Posts by blackbowtie

Am joining the chorus on one button. The dinner jacket in the picture also looks too fashion forward IMHO.

I think you should just go crazy with the colour of the lining. If it's MTM/bespoke, might as well do want you want, no? Having said that, when I had my dinner suit made, I decided to go with a shocking pink lining and when the suit...

Only one pair. And that's only because I'm waiting for summer to arrive so that I can wear these shoes.

Quote: Originally Posted by jmoody15 Perhaps you should look at an MTM route. +1. Especially if you are willing to spend $2K+.

I'm surprised that no one has posted this link yet. There has also been this discussion on vented tuxedos (one of many on the forum, I'm sure).

Quote: Originally Posted by MarquisMagic Few men look good in yellow shirts. It tends to drain color and make the wearer look a bit green and sallow.. Is it possible that this only applies to pasty white men?

Quote: Originally Posted by Esa I don't own a classic white dress shirt which I know is a bad idea... I don't think they wear white shirts that much in Italy.

Unceasing snowfall Yet I long for linen suits and light-colored shoes

I voted post-foof, though I have to admit that I couldn't tell the difference until it was pointed out by other posters. This perhaps begs the question if the foofing was necessary.

I say you should keep an open mind. The Forvm can be too prescriptivist sometimes. Having said that, I agree with the poster who said "if you have to ask...". I think this is one of those items which you see, you try on, and if...