Additionally, if we recognize that our clothing is an extension of ourselves, then we should also recognize that not every man wants to—or can—pull off something avant-garde. These two men don't look boring to me; they look beautifully dressed. And like themselves.
This is why I disagree with this sentiment on Twitter, where people think men are lame for attending a gala in white or black tie (the two forms of formalwear for men; black tie being more commonly known as a tuxedo in the United States).
If one attends a fancy gala, then one ought to dress up. And so, there are wealthy women whose lives revolve around social events and philanthropy, and they buy these custom-made pieces. The BBC did a doc on them, which you can find on YouTube by searching 'BBC haute couture'
In real life I have literally only ever heard the phrase 'boys will be boys' used to refer to harmless mischief, but for whatever reason people online think its an official legal defense for rapists and murderers