If you want to wear a tie with sneakers, go with a casual tie, ie knits. Also, the tip of the tie should just graze the top of your belt buckle unless you're going for an avant garde approach.
Know your shirts, EVERY MAN should know his shirts from the looks of that shirt it's a "standard shirt"...in 2012 that's no bueno, try a "slim cut" or "fitted".
that's the last place i would think you'd find a good tailor. 
Nike Wardour Lows look like a good pair summer sneakers.
I see what you are trying to do. Throw in some color and patters. Gingham shirt or knit tie maybe. You don't want to look like the Geek Squad.
Did you check Urban Outfitters?
the fit is fine but a little mediocre. it sounds like you are just finding your style now, so it's understandable. the items you are interested in can definitely start to ameliorate your wardrobe, but with the whole "dress to impress" theme, i expect that you won't be standing out from most others. |I
if you're talking about flats socks/ loafer socks, journeys has them
I concur. The pieces individually are good, but the outfit together is kinda simple. If I am not mistaken you said you would be wearing your shirt unbuttoned with a white v neck underneath ? I wouldn't bother with that as it seems kinda casual being that the event is dress to impress,but to each his own.
If you dont mind me asking...is this event taking place in NYC ?
being that this is NT, we all are routed from the sneaker culture. that being said, anyone in this thread (and the old one) knows that i am an avid poster of both pictures and advice. honestly, this is the only thread i ever check on anymore is this one. it definitely has helped improve my wardrobe ten fold. that being said, i am only 20 years old.
