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Formal
Each year, the Honors College of Salisbury University hosts a student planned formal to celebrate the end of the semester. When I found out the formal would fall on Derby weekend, I couldn't help but push for a KY Derby theme at the Honors Student Association meeting. My idea was embraced by the leadership, and Derby was set as the formal's theme (combined with several others, as per Honors College tradition). In addition to taking place the same weekend as the actual Derby, the theme also was a nod to our beloved Honors Dean, who would soon be leaving Salisbury to found yet another Honors College at Northern Kentucky. The event proved to be an honorable sendoff to him, as well as a warm welcome to the new Salisbury University President, who was also in attendance.
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| When you and your girlfriend walk off the pages of a VV catalog Seersucker Blazer (Architect) OCBD (L.L. Bean) Club Tie (Vineyard Vines) USA Club Pants (Vineyard Vines) Horsebit Loafers (Cole Haan) |
- Architect Seersucker Blazer- T minus three weeks until I can wear again full-time. See other posts for more.
- L.L. Bean OCBD- See other posts.
- Vineyard Vines Club Tie- Bought off Amazon for much lower than the standard $85. Follows a cigar and martini motif. Won't be seeing me wear this tie in church anytime soon. Made in USA.
- Vineyard Vines Club Pants- Lighter weight than my other Vineyard Vines pants. A fast-drying summer staple, especially in loud colors. For more, see other postx.
- Cole Haan Horsebit Loafers- Decided against my two-tone wingtips for a less forced look. For more, see other posts.
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| Becky and I couldn't resist at least one with the supplied props |
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| Vice President of HSA + Commuter-in-Chief of the Honors College. |
Derby Party Fundraiser
On Derby Day itself, I attended my dad's fundraiser for the Nabb Research Center, which itself was a derby/lawn party at a historic home in New Church, VA. I got to meet many of the Nabb Center's trustees and donors at the party, and enjoyed a beautiful afternoon on the banks of the Pocomoke River.
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| The part was held at Pitt's Neck, a plantation home built in the 1700s on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Its current owner's family had owned the house since 1897, and made efforts to restore (and add on to) its splendor! |
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| The fundraiser was a catered event complete with open bar, finger sandwiches, crab balls, and of course, local oysters! |
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| While it was Derby Day, attire for the event was rather subdued. While I did spot a few pairs of GTH pastel pants and one other bow tie, most of the men's clothes were neutral colored blazers with OCBDs and similarly neutral ties. Still, Brooks Brothers reigned. |
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| A historic home with an upstairs lounge and bar room. What's not to be jealous of? |
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| Pitt's Neck had been added on to in 2008 complete with a balcony. Ignore my empties. Blue Crab Bow Tie (Vineyard Vines) USA OCBD (J. Crew) Navy Blazer (Belk) USA Dress Chinos (Brooks Brothers) Accutron Watch (Bulova) Switzerland |
- Vineyard Vines Blue Crab Bow Tie- While today was the Kentucky Derby, I couldn't pass up the chance of a little local flair. After all, that's what the Nabb Center is all about! The choice of bow tie received countless compliments from the donors. One even mentioned he had the same tie at home!
- J. Crew OCBD- See other posts.
- Belk Navy Blazer- See other posts.
- Brooks Brothers Dress Chinos- See other posts.
- Bulova Accutron Watch- The 14k gold in the watch went to complement the golden snaffle bits in the loafers. For more, see other posts.
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