It is an online deal so I couldn't have chance to try it on.
But the sport coat that I have totally cover my butt, so perhaps 0.25" shorter won't make the suit look silly on me?
I came across this attire recently and really like it. I have been searching for it with no luck so I came here to ask you. Does anybody know were i could find the jacket (or whole attire)?
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mczvhz6dnC1ri3rrgo1_500.jpg
(sorry, wasn't able to link the picture as the link was "unavailable")
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*EDIT* ^post never worked thats why this one was posted
I would stick with a standard/turndown collar. This will hide the black band of the bow tie as it wraps around your neck. Your shirt should still be of the formal variety however (either pleated or pique bib). See here for more information: http://www.blacktieguide.com/Classic/Classic_Shirts.htm
What do you guys think of this sportscoat? I think the sleeves are a touch short, and the armholes are a bit low, but otherwise I am looking for some general advice. Also I just threw this over my sunday bumming clothes so please disregard t-shirt and jeans.. may (will?) be worn with slacks and a buttoned down shirt. Obviously this isn't a MTM coat, so I'm not expecting an absolutely perfect fit, but for a few bucks it didn't seem like a bad purchase.
Reno may be able to get it out. Worst case scenario you can use reno-mat, although its a bit more abrasive.

I would stick with a standard/turndown collar. This will hide the black band of the bow tie as it wraps around your neck. Your shirt should still be of the formal variety however (either pleated or pique bib). See here for more information: http://www.blacktieguide.com/Classic/Classic_Shirts.htm
Thanks for the reply. I always thought the tie band looked silly, especially the pre-tied versions that I wear.
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I think this may be similar to what you have encountered. Back in the day (military) we used to burn in our polish and sometimes it would harden. I used a nylon stocking to knock down the ridges. Use a motion like the shoe shine guys use with the rag.
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