Oxxford Tux? Calling Manton and Company

[pfr0g]

So I just got invited to my Universities Foundation dinner. This is usually reserved for people that have been at the University for some time and I am fairly new, under 4 years. I consider it an honor that they have included me so early and want to do my best to look good. I will be sitting with a few VP's, some Board of Trusties and major donatoring members so I need to look sharp. Rental, imho, is not an option.

I was planning on getting a Tux for new years next year but this is forcing my hand as the dinner is March 26th. I wanted a Nitro special but it looks like he is all out, does anyone have his seller name I assume it is Nitro but was not sure if he had special charectures.

Anyway I need help fromn you fine folks to choose a Tux. My tailor has 2 Tuxuedo's that I am considering. I think he is giving me a very good price, let me know your thoughts.

Borrelli: 2300
Peak Lapel (wide)- Satin
2 Button
It has a vintage look to it that I am on the fence about.
Flat Front pant
closed vents

Oxxford- 2100
Peak Lapel- not as wide as the Borrelli
One Button- Very cool horn buttons
Double Reverse Pleats (not thrilled about this)
Hollywood Pant (Very Cool)
double vented- I think I want to seal them.
Grosgrain

I will get some pictures of the Borrelli when I go back. What do you guys think about the Oxxford and the price? I relize that 2100 is a ton of money but this is a very special event and I want to make a good impression. I am not rich by any means and this will hurt the wallet a bit but not kill me. This is why I am thinking craefully about this purchase and seeking help on this board. Should I just get a rental and hold out for a tux or just take the plunge and get the Oxxford now at 2100?

Thanks in advance for any help in my decision making process.

 

[LabelKing]

That Oxxford has flap pockets when it should have besom pockets; but those can be tucked in.

What does the Borrelli have?

While grosgain is more traditional, the wider lapels are more ideal, in my opinion, for a peak lapel, whether single or double-breasted. Also closed vents are strictly traditional. However, the two button is less elegant than a one-button.

 

[DocHolliday]

If you are on the fence about a $2,300 DJ, I'd disqualify it from consideration immediately. If it weren't a Borrelli, would you even be considering it?

 

[mainy]

That's a lot of money for something so rarely worn. I would take a very hard look at the offerings on Ebay before shelling out 2 grand.

 

[rnoldh]

What size are you?

Here's a Nitro 42R Isaia Tux for $450:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-348O-ISAIA-A...QQcmdZViewItem

Perhaps not perfect, but a great Tux at an even better price!

Many SF members have bought Tuxedos from Nitro and are very happy.

You might want to contact him and see if he can get something close to what you want in your time frame.

BTW: Nitro has posted on SF. Definitely read this thread about Nitro:

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...ighlight=nitro

The general consensus which I concur with, is that Nitro provides especially good values on Isaia.

 

[pfr0g]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

If you are on the fence about a $2,300 DJ, I'd disqualify it from consideration immediately. If it weren't a Borrelli, would you even be considering it?


I am on the fence about the wide lapel and 2 button. I think I have already removed it from consideration. I really like the one button look. I like Borrelli suits so that was a factor in my decision making. The cut of the Borrelli tux is very nice.

 

[pfr0g]

Originally Posted by rnoldh

What size are you?

Here's a Nitro 42R Isaia Tux for $450:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-348O-ISAIA-A...QQcmdZViewItem

Perhaps not perfect, but a great Tux at an even better price!

Many SF members have bought Tuxedos from Nitro and are very happy.

You might want to contact him and see if he can get something close to what you want in your time frame.

BTW: Nitro has posted on SF. Definitely read this thread about Nitro:

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...ighlight=nitro

The general consensus which I concur with, is that Nitro provides especially good values on Isaia.

I am a 44

3 button is not my style anyway. He did have some one buttons that I would kill for, maybe he still has some.

 

[zjpj83]

I agree about the flap pockets on the Oxxford - that's not ideal. The two button on the Borrelli is also less than ideal. I'd keep looking.

 

[pfr0g]

That Oxxford has flap pockets when it should have besom pockets; but those can be tucked in.

What does the Borrelli have? Flap I think

While grosgain is more traditional, the wider lapels are more ideal, in my opinion, for a peak lapel, whether single or double-breasted.

I have never been a fan of peak lapels on anything but I think on a Tux they are necessary.


Also closed vents are strictly traditional.

Yeah I would have the Oxxford Vents sealed I think. I really dont like double vents on Tux.


However, the two button is less elegant than a one-button.

I agree. Thats what turned me off about the Borrelli.


Thanks everyone for your input so far.

Anyone have an unaltered 44r One Button tux from nito? I would pay well above the 449 he asks.

 

[zjpj83]

there's always this if you wanted to go funky: http://cgi.ebay.com/STEFANO-RICCI-IT...QQcmdZViewItem

 

[pfr0g]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

there's always this if you wanted to go funky: http://cgi.ebay.com/STEFANO-RICCI-IT...QQcmdZViewItem

I want to stay as classic as possible and at that price I would get the Oxxford I think. Thanks for the link though

I am serious about the one button Isaia from Nitro I dont care if it is peak or notch either. If you have a 44r I would pay well above his asking on ebay.

 

[pfr0g]

Humm why cant this be a one button arrrr....

I wonder what the lapel roll is like. For the price of this nitro it may be better than a rental.

Belvest I tried on. Not sure of the price, I assume around 2400.

thoughts on this vest from Brioni? Good price but not sure if it is too bright/shiny.

 

[zjpj83]

the Belvest looks good

 

[designprofessor]

With all due respect, the vest looks too shiny. IMO

 

[pfr0g]

Originally Posted by designprofessor

With all due respect, the vest looks too shiny. IMO

I agree, thats why I held off on buying it.