initially, Sherwanis were made exclusively for the nobles and aristocratic men of society.…

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BEST Black Tie Dress Code Guide For Men – Red Carpet To Casino

The Perfect Black Tie Code For Gentlemen, Why & How

So you’re invited to a black-tie dress code event and don’t know what to wear.

Worry no more; the black-tie dress code is simple – well, if you follow these basic aesthetic principles.

Before we start, put on hold ‘later on’ questions such as:

What kind of socks should I wear?

How do I wear my hair?

Do I need a cummerbund or even, what is a cummerbund?!

In very simple terms, a black-tie dress code is the pairing of a slim-cut black suit, a box-fresh white shirt, and a perfectly tied bow tie.

That being said, remember that black-tie events are all about following key dressing rules.

The devil is in the details; the bow tie style, the cufflinks, even the shine level of your vegan shoes.

When worn right, black-tie outfits are excellent opportunities to look rich and the best you ever will.

In this article, I’ll detail all the constituent parts of a black-tie outfit.

I’ll then guide you step by step on how to dress best according to the black-tie event you’re about to attend.

Without further ado, let’s get you dressed up and ready for your black-tie evening:

Black Tie Step by Step Guide

What is A Black Tie Event?

What Does Black Tie Dress Code Mean?

What to Wear to a Black Tie Event

Celebrities Wearing Black Tie

Black Tie Dress Code Around the World

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What is A Black Tie Event?

A black-tie invitation denotes the following two things:

The event is of high importance; awards ceremonies, a milestone birthday party, a grandiose wedding, a prestigious ball, a black-tie dinner, a wedding reception, or even a wedding cake event.

The event where organizers expect you to follow a particular dress code; in this case, a black-tie dress code.

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What Does Black Tie Dress Code Mean?

Dressing up for evening events has been popular for centuries.

However, the white and black-tie dress codes first came into force in the Edwardian era.

The Edwardian era (1901-1914) was the last period in British history to be named after the monarch who reigned over it.

The default after-dark look of those times was plain trousers, a waistcoat, a dinner jacket, and a black bow tie.

Edwardian era fashion (image courtesy: Bodleian Libraries, Oxford, UK)

Coined in 1885, the term black tie symbolized a ‘loosening of ties,’ so to speak, among the aristocratic social class.

It all started with Edward VII’s decision to swap his tailcoat for a blue silk smoking jacket and matching evening trousers, supposedly made by Henry Poole & Co of Savile Row.

The ‘black tie dress’ choice granted the sovereign a far more comfortable alternative to the formality of evening tails.

From that point on, Edward VII’s dressing style inspired what we now know as the black-tie dress code.

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra (image courtesy: National Portrait Gallery)

Nowadays, a black-tie code describes a formal type of outfit, usually worn at social functions and events that commence after 6 pm.

The black dress style has retained some formal royal attire elements such as tails, a black-tie shirt’s winged collar, and a bow tie.

Inspired by Beau Brummell’s early 19th-century cravat, the bow tie (often confused with the black-tie dress code) is just a vestimentary accessory, part of the black-tie dress code.

And here’s something I bet you did not know; the traditional tie was not even black.

The color of choice was midnight blue because it looked even darker than black in artificial lighting.

The black-tie dress code was quickly adopted by members of the Tuxedo Club in New York, several of whom were Henry Poole customers (tuxedo = Americanism).

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What to Wear to a Black Tie Event

Let’s get to the core of the matter – what to wear at a black-tie event.

From the dinner jacket to the patent shoes and waistcoats to cufflinks, here’s everything you need for a perfect black tie outfit.

The black-tie dress code means different things for men and women.

According to Debrett’s etiquette guide, a proper black-tie outfit for a man must be made of silk and black wool (barathea).

The jacket should be single-breasted or double-breasted with no vents, silk peaked lapels (or a shawl collar), and covered buttons.

1. The Black-Tie Jacket

The centerpiece of your black-tie outfits, the dinner jacket is a must-have.

In fact, together with the color of the bow tie, the silk-lapelled jacket is the central part of the black-tie dress code.

LAPELS

Three types of lapels for black tie jackets.

Guided by the increasing V depth, there are three different types of lapels:

Notch Lapel

Peak Lapel

Shawl Lapel

With the ‘deepest’ V shape on this list, the latest (shawl lapel) is commonly found on tuxedo suits.

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It is also perceived as the most traditional style and arguably the smartest of all.

MATERIALS

Black tie jacket materials

Material-wise, traditional dinner jackets are made from silk.

However;

“Wool barathea is equally fine today. Velvet is also acceptable and even favored at times for a more relaxed look“

explains Simon Cundey, Director of Henry Poole & Co.

COLORS

Donald Glover’s black-tie tuxedos

The most accepted (and used) color at black-tie events is black.

And while white dinner jackets are sometimes worn at black-tie events, that’s acceptable in hot climates, but not in countries like Britain.

While white tuxedos are tricky to match, I’ve seen stunning combos of off-white with black lapels and black trousers.

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If you plan on experimenting with black tie dress code colors, you might want to google Donald Glover’s black-tie tuxedos, in particular the brown Gucci one!

Or, David Gandy’s grey dinner jacket for good examples of “not-so-black” black tie in velvet.

And, for an edgy look, google Henry Golding veering from tradition in ostentatious style in a metallic Tom Ford jacket.

And to top it up, you can wear a double-breasted jacket as a brilliant stylistic touch.

But remember, double-breasted jackets are not something you’d see in traditional black tie dress codes.

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2. Black Tie Trousers

The choice of trousers for a black-tie event is quite simple.

As long as the trousers are dark, fitted, match the jacket’s cut, and don’t end up legless during the event, you’ll be fine.

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Here’s one key tip from Simon Cundey, the ‘lord of black-tie attire’:

“The BLACK TIE trousers should have braces to give you vertical lines and the comfort needed to indulge yourself.“

Whether you opt for a break at the hem is up to you; just make sure there’s no more than one, please.

Oh, and avoid anything that clings, anywhere, at all costs.

3. Black Tie Dress Shirt

Black tie shirts are also known as dress shirts.

Traditional black-tie shirts are pleated, and have a winged collar, and holes for cufflinks on the sleeve.

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You can also go for cummerbund (nothing to do with Benedict Cumberbatch! – we’ll get to what cummerbund is in a moment).

If so, it is advised you also wear black buttons to break up the white space.

And, if you’re going to wear a waistcoat, choose white buttons over black.

4. Black Tie Shoes

Never wear your black office shoes at a black-tie event.

A black-tie dress code requires at least a step up from the smart outfit you wear every day; it is an evening, formal wear, after all.

Classic, elegant, and matching well against the suit’s formality, black patent shoes are preferred for any black-tie event.

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Black suede shoes are not advised as suede looks dusty under artificial light.

However, if you decide to wear a velvet jacket or a jacket style with a velvet collar, you must match it with velvet slippers as well.

Overall, the combo might give you that extra casual-cool factor that modern celebrities try to pull off nowadays.

5. Socks for Black Tie Occasions

When choosing your black-tie socks (or socks for any formal occasions), there are two main things to bear in mind:

Showing your leg skin is crude so wearing ‘evening socks’ is a must.

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However, pay attention not to wear evening socks made of thin material as it’ll show the skin if the trouser leg strays upwards.

Equally, if you choose a sock thicket than the standard evening style, make sure you can still fit your shoes.

Finally, unless you’re a black-tie dress code expert and know how to handle the controversy of wearing colored socks, always wear black.

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6. Bow Tie for a Black Tie Dress

All requirements regarding the dinner jacket choice apply to the bow tie as well.

Your bow tie should always be hand-tied, so give yourself some extra preparation time.

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Now, you might have seen Timothée Chalamet attending a black-tie event without wearing a tie (pic below).

Timothée’s stylistic choice is also known as ‘air tie,” and it works only if the rest of your outfit is perfectly balanced and impeccably smart.

You also might need to look better or at least like Timothée Chalamet, but that’s another story.

Timothée Chalamet wearing an unorthodox ‘Air Tie’ style at a black-tie event

Bow tie color deviations are accepted as well.

However, don’t do it unless it works, stylistically-wise.

What do I mean by that? Well, unless it matches with the shoes, jacket, trousers, and so on.

Above all, never wear a white bow tie at a black-tie event.

White bow ties are to be worn (as the name suggests) only at white tie events – some of the most elevated dress codes – more about this in a future article.

Black Tie vs. White Tie

Black Tie vs White Tie

White tie attire is also known as ‘full evening dress,’ ‘full dress,’ ‘evening dress,’ or, informally, as ‘tails.’

As one of the rarest dress codes you’ll ever see on an invitation, even celebrities struggle to nail the look.

Speaking on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Anna Wintour revealed that many of her 2014 Met Gala male guests barely scraped by with their white tie outfits.

Celebrities wearing ‘white tie outfits’ at the Met Gala.

Unlike black tie, there’s very little room for style maneuvering, as a white tie dress code comes with strict guidelines.

Men have to ensure their outfit includes a black, single-breasted tailcoat in a black wool (barathea) or ultra-fine herringbone with silk peaked lapels, which must be worn unbuttoned.

The coat must be custom fit, shorter at the front than a morning coat, and paired with black trousers with a natural taper and two lines of braids down the outside leg.

A man’s black-tie look is usually finished off with a white handkerchief in the left breast pocket and polished black shoes.

Optional pieces of black-tie attire include cummerbunds and waistcoats – though the two should never be worn together.

7. Cummerbund

The word cummerbund entered the English vocabulary in 1616 from India.

The word is a combination of the words ‘kamar’, which translates as waist, and ‘band,’ meaning strap or lacing.

As such, a modern cummerbund is a broad waist sash of various designs, including pleats.

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In the past, cummerbunds were worn with double-breasted tail coats but nowadays are worn with single-breasted dinner jackets (or tuxedos).

Cummerbunds are not a black-tie dress code staple, but it does show you respect the dress code and have done your research.

However:

“The most important rule of the black tie dress (forgotten nowadays) is hiding the waist, which leads to the construction of a powerful V at the chest.

Shooting up towards the shoulders, framed by silk, peaked lapels…your figure is flattered“

…argues Simon Crompton, author of ‘The Finest Menswear in the World: The Craftsmanship of Luxury.’

8. Black Tie Waistcoat

According to Henry Poole, a bespoke tailor located at Savile Row in London, wearing a cummerbund is not the only solution.

A smart waistcoat keeps things sophisticated while providing the same functionality as a cummerbund.

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Nevertheless, you might want to wear a deeper, U-shaped waistcoat to retain an aristocratic air regarding your overall look.

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9. Accessories

What black tie accessories do you need? Here are some good examples:

WATCH

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The watch must be slim, ideally made of gold, and on a black alligator strap.

Some of the most popular black-tie watches right now are Cartier, Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Patek Philippe.

That being said, I’ve recently seen the advent of luxury smartwatches at black-tie events as well.

CUFFLINKS

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Cufflinks are a must when it comes to the black-tie dress code, obviously!

However, don’t go for anything too fancy; the simpler, the better.

RINGS

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Jewelry is a great (and subtle) way of showcasing where your allegiance lies. Not often discussed when it comes to a black-tie ensemble, rings are a must.

The rings are created by BLACKHEAD, a unisex jewelry brand founded by the LGBTQ+ advocate Black Liu, in collaboration with MISHKA, a Brooklyn-based streetwear brand.

POCKET SQUARE

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Wearing a pocket square is optional.

But, if you do, keep it simple.

Above all, no cartoon pocket squares, please.

EAU DE PARFUM

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This is the most ignored part of a black-tie ensemble and, yet, one of the most important ones.

You must wear a good quality, ideally a custom-made, Eau de parfum.

Most, if not all, people attending a black-tie event are wealthy and able to sense an expensive (and genuine) fragrance from a cheap or, even worse, a fake one.

Don’t make that mistake! A high-quality perfume it’ll make a phenomenal good impression and last you for years.

However, if you’re on a budget, go for a genuine eau de toilette, cologne, or even a splash of aftershave.

Subtle is the main word here, as you don’t want to smell like you work in Lush.

HAIR

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Clean cut; keep your hair off the face.

If you have long hair, try to sweep it back or put it in a ponytail.

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5 Celebrities That Wear Black Tie To Perfection

Here are the top 5 celebs known for wearing black ties to perfection.

Roger Federer

Roger Federer in a black tie outfit

Pictured above is a wild Roger Federer at ease in his natural environment, casually donning his pristine black-tie outfit; no qualms, no troubles, only smiles.

After attending so many black-tie events in his life, the tennis player is the epitome of high class, silky smoothness, and effortless style.

By sticking by the rulebook and executing them to perfection, Federer’s black-tie outfits (and not only) are always immaculate.

Donald Glover

Donald Glover wearing a black-tie outfit.

The fantastic thing about Donald Glover is that he can wear a traditional black tie and look like a greek god.

On the flip side, if he strays from the norm, he looks just as elegant.

For example, that brown velvet dinner suit you see him wearing in the pic above takes massive sartorial knowledge, professional help, and of course, charisma to pull it off.

Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet wearing an ‘air tie, “black tie outfit (right).

The art of black tie, black shirt, black blazer, black trousers, black shoes, all-black.

When unsure, take the color signifier in the dress code excessively literally.

Although Timothée’s choice of black-tie outfits is unconventional, to say at least, his dressing sense is very trendy and fashionable.

James Corden

James Corden in a black-tie outfit

The silvery-white sheen of Corden’s jacket here is a 50/50 split of attention-grabbing and suave.

Corden proves you don’t need to have the metabolism of a rake nor a Hollywood personal trainer to give you incredible style when attending a black-tie event.

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo in a black-tie outfit

If you’ve seen a sharper white dinner jacket, please let us know. Genuinely!

I love the black peak lapel detail as it brings a subtle consistency to a bold black-tie jacket choice.

The 43-year-old actor, most famous for his role in Selma as Martin Luther King, matches it with a patent leather slipper.

James Bond

James Bond black-tie outfits (left to right: Daniel Craig; Sean Connery)

Alright, a fictional character, and yet, the actors playing the special agent have armies of black-tie experts dressing them up, so there’s a lot to learn here.

To me, the best-dressed James Bond was Sean Connery in Dr. No in his 19th-century smoking jacket.

Wearing a black dickie bow, shawl lapel jacket in midnight blue, and a midnight blue satin detailing, Sean Connery looked out of this world.

And after almost three decades of Bond films, it looks like the directors are taking it back to the original style.

From the ‘No Time To Die’ poster, we see the return of the midnight blue shawl lapel dinner jacket but with pronounced stitching this time.

It’s a vintage black tie. It’s a vintage Bond.

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Black Tie Etiquette Explained

There are a few black-tie etiquette elements that you should be aware of:

For example, never refer to your black-tie jacket as a DJ – (short for dinner jacket).

And please don’t make jokes about your dinner jacket having an excellent musical taste.

Remember that it is a formal event, and a certain amount of formal behavior is required.

Don’t get drunk, stretch over the table, shout expletives, or throw food on the floor just because you’re wearing a black-tie outfit. Don’t be arrogant; smile and be kind.

At the same time, Sathnam Sanghera from the Times argues that:

“The worst type [at a black tie event] is the guy who takes it all too seriously”

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Black Tie Dress Code Around the World

While black-tie is a dress code that epitomizes formality, there are dressing variations worldwide based on weather, culture, etc.

Some best examples of how black-tie outfits’ rules change are seen in the world’s best casinos.

Overall, the idea behind wearing a black-tie dress code at any casino is simple: to create an atmosphere of luxury and opulence, so players feel confident and in charge.

However, cultures worldwide interpret black-tie codes differently, depending on their culture, weather, and more.

Black Tie in America, the UK, and Europe

The classic black-tie dress code is the most prevalent dress code at dinner events in the UK, US, Canada, and Europe.

For men:

Dinner jacket with matching trousers

Pleated white shirt or a white evening shirt

Black socks (long)

Black formal shoes

Bow Tie

Cufflinks

Cummerbund or Waistcoat (optional)

For Women:

Full or knee-length dress, but no shorter

Costume jewelry or simple bracelets (nothing too bling)

A pantsuit that is not form-fitting

Evening bag

(The dress does not necessarily have to be black unless the invite states explicitly so.)

Black Tie in Asia

For men: Men in Asia wear a black tuxedo with a bowtie.

The color of the jacket and bowtie should be black, as the name suggests.

However, one can experiment with colors as long as it is done tastefully.

For women: Ladies must wear floor-length dresses or skirts.

You can show some flesh with a high slit or a little décolletage as long as you keep it classy.

In Japan, ladies should wear a bolero or a shawl over sleeveless dresses to cover their shoulders – culturally seen as a sign of respect.

Black Tie in Africa

Compared to the traditional views of the UK, African black-tie outfits often encapsulate prints, especially at notable events.

For men: Men can wear black suits and add African print bowties or pocket squares that match their partner’s dress or put on a whole matching jacket.

For women: African ladies often experiment with different prints and colors, but you’ll mostly find Ankara (batik-inspired wax-print) dresses.

Accessories range from classy headgear to chunky beads and bracelets, mostly resembling traditional dresses.

The fabrics and styles may differ here and there, but the formality it commands still exists.

Also, back in the day, a black tie was to be worn strictly after 6 pm.

However, nowadays, many afternoon events require black-tie attire.

Conclusion

I hope this black-tie dress guide has provided you with the much-needed historical background on why we wear the way we wear black ties.

Also, by now, you should have the basics of what is traditionally allowed and not on this strict dress code.

You’ve learned what to look for in a tuxedo, what shirt to wear, how to choose your bow tie, and many other black-tie rules you need to know.

Finally, regardless of your choice – a classic style black-tie outfit or a more modern and relaxed one – just remember to have fun.

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🤴 LGBT+ royal histories 👸

LGBT+ histories can be found in the stories of all our palaces. However, same-sex love and desire and non-binary gender identities have been understood in different ways throughout history. Our modern understanding of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans identities are very recent, dating from the late 19th Century and continuing to develop up to the present day.

When we try to look for these identities in the past we struggle, but if we look for love, desire, and the way people presented themselves, we find a rich history everywhere. People in the past saw sexuality as something you did, rather than something you were. Stories abound of people dressing and living their lives in ways that crossed the gender boundary of male and female. We sometimes use a ‘+’ as part of ‘LGBT+’ or the word ‘queer’ to represent the many ways people lived their lives.

Here are a few queer lives from our palace’s histories.

Did you know? People in the past saw sexuality as something you did, rather than something you were.

🤴 Edward II - Edward II (1307-37) used the Medieval Palace at the Tower of London. The King and his favourite, his closest political and emotional ally, Piers Gaveston, are often thought to have been lovers. The truth will never be known, as medieval chroniclers didn’t record what happened between the two men behind closed doors. They did comment on the exceptional closeness of the relationship, recording the strength of Edward’s love for Gaveston when they first met in in about 1297. Their love is often described at the time in fraternal terms, and they may have entered into a bond as ‘wed brothers’ or a ‘Bond of Brotherhood’. Edward never had a mistress, and even at his wedding banquet the King is said to have given more attention to Gaveston than to his new Queen. Image: Edward II, © National Portrait Gallery, London

🤴'An unbreakable bond of love' - This was how the first meeting of Edward II and Piers Gaveston was described in the Chronicle of the Civil Wars of Edward II: 'When the king’s son gazed upon him, he straightaway felt so much love for him that he entered into a covenant of brotherhood with him and chose and firmly resolved to bind himself to him, before all mortals, in an unbreakable bond of love.' The power and titles Edward gave to Gaveston meant the royal favourite was deeply unpopular, and he was executed by a group of nobles on 19 June 1312. Image: The Rous Roll c 1483 (detail). Guy Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, in chain-mail, armour and a tabard bearing his coat of arms, holding a church in his right hand and a banner in his left hand, trampling the decapitated Piers Gaveston under his feet. © British Library Board MSS 48976

We may never know

While we will never know the truth of Edward’s sexuality, it has been speculated about for centuries. Christopher Marlowe’s 1592 play Edward II, suggests that Edward could be pleased by a ‘lovelie boye’, and queer filmmaker Derek Jarman adapted the play to comment on the lives of gay men in 1980s Britain.

Recent films, books and even the contemporary opera Lessons in Love and Violence, have portrayed Edward II and Gaveston as gay lovers, a label that did not exist when they lived. Each generation relates Edward’s life to its own experiences.

Did you know? Accusations of same-sex desire were used to discredit the reputations of monarchs.

James I presented as an imposing monarchical presence, the orb in his left hand and the sceptre in his right, crowned and sporting the collar and badge of the Order of the Garter. He stands in front of a window within Whitehall Palace with a direct view towards the Banqueting House.

🤴James VI and I - James VI and I (r 1603-25) built the Banqueting House and is immortalised in Rubens’s ceiling paintings. James loved men throughout his life. He bestowed power and aristocratic titles on his favourites, and powerful families would send their sons to court to gain favour with the King. James was 13 when he met his first favourite, Esmé Stewart, who was 37. Stewart became a mentor to the young king. When James was older, he formed relationships with handsome younger men whom he could mentor. He fell for the blond athlete, Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset, at a joust in 1607. However, an ill-advised marriage, imprisonment at the Tower of London, and a sensational murder trial, saw Carr fall from favour. Image: James I and VI c. 1620.Royal Collection Trust/© Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2018

🤴'The handsomest bodied man of England' - James met George Villiers in 1614, perhaps because his wife, Queen Anne of Denmark, and other courtiers, wished to replace the disgraced Robert Carr in James’s affections. Bishop Godfrey Goodman described Villiers as ‘the handsomest bodied man of England…and so sweet of disposition’. Villiers rose to become Duke of Buckingham, and with the favour of the King, was a powerful man. James wrote in a letter to Villiers: ‘There is this difference betwixt that noble hand and heart, one may surfeit by the one, but not the other, and sooner by yours than his own; therefore give me leave to stop, with mine, that hand which hath been too ready to execute the motions and affections of that kind of obliging heart to me’. Image: George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham attributed to William Larkin, and studio of William Larkin, circa 1616. © National Portrait Gallery, London

🤴Villiers and Charles I - George Villiers maintained his power into the reign of James’s son, Charles I, and Charles and Villiers are shown in the painting Apollo and Diana hanging on the Queen’s Stairs at Hampton Court Palace. In this painting, Charles I (Apollo) and his wife Henrietta Maria (Diana) are seated together. The sitter playing Mercury is Villiers, the Duke of Buckingham with his wife by his side. The two men gaze intently at each other, neither paying much attention to their spouses. Image: Apollo and Diana by Gerrit van Honthorst. Royal Collection Trust/© Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2017.

👸🏼Queen Anne - Queen Anne (r 1702-14) met her close friend and confidant, Sarah Churchill, in childhood. Sarah was self-confident, with blue eyes and flaxen hair, but she had a temper. Anne insisted they drop their noble titles in their letters and call each other Mrs Freeman and Mrs Morley, so their relationship would be that of two equal women. Anne certainly loved Sarah, and gave her the powerful positions of Mistress of the Robes, Groom of the Stole, Keeper of the Privy Purse, and Ranger of Windsor Park when she became Queen in 1702. Anne in a letter to Sarah: 'If I could tell how to hinder myself from writing to you every day I would…but really I cannot…when I am from you I cannot be at ease without enquiring after you'. Image: Queen Anne and her eldest son William, Duke of Gloucester, studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller. © National Portrait Gallery, London

'Dark deeds at night' - Sarah’s arrogance contributed to her downfall, and Queen Anne grew close to Sarah’s cousin Abigail Masham. Abigail had the gentle character that the emotionally vulnerable Anne needed. A wife and mother, Queen Anne suffered from poor health, and many of her pregnancies ended in miscarriage or stillbirth. We will never know what Queen Anne’s private relationships with Sarah and Abigail were, but in 1708 Sarah betrayed Anne’s trust. Sarah’s secretary Arthur Mainwaring, circulated political pamphlets against the Queen, talking of the ‘sweet service’ and ‘dark deeds at night’ between Anne and Abigail. Anne and Sarah had a terrible, final argument in the Queen’s Apartments at Kensington Palace in 1710 after which they never spoke again. Image: Sarah Churchill (née Jenyns (Jennings)), Duchess of Marlborough after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt. © National Portrait Gallery, London

Portrait of Arabella Hunt, wearing a silk red gown, playing the lute.

Love in the royal court - Arabella Hunt (1662–1705) was a gifted musician who served at the court of Queen Mary II and taught Queen Anne to sing. Arabella’s voice was described as ‘like the pipe of a bullfinch’, she could accompany herself beautifully on the lute and was hugely popular with the public. Arabella married James Howard on 12 September 1680 and they lived together for six months in Arabella’s mother’s house. However, James was a woman called Amy Poulter, who dressed in male clothes, and had courted Arabella dressed as a man and as a woman. Amy was also married to a man called Arthur Poulter when she married Arabella. Image: Arabella Hunt (1662-1705) Playing a Lute by Godfrey Kneller, © Government Art Collection

'Under suspicion of being one of a double gender' - When Arabella went to court to have the marriage annulled, the court needed to determine whether Amy was a woman or of ‘double gender (being usually called an hermaphrodite)’. A team of midwives determined that she was a 'perfect woman in all her parts'. We will never know what Arabella and Amy really knew or felt. Did Amy dress as a man because she identified as male, because she was attracted to women, or to enjoy the social status men had?

Did you know? - Women sometimes dressed as men to access male environments like the army, or to travel in safety.

🤴 Lord Hervey 🤴 In the 18th century the way people understood same-sex desire and the people who experienced it changed radically. As the century progressed same sex desire began to be understood not as something many people did, but as something that was fundamental to the identity of a few people. The century saw the rise of ‘mollies’, a sub-culture of men whose effeminate mannerisms and clothes were related to their same-sex desire. The courtier John Hervey (1696-1743), 2nd Baron Hervey, was criticised for his effeminate appearance and manner, with contemporary wits calling him an ‘amphibious thing’ and claiming that people were divided into ‘men, women, and Herveys’. As a close friend of Queen Caroline, consort of George II, Hervey knew the public and private apartments of Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace well. Image: John Hervey, Baron Hervey of Ickworth, © National Portrait Gallery, London.

🤴 'He makes our lives a delight' 🤴 John Hervey married a great beauty of the court, Molly Lepell in 1720, but had romantic relationships with men and women. He had a 14-year relationship with the nobleman Stephen ‘Ste’ Fox, and they lived together in Italy and exchanged passionate letters. Writing about Ste Fox, Lord Hervey said, 'He makes our lives a delight, Laughing, chatting, singing and scaring boredom away.' Hervey's relationship with Frederick, Prince of Wales, was very close, although any evidence for its true nature has been destroyed. Image: Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales by Philip Mercier. © National Portrait Gallery, London

Royal servants and the household 🤴 Many lives have left no trace in the historical record, and this is especially true for queer lives and stories. Same-sex love may have had to be hidden, and before civil-partnerships and same-sex marriage, left no legal records. Before the decriminalisation of sex between men, information about sexual encounters sometimes finds it way into legal records, but the same is not true of sex between women. Occasional records of cross-dressing survive, and there are plenty of stories of ‘passing women’ who dressed as men and lived male lives, including fighting as soldiers. Yet how many people were never discovered or noticed? Some same-sex love and desire may have been so ordinary that it wasn’t worth recording, something you did occasionally, or early in your life before marriage.

Did you know? - Sharing beds with people of the same sex was normal, even for masters and servants and strangers when travelling, so many people would have had the opportunity for same-sex intimacy every day.

Remembering forgotten lives 🤴 Palaces and royal courts need many people to run. Hundreds of people prepared food, served courtiers, washed clothes, cleaned, cared for horses and worked to build and maintain vast buildings and estates.

The Tower of London (pictured) has been a palace, prison and home to the army for centuries. At Hampton Court Palace today you can visit Henry VIII’s kitchens, once staffed by a huge number of servants, and visitors buy their tickets in the Barrack Block, home to the soldiers who protected William III.

It is too easy to assume that everybody in the past was straight unless we have clear proof otherwise, but we know this is not the case. Next time you visit one of our palaces think about all of the lives lived within its walls and all the different ways people have lived and loved through history.

https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/lgbt-royal-histories/

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How to Style and Wear a Tweed Jacket with Confidence?

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Penelope Eastwood & Norton Knatchbull

Now Earl and Countess Mountbatten of Burma

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A Royal Convenience || Tom Holland

| Series Masterlist |

Part Two

AN → You might all be wondering where I’ve been, I honestly just needed a bit of a break for my mental health! I’m sorry, I’ve missed taking to you all <3

Summary → When an alliance is made between England and France, you are sent away to marry the crown prince and heir to the British throne. Except both you and Prince Thomas despise each other at all odds, subjected to the hand of the monarchy and unable to stand each other.

Pairing(s) → Prince!Tom x Princess!Reader

Warnings → None

Word Count → 2.0k

“Could one of you run off and find out if my son is planning on gracing us all with his attendance.” Nicola’s voice was assertive, dripping with irritation at the Prince’s tardiness.

A man holding a closed box with an assortment of rings stood off to the side of the drawing-room. He was stiff, awkward even, in the presence of not only the Queen, but the Princess and future Queen of England. His eyes were trained on the freshly polished floors, clutching the velvet.

Behind you stood your newly introduced ladies in waiting, there were three: Lady Eloise, Lady Charlotte, and Lady Andrea. They were very young, pretty, and had very clearly come from aristocratic backgrounds. Each of them held a title, meaning they’d soon enough marry. You’d planned on meeting them for tea, but Queen Nicola figured it would be better to bring them in before you chose an engagement ring.

“Apologies, mum,” Tom came through the double doors, his hair skewed and his shirt disheveled. He bowed, taking a spot beside his mother and averting his eyes from you.

“Thomas, wonderful of you to join us,” she drawled. “Do begin, sir,” she said, motioning towards the man.

He opened the box a bit shakily, dozens of diamonds gleaming. They ranged from color to carrots of gold, each holding a different and more interesting background. You couldn’t help but to reach out and pick up one with a deep sapphire.

“That was once worn by the late Queen Elizabeth l,” he droned on, continuing to tell you about the long history of where the ring had come from and what it signified.

“What do you think, Thomas,” Nicola asked. She was practically beaming at each ring you slid onto your finger. Like no matter which one you chose, none would be the wrong choice.

“It is not I that will have to wear the dreadful thing,” he replied shortly. “Therefore, I should not be the person deciding which one she chooses, though I wish you’d quicken the pace a bit.”

“Since you’ve made it clear that you have no intention on weighing in on the decision, I ask you kindly, Prince Tom, to please refrain from commenting,” you quipped. He took a step back irritably, pulling at the collar of his undershirt.

You reached into the box once more, pulling out a large European cut diamond ring. The several diamonds displayed at the golden band left you lifting your hand, staring at your ring finger absentmindedly. It was classic, yet had too many diamonds to be considered simple. A royal staple, much like the tiara you’d eventually choose to wear on your wedding day.

“This one,” you said. “This is the one.”

The Queen drifted towards you, biting back excitement as she assessed the ring. It was clearly too large and would need to be sized, yet still had the same effect. She held it up as you had done, clutching your hand and motioning towards your ladies to come and look.

“That’s absolutely darling,” Charlotte mused.

“It’s stunning,” Andrea agreed.

The Prince soon enough took his leave, slipping out of the room before Nicola could notice his absence. She looked disappointed when she looked over and was met with an empty space where he’d just stood.

“He’ll come around soon enough,” she said, this was less reassuring to you and seemed more comforting for herself.

“Do tell me about yourself, Andrea,” you murmured on, arm in arm as you both perused the large gardens.

“Well there’s not much to know, miss,” she replied swiftly.

“Please, I wish you’d call me Y/N in private company,” you laughed a bit. “I’ve never had much of a thing for titles.”

“Her Majesty would simply chastise me.”

There were blooming flowers and the grass was slowly becoming more and more green. The air was a bit brisk, the cloak draped along your shoulders thinner than you’d like. The soft breeze felt nice, though. Andrea was simple looking, pulled back brown hair and a heart-shaped face. She explained that she was one of three girls, the third daughter of an earl.

“I must admit, I do wish we’d have met under different circumstances,” you mused, plucking a lily from the shrubs.

“I’m not sure what you mean, miss,” she looked over at you a bit sideways.

“I just mean—well under the circumstance that I wasn’t being pawned off on the Prince.”

You fumbled at your skirts for a moment, pressing at the fabrics of your afternoon dress. It was ivory, beautiful, really. Though, much different from anything you’d have worn in France.

“I’m sure His Royal Highness will be as pleased as everyone else once you are both wed.”

“That’s hard to believe,” you chuckled. “He has hardly said a word to me since I arrived in London.”

She looked nervous, like she was afraid to say the wrong thing. Her cheeks flushed lightly, the glint in her eyes a bit brighter. Andrea just looked over to you and gave a soft smile, as if to say everything would be alright.

“Do you think that Prince Thomas is handsome?” You asked, curious of her opinion. You watched her cheeks redden, an awkward laugh escaping her lips.

“That is not for me to judge, miss,” she answered almost immediately.

“No—but, I just want your opinion, do you think he is handsome?” You asked once again.

She hesitated for a moment, “yes, I think the Prince is certainly very handsome.”

You thought for a moment, of his brown hair that had been swept back and so carelessly skewed about earlier in the morning. The way his freckles scattered lightly across his nose like a constellation, you’d only known this from when he’d pulled you in so closely the night before. He wore his signet ring proudly, this amongst what looked like another ring with a crest on it.

“Yes, I suppose he is quite handsome. Though, if I’ve learned anything, it is that looks count for almost nothing when you’re forced to spend everyday with a person.”

The quiet clattering of silverware sounded throughout the large room, beside you sat Prince Tom. Down the table were the two older princes, assuming the youngest, Prince Patrick, was still too young. At the head of the table was King Dominic, at his right was Queen Nicola. Occupying the rest of the table was an assortment of dukes and duchesses, earls and ladies.

It had been too late to join everyone for dinner the night before, so tonight was the first time you’d been in everyone’s company. The room was large, grand even, gold trim and deep royal red walls filled with paintings dating back centuries. Candles burned while you ate, attempting to steal a glance at the Prince while he spoke with his brother Harry.

It had taken you weeks studying the British monarchy to completely grasp their political and traditional protocol. You had to learn who to curtsy to and who not to, and then in what order, how to determine the sovereign and whether or not to address someone with a title or not to.

“Tell us, Y/N, how are you finding England?” The Queen chimed, staring at you from her seat across the table.

“Well, ma’am—I haven’t seen much of it, I do hope to see more. It is far different from France, though.”

A quiet murmur spread across the table, “I’ve always found the French quite curious,” a duchess, whom you could not recall the name of, said lowly.

“Curiously dreadful,” Tom laughed to himself in a whisper you were sure only you could hear.

“I’m sorry?” You turned towards him, the sound of your cutlery against the plate louder than you’d liked. “I thought you said something, sir.”

The King looked up at you, the scornful way in which you looked at Tom, seething at his teasing words. You felt the heat in your face spread when you noticed an almost surprised look from a majority of the long and stretching table.

The rest of dinner you kept quiet, avoiding the looks from the prince at your side. He seemed quite bothered, you put your head down and braced yourself once the King stood. Once the King finished his meal, everyone else was finished as well. He stood soundly, the paleness of his skin off-putting, the deep purple crescents underneath his eyes prominent in the candlelight.

You stood with everyone else, retiring to your chambers in a fleeting moment once it was appropriate to get away. The long, narrow halls were ages older than you, the artwork clearly showing that. You recognized past monarchs, the kings and queens of the years earlier. The twists and turns reminded you of a labyrinth, easy to get lost in.

Once you reached the double doors to your chambers, you pulled at them quickly, shutting them behind you soundly and sinking against the wall. The room was still filled with burning candles, the servant at your vanity looking at you curiously.

She curtsied quickly, motioning you off of the floor in a maternal way. You said nothing, letting her help you slip out of the evening gown and undo the tight lacing of your corset. You breathed deeply as she slipped the white nightgown over your head and took down the silver pins from your hair.

“Are you alright, miss?” She asked, the look on her face a bit concerned.

“Yes, just tired,” you excused. “I can put myself to sleep, thank you.”

“Are you sure, miss? I really do not mind,” she trailed off as you waved her away laughing stiffly.

“I am sure, thank you, Anne.”

You stared at yourself in the mirror, brushing through your hair as you sat. Anne had long left, the doors shut tightly and the guards posted at them for the night, however, you turned quickly at the sound of them creeping open.

“How thick in the head must you be?”

Prince Thomas.

“You should not be in here,” you warned. “It’s bad enough to be caught alone in the daytime without a chaperone, but at night—in my bedroom!” Your tone was sharp, your arms wrapping around yourself. His eyes scanned your bare ankles, the curve of your legs underneath the thin material.

“You need not be concerned about your virtue, not after what you decided to pull at dinner tonight, before mother and father! I mean seriously, it’s like you enjoy humiliating yourself in front of the whole family!”

His cheeks were flushed in anger, his eyes fixed on you. You hair was undone, your eyes stuck on him. The silence was deafening, the space between the both of you closing when you stood up and marched over to him.

“I have been here a day. A day! And you cannot allow me the luxury of my own chambers, parading in here like you were not the one who provoked me!” You rammed a finger into his chest, gaze not faltering as you looked up at him.

“I told mother, I told father. You are nothing but a child, a little girl with no clue what she’s getting herself into,” you flinched at his voice.

“I will be your wife—”

“You will be the Queen of England!” He shouted, “the way you acted tonight was not that of a queen, but an eighteen year old girl in way over her head.”

He grabbed the hand that had jabbed into his chest, skewing it to the side. “Do not forget yourself, Y/N. I can promise you this, if you cannot at least act like you have any idea what you’re doing, this engagement is off. I will not tarnish the name of my country, nor title or reputation for a French princess that I had no desire to wed in the first place.”

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