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  1. king_of_cups

    Should I shave for black tie events?

    I keep a short, just-longer-than-stubble beard year round. I have a black tie event coming up, along with more evening cocktail attire events. I live in SoCal. Should I shave for these events? I genuinely hate the way I look clean-shaven. Photos for context:
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    Is this Charvet tie a fake?

    Yeah, any way to revitalize it?
  3. king_of_cups

    Is this Charvet tie a fake?

    I bought a Charvet tie on eBay a while ago. It’s clearly a more formal, ‘evening’ tie, but I’m concerned about how thin/delicate it is. According to StyleForum posts of yore, Charvet has a history of making delicate ties, but this one feels almost like it’s made from tinsel. Any thoughts?
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    Is a satin tuxedo waistcoat acceptable?

    I purchased an OTR Spier tuxedo which only came with two pieces; Spier won't make proper black tie waistcoats, so I never asked about them making one. I own a cummerbund, but I don't love wearing one, and would prefer a waistcoat (I'm bigger around the waist, and I could use the coverage to be...
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    The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

    My meager (but loved) contribution. This is a late-60s/early 70s JLC that my father forgot about when he left my mom. She had it cleaned and serviced and gave it to me to hold onto for my son.
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    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    Thanks! I thought they just did ties.
  7. king_of_cups

    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    Related: if the answer really is to stay with a cummerbund, can anyone recommend a 'taller' one (not waist circumference, but taller vertically?
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    The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

    I have a bit of a waistcoat conundrum. I can't afford bespoke, so I went OTR with a Spier tux. It does the job, except that I'd like to opt into a waistcoat instead of a cummerbund. Of course, though, Spier doesn't make the matching waistcoat, so I'm forced to roll the dice with an 'odd' one and...
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    Where To Have A Suit Made In Singapore?

    Hey All, My wife is stumped about what to do for my fortieth birthday, and her Hail Mary is to send me to Singapore to have a suit made for me (nice!). She has no idea what this would cost, or how long it would take — she’s heard rumors of places that do insane 48-hour turnarounds. I told her...
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    John Smedley Payton Merino Knit Polo Off-White Size L

    John Smedley Payton Merino Knit Polo Off-White Size L. Bought on eBay, tried on, otherwise never worn. Tags are still on (price was removed prior to my receiving it), with the bag in tact, but unsealed. Off-white color, slightly sheer. This is being sold as-is, no returns.
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    John Smedley Payton Merino Knit Polo Off-White Size L

    king_of_cups submitted a new classified: John Smedley Payton Merino Knit Polo Off-White Size L - Merino polo shirt size L Read more about this classified...
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    Upgrading My Suit, Need Help With Questions/Options!

    CONTEXT: I've filled out all the necessary starter items in my wardrobe, and now that I've got my bases covered, I'm starting the process of swapping/upgrading my (small) suit collection, starting with my charcoal "first" suit -- aka, the one you wear to weddings/funerals/interviews/evening...
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    Is the S&M Neapolitan Cut Suit Too Relaxed For A Three-Piece / Interview / Evening Suit?

    I'm cleaning out a closet full of cheap suits, and am looking to streamline my suit collection (mainly so I can expand my sport coat collection, but don't tell my wife!). I live in SoCal, and don't have occasions to wear suits much, except for rare evening events, weddings, and, most often, job...
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    OTR "drape cut" jacket options?

    1k USD max (hopefully for three pieces)
  15. king_of_cups

    OTR "drape cut" jacket options?

    You may have a point, because I'm still new to the concept of drape! As someone who has more of a rectangular-shaped body, I'm not really helped by the ultra-slim/ultra-clean profiles of most OTR options I've run into. I'm not looking for a 'roomier' jacket, but rather for a jacket that 1) uses...
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