wldthistle
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Hi everyone!
So, tomorrow I plan on going to the tailor and getting measured for a MTM tuxedo. I'm planning on going classic. Here's the description of what I want so far, assembled from the forums and http://blacktieguide.com/.
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What do you guys think? Is there anything I'm missing? Is there anything I might have trouble with, since I'm going MTM and not bespoke? Also, I'm not sure about the waistcoat fabric. Should it be all wool to match the jacket, grosgrain to match the lapels, or should it be wool with grosgrain lapels?
Also, I'm considering midnight blue. If I go this route, are the facings still black grosgrain, or are they midnight blue? I think I've seen both, but am not sure which is more correct. Also, with a midnight blue tux, does one still wear the same black accessories (bow tie, pumps with black grosgrain bow, possible black homburg)?
I get one shot at this, so want to make sure I get it right!
Thanks!
-Greg
So, tomorrow I plan on going to the tailor and getting measured for a MTM tuxedo. I'm planning on going classic. Here's the description of what I want so far, assembled from the forums and http://blacktieguide.com/.
HTML Code:
Jacket
\tsingle breasted
\tpeak lapel
\tone button
\tno vents
\tfabric: barathea, 10-11 ounce
\tshowing shirt cuff
\tlapels
\t\tsilk grosgrain
\t\tbuttonhole with stem holder
\tpockets
\t\tdouble-besomed jetted (****) hip pocket
\t\twelt breast pocket
\tbuttons
\t\tcovered in lapel facing
\t\tfour sleeve buttons, touching
Trousers
\tnatural taper
\tpleated, folds opening toward center
\tnatural waist
\tcut for braces, with buttons
\tno belt loops or side adjusters
\tgrosgrain band ("braid")
\tvertical pockets
\tslight break
Waistcoat
\tsingle-breasted
\tlow-buttoning
\tthree buttons, grosgrain
\ttwo single-welt pockets
\tsingle breasted
\tpeak lapel
\tone button
\tno vents
\tfabric: barathea, 10-11 ounce
\tshowing shirt cuff
\tlapels
\t\tsilk grosgrain
\t\tbuttonhole with stem holder
\tpockets
\t\tdouble-besomed jetted (****) hip pocket
\t\twelt breast pocket
\tbuttons
\t\tcovered in lapel facing
\t\tfour sleeve buttons, touching
Trousers
\tnatural taper
\tpleated, folds opening toward center
\tnatural waist
\tcut for braces, with buttons
\tno belt loops or side adjusters
\tgrosgrain band ("braid")
\tvertical pockets
\tslight break
Waistcoat
\tsingle-breasted
\tlow-buttoning
\tthree buttons, grosgrain
\ttwo single-welt pockets
What do you guys think? Is there anything I'm missing? Is there anything I might have trouble with, since I'm going MTM and not bespoke? Also, I'm not sure about the waistcoat fabric. Should it be all wool to match the jacket, grosgrain to match the lapels, or should it be wool with grosgrain lapels?
Also, I'm considering midnight blue. If I go this route, are the facings still black grosgrain, or are they midnight blue? I think I've seen both, but am not sure which is more correct. Also, with a midnight blue tux, does one still wear the same black accessories (bow tie, pumps with black grosgrain bow, possible black homburg)?
I get one shot at this, so want to make sure I get it right!
Thanks!
-Greg