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[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

Meetup this Friday before the holiday weekend?

I'm in, time and place? Friday's going to be a scorcher...

 

[smittycl]

Gorgeous!!! Tuxes look great... almost like a suit! For some reason I was picturing old fashion tux with huge lapels, etc... i def see myself in one of those.

Speaking of SM: https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/vbc---black-tuxedo-8666211730-tuxnt-02-ss22

Looks like Smitty's Ralph Lauren Black Label tuxedo... maybe I can lurk on the ebay to see if I will have any luck there lol

thank you for the suggestions on where to get shirt and accessories!

The RLBL has narrow-ish lapels. You can easily go very wide or even double-breasted. Just, as mentioned above, stick with peak lapels or shawl collar. eBay has lots of vintage tuxes go by.

The S&M tux you linked to looks nice! Slightly wider lapels.

 

[smittycl]

I'm in, time and place? Friday's going to be a scorcher...

What's centrally located for most folks? U Street? Downtown?

 

[dc_slicker]

The RLBL has narrow-ish lapels. You can easily go very wide or even double-breasted. Just, as mentioned above, stick with peak lapels or shawl collar. eBay has lots of vintage tuxes go by.

The S&M tux you linked to looks nice! Slightly wider lapels.

Def dont like double breasted look... Def love yours or SM tux.

and yeah, ebay might be a good place for me as I am sure people sell of their tuxes when they dont use them.
Since you shopped off ebay before how is your experience with it? For instance, let's say i do find a tux there, but it was altered for another person.. sleeves, pants, suit itself might be altered too much. Any tips to avoid it? Or should I just go to a tailor and they will be able to fix it? (Unless sleeves are too short )

 

[smittycl]

Def dont like double breasted look... Def love yours or SM tux.

and yeah, ebay might be a good place for me as I am sure people sell of their tuxes when they dont use them.
Since you shopped off ebay before how is your experience with it? For instance, let's say i do find a tux there, but it was altered for another person.. sleeves, pants, suit itself might be altered too much. Any tips to avoid it? Or should I just go to a tailor and they will be able to fix it? (Unless sleeves are too short )

Always go with a vendor that rates high and posts the exact garment measurements. Measure your favorite suit and compare, Get a tux from a decent maker that you can be reasonably sure will have enough material inside for alterations. I've bought plenty from eBay, just do a little research before committing and you'll likely do fine.

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

What's centrally located for most folks? U Street? Downtown?

I'm down for anywhere except Northern Virginia. No seriously, I'm likely as a Fed to get an early dismissal, so I would be okay with Clarendon, but prefer Metrorail-accessible DC.

 

[smittycl]

I'm down for anywhere except Northern Virginia. No seriously, I'm likely as a Fed to get an early dismissal, so I would be okay with Clarendon, but prefer Metrorail-accessible DC.

I took the day off to make a four day weekend so can met anywhere. DC probably better for most. It will be hot but no worries. Beer is the ultimate cooler.

 

[dc_slicker]

Always go with a vendor that rates high and posts the exact garment measurements. Measure your favorite suit and compare, Get a tux from a decent maker that you can be reasonably sure will have enough material inside for alterations. I've bought plenty from eBay, just do a little research before committing and you'll likely do fine.

did a quick search and not much luck... no rush. worst case SM tux that I posted looked great and affordable

 

[dc_slicker]

or Suit Supply... Even better located in Tyson and I can just get everything in one stop. Gas is expensive

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[smittycl]

or Suit Supply... Even better located in Tyson and I can just get everything in one stop. Gas is expensive

Black Lazio Dinner Jacket in Pure S110's Wool | SUITSUPPLY US

Shop the Black Lazio Dinner Jacket in Pure S110's Wool at Suitsupply. Enjoy FREE delivery and returns on all orders.

suitsupply.com

Men's Shirts - Classic, Casual & Denim Shirts for Men in Luxurious Fabrics | SUITSUPPLY US

Shop business, casual and denim shirts for men at Suitsupply featuring Egyptian cotton, linen and flannel shirts. Enjoy FREE delivery and returns on all orders.

suitsupply.com

Black Self-tied Bow Tie in Pure Silk | SUITSUPPLY US

Shop the Black Self-tied Bow Tie in Pure Silk at Suitsupply. Enjoy FREE delivery and returns on all orders.

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There's one on M Street in Georgetown as well I think.

 

[scurvyfreedman]

or Suit Supply... Even better located in Tyson and I can just get everything in one stop. Gas is expensive

Black Lazio Dinner Jacket in Pure S110's Wool | SUITSUPPLY US

Shop the Black Lazio Dinner Jacket in Pure S110's Wool at Suitsupply. Enjoy FREE delivery and returns on all orders.

suitsupply.com

Men's Shirts - Classic, Casual & Denim Shirts for Men in Luxurious Fabrics | SUITSUPPLY US

Shop business, casual and denim shirts for men at Suitsupply featuring Egyptian cotton, linen and flannel shirts. Enjoy FREE delivery and returns on all orders.

suitsupply.com

Black Self-tied Bow Tie in Pure Silk | SUITSUPPLY US

Shop the Black Self-tied Bow Tie in Pure Silk at Suitsupply. Enjoy FREE delivery and returns on all orders.

suitsupply.com

That suit supply jacket looks like a grosgrain lapel not satin, so your tie and cummerbund should also be grosgrain.

 

[bicycleradical]

I took the day off to make a four day weekend so can met anywhere. DC probably better for most. It will be hot but no worries. Beer is the ultimate cooler.

I have the day off as well.

I'd prefer DC to NoVA however I'll go anywhere I can access reasonably using the Metro.

 

[Easily Amused]

2016 was my last (and only) SF meetup - I will aim to go! Friday is good, DC is fine.

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

The first rooftop bar that came to mind was The Brixton (U Street), site of a SF meetup many years ago:

“After a long five months hiatus, the Brixton is back starting this Friday at 5pm!” - PoPville

photos courtesy the Brixton From an email: "After a long five months hiatus, the Brixton is back starting this Friday at 5pm! We're returning to the B.C. (Before Covid) vibe of rooftop frozen cocktails, weekend day-drinking, and 2nd floor DJ dance parties (coming soon.) As a nostalgic nod, our...

www.popville.com

Feel free to propose other locations.

 

[bicycleradical]

The first rooftop bar that came to mind was The Brixton (U Street), site of a SF meetup many years ago:

“After a long five months hiatus, the Brixton is back starting this Friday at 5pm!” - PoPville

photos courtesy the Brixton From an email: "After a long five months hiatus, the Brixton is back starting this Friday at 5pm! We're returning to the B.C. (Before Covid) vibe of rooftop frozen cocktails, weekend day-drinking, and 2nd floor DJ dance parties (coming soon.) As a nostalgic nod, our...

www.popville.com

Feel free to propose other locations.

That's fine by me!