Midnight Blue Tuxedo Questions

[chet]

I am new to the forum. Thanks in advance for your help.

I am looking to upgrade my tuxedo and am considering this one on eBay.

A couple of questions: will black accessories (cummerbund and bow tie) work?

Are the lapels supposed to stick over the shoulder like horns?

It's listed as navy blue but I will ask if it's midnight blue.

How does Zegna typically fit?

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Originally Posted by chet

Are the lapels supposed to stick over the shoulder like horns?

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No, they are not.

 

[bleachboy]

I doubt that's Zegna. It looks fused to me and no pics of the tags including this alleged $3500 price tag.

 

[chet]

Originally Posted by bleachboy

I doubt that's Zegna. It looks fused to me and no pics of the tags including this alleged $3500 price tag.

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thanks--anyone else think it's fake?

 

[alliswell]

That was my first thought. Seller's very reputable, though. The suit's too funky to be worn too much.

 

[__PG__]

I'd ask the seller to post pictures of the tags before proceeding with the purchase. Maybe the lapels just need a good press?

 

[pvrhye]

Possible that it's a decent suit pinned tightly around a mannequin that's too small. That might cause the Voltron fins. The collar does seem unnaturally far back. Check the seller's other listings and see if he's just a dumbass about presentation.

 

[TheWraith]

There have to be better options out there for you, fake or no fake.

 

[bleachboy]

Originally Posted by pvrhye

Possible that it's a decent suit pinned tightly around a mannequin that's too small. That might cause the Voltron fins. The collar does seem unnaturally far back. Check the seller's other listings and see if he's just a dumbass about presentation.

I think you're right about this. I noticed after the fact that it's a size 58.

 

[chicco196]

IMO, if you're going to buy anything but a nicely tailored black tux and go for a color, dark blue or grey, it should be a modern cut, classically styled jacket as you're already being bold with a non-black color choice. The images are of Cucinelli's beautiful examples...

 

[inimitable]

Originally Posted by chicco196

IMO, if you're going to buy anything but a nicely tailored black tux and go for a color, dark blue or grey, it should be a modern cut, classically styled jacket as you're already being bold with a non-black color choice. The images are of Cucinelli's beautiful examples...

Since when is grey a viable option for formal wear?

 

[chicco196]

Originally Posted by inimitable

Since when is grey a viable option for formal wear?

Since Brunello Cucinelli did it. It's definitely not for everyone...which makes it all the more appealing as a once in a while alternative to the go to black.