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post #16 of 24

1/3/13 at 7:35pm

lefty

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Seriously boss coat.

I think simpler is better with the rest of the rig too keep it from looking too costumey.

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post #17 of 24

1/3/13 at 7:37pm

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I think this has sort of a peter max look about it, and maybe some 60's white bell bottoms. Why go half way? Otherwise black jeans and turtleneck.

post #18 of 24

1/3/13 at 8:20pm

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Effin amazing! That is a fantastic piece of history! Pucci at his finest!

post #19 of 24

1/3/13 at 8:32pm

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Please post this in my vintage thread, Baron.

I just felt my balls tingle a little bit.

post #20 of 24

1/4/13 at 4:39am

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Very Doc Severinson.

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post #21 of 24

1/4/13 at 7:02am

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Im thinking now maybe regular tux pants but cut in a 70's vein, slim through the hips with a subtle boot cut down the leg. I think Tom Ford may do this but I know labelking had some vintage trousers cut that way. And perhaps a ruffled shirt, too, if I could find a tasteful one.

post #22 of 24

1/4/13 at 8:06am

lefty

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Mark Jacobs also cuts trousers like this - or did a few years ago.

You coud try boot cut and a ruffled shirt, but if someone calls out, "Yeah, baby!" in the first 30 minutes I would dump the costumey gear for something more subtle. The coat holds up on it's own.

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post #23 of 24

1/5/13 at 3:23am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron

No, I'm more like a 16 - 16.5. I think I might just get a pleated shirt. I mostly was wondering if there were any conventions for wearing unconventional dinner jackets - is there a certain rig that goes with velvet smoking jackets that's distinct from normal black tie?

Here's the jacket. The colors are a little off from the lighting but it's pretty close.

All this jacket needs is hair...lots and lots of hair....

post #24 of 24

1/5/13 at 9:18am

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I like Pucci and think that jacket is pretty damn fun(ky).

Obviously it's only wearable for fun & informal occasions but within that, I think would look great with the usual rest of the dinner suit oufit. I do like the idea mentioned upthread of using a ruffled or pleated shirt with it, to complete the informalising effect. Normal dinner suit trousers & shoes though; nothing crazy needed there.