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OK, this may be a very quirky idea I have, but when I get an idea, I go with it!
I was considering wearing (purchasing) a 3/4 length frock coat with a vest & ascot for my wedding this coming May. I wanted a more "19th Century" look, and I was even hoping that I might use the frock coat again when conducting concerts (with orchestra/choir), as I'm sure it would stand out from the usual tailcoat or tuxedo.
Now, I was thinking about going for a single-breasted coat. I know double-breasted coats worn unbuttoned with a vest were quite popular at one time, but I feel having all of that fabric flapping around may be a bit much- I want it to look slightly cleaner...
This look may be a stretch for my fiance to go for it... she is, however, very much into the cutaway coat look. Now, same idea- if I were to purchase a cutaway coat, I'm worried that it wouldn't be appropriate to wear when conducting for two reasons: 1. It is usually designated for daytime wear, and 2. In itself, to the untrained onlooker, it may not look that much different from a normal tailcoat, so the idea of making a "statement" would be diminished.
Anyone have any thoughts? How about the idea of wearing a cutaway coat for evening concerts? Do you think it would be passable to say that I am "making a statement" by wearing daytime attire for an evening event? Is the distinction obsolete this day in age?
Thank you!
I was considering wearing (purchasing) a 3/4 length frock coat with a vest & ascot for my wedding this coming May. I wanted a more "19th Century" look, and I was even hoping that I might use the frock coat again when conducting concerts (with orchestra/choir), as I'm sure it would stand out from the usual tailcoat or tuxedo.
Now, I was thinking about going for a single-breasted coat. I know double-breasted coats worn unbuttoned with a vest were quite popular at one time, but I feel having all of that fabric flapping around may be a bit much- I want it to look slightly cleaner...
This look may be a stretch for my fiance to go for it... she is, however, very much into the cutaway coat look. Now, same idea- if I were to purchase a cutaway coat, I'm worried that it wouldn't be appropriate to wear when conducting for two reasons: 1. It is usually designated for daytime wear, and 2. In itself, to the untrained onlooker, it may not look that much different from a normal tailcoat, so the idea of making a "statement" would be diminished.
Anyone have any thoughts? How about the idea of wearing a cutaway coat for evening concerts? Do you think it would be passable to say that I am "making a statement" by wearing daytime attire for an evening event? Is the distinction obsolete this day in age?
Thank you!