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  1. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    I'm in my sixties. My jacket stays on, even when I'm dancing. I usually dance with one lady, the one I brought and the one I go home with. Foxtrot, Rhumba, Waltz. Never in my adult life have I stood in a corner with a bunch of other dudes. When my wife wants to take a break, there is always a...
  3. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    That would be me, except for the cigar!
  4. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    No, my apologies. I didn't realize that you were including yourself in your observation! Seriously, if you want to remove your jacket to engage in energetic activity you should, of course, do so. It's simply that under non-energetic circumstances, you would keep your jacket on. If you make your...
  5. Andy57

    Linen Shirts: Dry Clean or Launder?

    I have mine laundered.
  6. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    I have no comment on the behavior of farmers.
  7. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    It depends on your expected usage. I have a marcella front shirt with the shirt body made from a very lightweight voile. It's great in the warmer months. I also have one with the body made from some sort of regular poplin and it's fine, too. Personally, I'd recommend using the lightest weight...
  8. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    Neither did I. I prefer the cleaner look of no placket on a marcella shirt, but it's not a big enough deal to me to bother about.
  9. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    It was probably a Marcella front shirt made by Hemrajani (now Divij Bespoke). Hemrajani made a couple of shirts like that for me, that is to say Marcella front with no placket. Technically, a shirt like that is meant to be white-tie, but I was not bothered by that. Budd, however, more or less...
  10. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    Studs. Never buttons.
  11. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    Perhaps this Friday. I like the idea.
  12. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    A whole 'nuther forum... I guess, strictly speaking, this is cocktail attire. But, black tie isn't a rigid set of rules. That would be white tie. What we call black tie is really a set of party clothes. I know full well how to do correct black tie and do so when the mood strikes me. But most...
  13. Andy57

    Pitti Uomo 105 - the pictures, the styles

    The polo coat I'm wearing in that photo is by Eduardo De Simone. Angel made the jacket I'm wearing under the polo. If my jacket is an indication, Angel's polo coat is likely to be superb.
  14. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    Who doesn't?
  15. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    That is very kind of you! And I shall look forward to the photos and your impressions of the voyage.
  16. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    Wow! What a great trip. I have long harbored an ambition to do an Atlantic crossing, preferably on the QM2.
  17. Andy57

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    I have several pairs of trousers with a grosgrain stripe down the outside of the trouser leg. None of them have any issues, as far as I can tell. There is nothing visibly wrong, which equates to nothing wrong, in my mind. Find a different tailor.
  18. Andy57

    Should shirt cuffs be snug or loose?

    Indeed. Curse this modern world.
  19. Andy57

    Should shirt cuffs be snug or loose?

    Yes, of course I’m using double sided links. T-bar links are ugly. As I do not have a valet to dress me in the morning, I put the links on my shirt before I put it on. One of the many compromises we must make in this modern age. Whether my watch is for show or not is no concern of my...
  20. Andy57

    Linen Safari Jacket

    I g I have the red one cleaned each Fall before I put it away for the winter. The navy one is new this year and has not been cleaned yet. But likely I’ll have it cleaned on a similar schedule.
  21. Andy57

    Linen Safari Jacket

    I have several, in several different fabrics. I use them as casual jackets that have a great deal of utility, in addition to looking good. I have one safari jacket in red silk hopsack that I use for summer travel. The silk is relatively warm for its weight, which can be good in a cool aircraft...
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