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Tux accessories to help the groom stand out
Philosophe, I have no idea what to do about the shoes. This is another one of those "what is proper" questions. Along with "what sort of tie with a waistcoat?" Traditionally, there is only one option for black tie neckwear: a bowtie. End of story, full stop, period. A four-in-hand tie, like...- The Urban Artistocrat
- Post #7
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Tux accessories to help the groom stand out
Congratulations both on your impending nuptials and your desire to bring a sense of tradition and formality to this special occasion. The boutonnière is the traditional answer to your dilemma. It will set you apart from both your male guests (who will have no flowers) and your groomsmen (who...- The Urban Artistocrat
- Post #3
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Tuxedo Jacket
Depends on how much of a traditionalist you are. Not having a vent creates a more formal look and that's why it's more traditional. Side vents, on the other hand, are more practical as they prevent the back of the jacket from riding up when you put your hands in your pockets. A single rear...- The Urban Artistocrat
- Post #8
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Shirt and tie without jacket
Someone once said that wearing a shirt and tie without a jacket makes you look like a clerk. I couldn't agree more. It also seems to be the domain of high school boys forced to "dress up" for some sort of family function or formal outing.- The Urban Artistocrat
- Post #23
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Boiled Front Shirt
My theory (and I may well be wrong) is that before modern detergents, boiling was the way to get white cotton or linen as clean as possible. My grandmother still insists on white kitchen towels and rags being boiled with a tiny bit of chlorine, rather than machine-washed. Edit: Just the bib...- The Urban Artistocrat
- Post #5
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Boiled Front Shirt
I think the shirts were washed by actually boiling them, and then starched into a cardboard-like stiffness far more extreme than you'll find in a modern evening or white-tie shirt. Thanks for the helpful info. Do you have any idea why the shirts were washed through boiling rather than the...- The Urban Artistocrat
- Post #3
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Boiled Front Shirt
I am researching men's formalwear and have had no luck finding an explanation of what a "boiled front" shirt is. I've seen photos and am aware that these shirts have a stiff bib but I have no idea why they are called "boiled" or how the bib is made stiff. Can anyone help me?- The Urban Artistocrat
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- Forum: Classic Menswear