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Journeyman · Dec 13, 2010

Originally Posted by Tano

Can anyone suggest some good places in perth to hire a tux for a wedding? I will be getting married next year and want something that does not look cheap. All the hire places im seeing online start at $69 for hiring so im assuming that these are cheap and crappy looking tuxedos.

Originally Posted by Sator

Are you a Yank? Only Americans call dinner jackets tuxedos (dinner jackets were first worn at Tuxedo Park in New York).

Please don't copies the Yanks in wearing bloody dinner jackets in broad daylight to a wedding. Unless, you are serving the drinks, in which case go right ahead.

Sator - and I suspect that you are well aware of this already - for better or for worse, that Americanism has been well and truly adopted here in Australia. Showing my age a bit, people were referring to dinner jackets as "tuxedos" when I was at high school and university a couple of decades ago, and I'm sure that the term has only become more common since that time. Unfortunately, it seems pretty much ubiquitous nowadays.

Sator · Dec 13, 2010

Not as far as I can remember. Most of the time I hear the term dinner jacket being used, with tuxedo becoming slowly more common as time progresses.

Even the Kelly Country ad on TV talks about dinner suits.

mrbig · Dec 13, 2010

Originally Posted by Tano

Can anyone suggest some good places in perth to hire a tux for a wedding? I will be getting married next year and want something that does not look cheap. All the hire places im seeing online start at $69 for hiring so im assuming that these are cheap and crappy looking tuxedos.

If you can (seeing as this is going to be next year) buy one. At least then you can have alterations done and make it fit perfectly, or if you can use one of the 2/3 tailors we have in Perth to have one made for you. It's your wedding day mate!

Plus whenever you need it (anniversaries, parties, etc) you won't need to hire another one. I regret not having one made pretty badly, especially when it comes time for university dinners.

TheWraith · Dec 13, 2010

Originally Posted by Sator

Are you a Yank? Only Americans call dinner jackets tuxedos (dinner jackets were first worn at Tuxedo Park in New York).

Please don't copies the Yanks in wearing bloody dinner jackets in broad daylight to a wedding. Unless, you are serving the drinks, in which case go right ahead.

+1, though Journeyman is right, we are becoming more American, especially in speech terms, all the time. Still, we here should know better and avoid Americanisms.

Nice to see you post here again, Sator. It's been awhile.

meister · Dec 13, 2010

Originally Posted by Tabaus

I am seeking some opinion as to the quality of suits from Berkely Apparel - Rembrandt and Studio Italia etc.

They typically come with two pants and for the price range (during the sales season), they appear to be quite reasonable (approx $300-$400) . Any alternative brands which provides good value without breaking the budget?

Nothing wrong with the Italian wool Rembrandt pants. I got two pairs for AUD360 recently. Excellent quality and easy to wear in summer time with a blazer. Very fine wool like 150s because they crease a bit like linen when you take them off and need a slight press.

Originally Posted by __PG__

I'll have you know that the first outing of my navy blue loafers (worn sans socks) made my wife extremely aroused.

Thanks for sharing that moment with us.....

elvish · Dec 13, 2010

Originally Posted by meister

Thanks for sharing that moment with us.....

When something comes up once a year, most people tend to share it

Although personally I think the sans sock is a great look. Why would you wear driver's with socks??

fxh · Dec 13, 2010

Originally Posted by TheWraith

Quite a few MTM places are using Rembrandt these days. I guess they're cheap. I haven't heard too many overly good things about them, though.

I didn't mean they were up with the greats - more that for the money they seem ok.

fxh · Dec 13, 2010

Originally Posted by __PG__

I'll have you know that the first outing of my navy blue loafers (worn sans socks) made my wife extremely aroused.

I am pleased for you.

I would, however, note that women are not often good arbiters of tasteful dressing for males.

NB: careful she wasn't faking it and is really horrified and will soon take off (or simply have a fling) with some man (as opposed to boy) who covers his ankles.

Henry Carter · Dec 13, 2010

Perhaps it's been so many years since your legs and ankles have seen the shining sun that they are now so blindingly white, everytime you look at them the glare is so unforgiving you can't help but look away in horror. Perhaps this constant reminder causes you to assume all mens legs and ankles look this way?

Am I right or am I right?

__PG__ · Dec 14, 2010

I want to find a good dry clearner, preferably one that knows how to press a suit properly (i.e. by hand and not flattening lapels or blowing seams etc.) Any suggestions? I note that jeffryd (of http://www.tuttofattoamano.blogspot.com/) doesn't think that using inflatable busts is that good an idea either when it comes to pressing suits.

Tano · Dec 14, 2010

I recieved a very cold stare from my fiance when i suggested wearing a morning jacket to the ceremony then changing into a tux after dark for the reception.

Originally Posted by Sator

Are you a Yank? Only Americans call dinner jackets tuxedos (dinner jackets were first worn at Tuxedo Park in New York).

Please don't copies the Yanks in wearing bloody dinner jackets in broad daylight to a wedding. Unless, you are serving the drinks, in which case go right ahead.

Tano · Dec 14, 2010

Originally Posted by mrbig

If you can (seeing as this is going to be next year) buy one. At least then you can have alterations done and make it fit perfectly, or if you can use one of the 2/3 tailors we have in Perth to have one made for you. It's your wedding day mate!

Plus whenever you need it (anniversaries, parties, etc) you won't need to hire another one. I regret not having one made pretty badly, especially when it comes time for university dinners.

Yes, i may end up purchasing one from the B&S forum. Some people here suggested Favazzo G & A and Final Touch for alterations. I used Final Touch twice and the work was very sloppy. I think people suggested Final Touch based on their fake* google reviews.

*Im guessing their fake reviews based on their grouped around the same date and keep dropping names in the reviews.

blahman · Dec 14, 2010

Originally Posted by Tano

I recieved a very cold stare from my fiance when i suggested wearing a morning jacket to the ceremony then changing into a tux after dark for the reception.

Probably she doesn't want you to steal her limelight

Remember, its actually her wedding not yours

TheWraith · Dec 14, 2010

Originally Posted by fxh

I didn't mean they were up with the greats - more that for the money they seem ok.

Perhaps, but I think there are others just as good, if not better, for a similar price. But yes, just ok would probably describe their services.

fxh · Dec 14, 2010

For _PG_ and all you bare-ankled dudes - I was in Mountfords the other day - they have Sperry Topsiders - around $250 I think - they don't look all that bad a range - (if you like that sort of thing)

http://www.mountfords.com.au/SearchF...=c&k=0031&h=26

I think its a bigger range in store

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