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Obama tux: notch lapels, two buttons, flap pockets, single vent, white bow tie

TheFoo

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Discuss.
 

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I don't like it. I prefer a more traditional tux that has a jacket single buttoned, ventless, and with peak lapels.
 

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It's bad, but I'll cut him some slack because of his nice new overcoat today.
 

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Barrie Brobama can get away with anything. He's a badass motherfucker and he don't care what no internet posters think of his get-up.
 

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Originally Posted by JayJay
I don't like it. I prefer a more traditional tux that has a jacket single buttoned, ventless, and with peak lapels.
The white bow tie is worse. [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
Oxxford Clothes is pleased to announce that we will be dressing President-elect, George W. Bush for the Inauguration.
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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Shortly after the election, Harold Wiesenthal of Harold's in Houston, Texas called his friend, former President George Bush, to request the honor of dressing our next President. Because of the Bush family's respect for Harold, and appreciation for our fine American-made products, we immediately received a positive response.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]On January 4th , 2001, a small team from Harold's and Oxxford Clothes flew to Austin for the first fitting. Attending from Oxxford was President and CEO, Crittenden Rawlings with Head Designer, Rocco Giovannangelo. The team then flew to Austin for the first fitting. They gathered at President Elect George W. Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas for a second fitting last Saturday. Mr. Bush was so pleased with the fit of his tuxedo, suit, and topcoat and trousers that he immediately ordered six more garments.[/FONT]
 

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Kennedy was wrongly blamed for the death of the hat; perhaps Obama will be credited with the demise of proper dinner attire, though part of the blame should perhaps lie with HSM.....
 

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Pix or it didn't happen.
 

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It would be wrong if it were a mistake. But the Duke knows better -- so it's alright.
 

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Okay...raise your hand if you can't see any pictures....
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It should be single button, no vents, peak lapel and bowtie!
 

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Originally Posted by MetroStyles
Barrie Brobama can get away with anything. He's a badass motherfucker and he don't care what no internet posters think of his get-up.

Do you think he has this on his wallet?
 

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