My First BBBF Suit - Looking for Ideas for a Wedding Outfit

[jays978]

Hi guys,

I just got a BBBF Pinstripe suit in today and I was wondering how many sleeve buttons it should include. I'm used to the conventional four, but with this suit, I only received five which leads me to believe that there should only be 2 to a sleeve?

And does anyone know competent button specialists in the Boston area? Much appreciated.

 

[jerrybrowne]

Yes, 2 on each sleeve. For buttonholes done by hand, use Rizzos in Cambridge. Great work.

 

[jays978]

Originally Posted by jerrybrowne

Yes, 2 on each sleeve. For buttonholes done by hand, use Rizzos in Cambridge. Great work.

Thanks Jerry...What do you guys think of having the traditional 4 button on each sleeve?

And where might one find comparable buttons that would compliment a suit such as this one?

 

[jerrybrowne]

It might be difficult to match the current buttons, so I'd just get 4 new ones for each sleeve. Rizzo's has a huge stash of very nice buttons that will likely match the ones on the suit front.

Originally Posted by jays978

Thanks Jerry...What do you guys think of having the traditional 4 button on each sleeve?

And where might one find comparable buttons that would compliment a suit such as this one?

 

[jays978]

So I didn't want to start anothe thread, but I wanted to use this suit for an upcoming wedding. I am thinking of ensembles for this suit. I don't want to be traditional IBanker nor flamboyant. I am looking a tasteful outfit that spells celebration and restraint at the same time. Sort of a paradox being that it is a pinstripe suit.

So I was wondering if the nice citizens of SF could post some of their past pinstripe suit ensembles to give me some ideas. Thanks!

 

[SlamMan]

Pin stripe probably isn't the best option for a wedding. A solid shirt and any tasteful tie will do well though.

 

[jays978]

Bump for pictures and ideas

 

[RyJ Maduro]

Two buttons on the sleeve is traditional and appropriate for a 3/2 suit.

 

[jays978]

Thanks! Does anyone have some pics of pinstripe looks?

Originally Posted by RyJ Maduro

Two buttons on the sleeve is traditional and appropriate for a 3/2 suit.