You can definitely have fun at this type of soirée, though your thrills will be anything but cheap. What we are going for is style and elegance, so we will avoid many of the clichés that hover over most parties of this sort. The formal name for the kind of festivities that we will be indulging in is a "Gentleman's Bachelor Party," and here are some suggestions to make it fun and respectable.

• We are not suggesting that you come in your best formalwear, but a shirt and tie are definitely required.
• You may be able to get away without a jacket, but you may want to keep one close by in case the restaurant that you choose requires it.
• You should keep your colour scheme somewhat dark so that if you decide you hit a club, you won't stick out like Liberace.
• The key here is to give off an air of sophistication, not flamboyance, so try and balance your attire with an element of 'flexibility'.

When we suggest trashy. we really mean like an art form. We're talking about a hold nothing back, rowdy, trailer park style! Therefore, when planning this party, it is important that all your participants commit to the theme and really 'live it.'

• A pimp daddy, polyester, Saturday Night Fever with sneakers look, or white armless undershirts.
• Everyone must firmly commit to the look and believe us... the attitude will follow. A leisure suit would kill!
• A classic Raymond shirt? Keep your hair "untidy" and try Park Avenue for cologne.

Remember the best thing about bachelor parties is not what you do, but the memories you make. Although you may not see yourself in such an event, being there for the groom and having a good time are all you need to create that one memory!