Ignis had only meant to tease a little and, perhaps, to test a few waters tentatively; his intention had certain not been to reach an awkward, blushing near-standstill in the conversation, but there was no denying that that response was certainly...interesting.

"Not for every day wear, of course," he continued, smoothly, oh-so-casually as if in just a light continuation of the discussion, "but I do find, in the right situations, they can cut quite the figure and add just the right touch of dramatic flair."