The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

[dan'l]

Interesting. In that pic you can really see the silk slubs. I can‘t wait to get mine made up!

So now you have 1 suit and 1 DJ in that cloth?

 

[The Chai]

Interesting. In that pic you can really see the silk slubs. I can‘t wait to get mine made up!

So now you have 1 suit and 1 DJ in that cloth?

Yup. Was gonna get a db but changed my mind. Here are the rest of the pics. Just received it. Photos don’t really provide a good representation of the color unfortunately...

 

[martingfx]

Impulse control = 0

 

[pickergc]

Impulse control = 0
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thoughts? I wish the last wasn't so rounded...

 

[martingfx]

thoughts? I wish the last wasn't so rounded...

I like them and I think the last is rather balanced. However the fit is too loose in the heel for my feet so I slip out with every step.
Not sure how much my cobbler can do but will take them there on Monday and check.

 

[Concordia]

Classic shape. My only preference would be matte calf instead of patent. But there are many roads to paradise.

 

[Kevin24]

I have a question regarding tux trousers.

Is there any rule favoring cuffing them or just having plain bottoms?

Than you!

 

[Mark from Plano]

There is a rule. No cuffs.

 

[Zerase]

There is a rule. No cuffs.

Also one of those rules that you don't break no matter what. Even though you are style level 100 and a self proclaimed sprezzatura master, you do not cuff the trousers

 

[The Chai]

 

[Andy57]

Our last Formal Friday of 2020. This is #28.

 

[brax]

No cuffs. Ever.

 

[upr_crust]

As x-posted in WAYWRN - swag fantastical . . .

Burgundy velvet smoking jacket - Ede & Ravenscroft
Peacock jacket - New & Lingwood
Shirt (both) Brooks Brothers
Ties - diamond-ended - Seigo, NYC; traditional butterfly - vintage J Press
Cufflinks - Oval citrines and emerald-cut blue topazes - The Persian Shop, NYC
Cummerbund - vintage
Braces (both) - New & Lingwood
Trousers (both) - Ede & Ravenscroft
Shoes (both) Paul Stuart
Overcoat (both) - Paul Stuart/Phineas Cole
Scarf - Paul Stuart
Hat - Lock, London

Spoiler

 

[JJ Katz]

On Christmas Eve

 

[The Chai]

Happy new year to all!