Posts by blackbowtie

Quote: Originally Posted by Montauk As I saw it, the main takeaway from Tom's demonstration was NOT that drafting and cutting is such brain surgery that only Savile Row-trained adepts like he should ever attempt it,...

Quote: Originally Posted by ohm At any rate, I am about to advance a crackpot theory. I believe this thread was looking for one. The posture of men in the past was less stooped because a significant number relative...

Quote: Originally Posted by Montauk The problem with many double windsors worn today (and most any knot that looks off) is that they're not pinched and pulled tightly/expertly enough. Knots--especially bulky ones--need...

I would go with dark gray. Black's too austere, light gray could be seen as tending toward the more casual side.

I was actually there that night. From what I recall, this remark came up following the query about "balance" and what it actually means. I distinctly recall Tom Mahon mentioning the whole issue about intergenerational...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ace_Face I've always erred on the side of overdressing, but a suit to a 10 year reunion seems like overkill . In Mafoofan's case, perhaps. But at my HS 10-year reunion 2 years...

Quote: Originally Posted by anweiler71 Does anyone out there know where to find a Tuxedo shirt, slim/modern fit, laydown spread/semi-spread collar... off the rack ... in IVORY? My fiancee's dress is ivory and putting a...

Quote: Originally Posted by potemkin_city_limits Just to clarify though. Im totally not gay at all. I love women. Not men. So dont think Im gay. Please. Im not. I swear. "The lady doth protest too...

Quote: Originally Posted by Geoff Gander I was walking back to the office at around 1 pm today, and I found myself behind two young men who, if they aren't SFers, ought to be. Man on the left was tall and fairly...

Quote: Originally Posted by IronRock I have never been to a wedding where the majority of people were not wearing morning coats so should have a good few more years of use in it yet. I wish I could say the...