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My first tuxedo

IBJanky

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My sister's wedding is coming up in a couple of weeks. I am going to be part of the wedding ceremony and I was told a month prior the wedding that I needed to wear a tuxedo. Never owned one, and I'm really opposed to renting, so I went out and bought one.

This is what I ended up with after some tailoring
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And a couple of James Bond poses for good measure
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So how'd I do? You guys think I'm ready to rock some bridesmaids at the wedding?
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Sander

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Originally Posted by IBJanky
So how'd I do?
It seems you're already sufficiently full of yourself, so I don't really need to answer that, do I? The details you all got right, no single fault there; the cut is ridiculously tight imo (especially the interplay of shirt and suit cuff), but that seems to be your general preference. edit: wait! loose the watch.
 

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jacket sleeves are WAY too tight for my taste Myke.
 

IBJanky

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Originally Posted by Quadcammer
jacket sleeves are WAY too tight for my taste Myke.

It's all preference, but I think with my frame, I pull it off well.

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whats up with the gap at the heel, shoes look 2 sizes too big
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Quadcammer

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Originally Posted by IBJanky
It's all preference, but I think with my frame, I pull it off well.

myke

obviously works better with your thin frame, but it seems like there is some wrinkling due to the french cuff shirts preventing the jacket sleeves from sitting at full extension.
 

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Sleeves are too tight...looks like they don't fit you IMHO...
Gives the impression that you borrowed the suit from a skinnier guy....
Overall fit is great though....only the vents detract from the whole....
Good job overall
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Overall very good.

A tuxedo shirt should only have three stud holes. Your cummerbund looks quite low as well; it can be barely be seen when the jacket is buttoned. So if you lift the cummerbund up it would cover up that last stud hole.
 

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You look comfortable in it.

Ace.
 

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Originally Posted by Quadcammer
obviously works better with your thin frame, but it seems like there is some wrinkling due to the french cuff shirts preventing the jacket sleeves from sitting at full extension.

in this case would it be more acceptable/more aesthetically pleasing to wear barrel cuffs?


also how many buttons should there be on the jacket sleeve- 1, 4?
 

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