Quote Originally Posted by Baeau View Post
Given the deferring to our spouse's opinion, are we cowards, stating cooperativeness, or wanting to claim some wisdom to deferring? The latter, two, could be smoke screens to the former.
Yes and yes

Actually, generally, I think the main purpose of the fellow at these sorts of functions is to help make the gal look great so whatever complements her outfit is the best way to go.