The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

[Andy57]

Not a single item that's black. Still black tie, though.

 

[Andy57]

Any recommendations for Alumo fabric for a tuxedo shirt? Thinking about their voile but open to other options.

It depends what you want, I suppose. Voile is excellent for making lightweight formal shirts. The shirt I'm wearing in the picture above is entirely Voile. I also have a couple shirts with Marcella fronts, cuffs, and collars that have voile bodies.

 

[brax]

Got married this weekend at the Detroit Institute of Arts! My tuxedo is a midnight fabric from Drapers sourced by NMWA for MTM with Sartoria Carrera. We went with grosgrain peak lapels. Bowtie and Cummerbund from Drake’s, and Belgian loafers from Baudoin and Lange. If you’re looking for a tuxedo I would highly recommend.

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Sorry for the late response. Y’all look great and that venue is outstanding. I will soon make a return trip to see it and the redone train station.

 

[brax]

Any recommendations for Alumo fabric for a tuxedo shirt? Thinking about their voile but open to other options.

Good stuff. Use it or Carlo Riva voile.

 

[benjamin831]

My tuxedo is a Standeven wool/mohair blend and I've always felt that it doesn't fall very nicely on my body. It felt stiff and a bit crunchy and it shows a bit imperfections in fit, especially around the back of the jacket and pants; something that I don't see in my pure linen suits of the same cut. Linen certainly has a unique drape that hides any minor issues well.

I'm thinking about pure wool barathea this time, but I'm not sure of the weight. Obviously, I want it to drape well and have that linen like quality, so I guess the heavier the better? What's the sweet spot?

 

[Nick Charles]

going to a wedding in Switzerland this summer, at the Hotel Villa Honegg for one of my best friends from college. Obviously it’s black tie, and I was wondering since it’ll be still middle to end of summer, would a white shawl collar double breasted dinner jacket be okay? Otherwise will just go standard black. I’ve always loved the look of the DB shawl ivory jacket with the large red carnation. Thanks for the advice friends.

I've always been under the impression that wearing a boutonniere is reserved for members of the wedding party. But, I could be wrong. Does anyone know?

 

[Faux Brummell]

I've always been under the impression that wearing a boutonniere is reserved for members of the wedding party. But, I could be wrong. Does anyone know?

There’s no real rule but that’s certainly a common approach. It all depends on what the happy couple wants.

 

[classicalthunde]

My tuxedo is a Standeven wool/mohair blend and I've always felt that it doesn't fall very nicely on my body. It felt stiff and a bit crunchy and it shows a bit imperfections in fit, especially around the back of the jacket and pants; something that I don't see in my pure linen suits of the same cut. Linen certainly has a unique drape that hides any minor issues well.

I'm thinking about pure wool barathea this time, but I'm not sure of the weight. Obviously, I want it to drape well and have that linen like quality, so I guess the heavier the better? What's the sweet spot?

not necessarily tuxedo specific, but I live in an area of the USA that has 4 seasons and I generally shoot for suiting cloths in the 310-370g range...its a bit hot in the peak of summer and a bit cold in the depths of winter, but its generally good for year round wear

 

[Funposter]

May as well ask here, but does anyone have an opinion on appropriating a pair of regular old black trousers and having them altered to have the silk stripe down the side? I need a pair of dinner trousers to match an ivory jacket, and I feel like it might be a nice alternative to getting an entirely new pair made. Has anyone ever tried it? My best bet with googling led me to an SF thread from...2007.

 

[The Chai]

it is quite easy for a tailor to put a braid down the side

May as well ask here, but does anyone have an opinion on appropriating a pair of regular old black trousers and having them altered to have the silk stripe down the side? I need a pair of dinner trousers to match an ivory jacket, and I feel like it might be a nice alternative to getting an entirely new pair made. Has anyone ever tried it? My best bet with googling led me to an SF thread from...2007.

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[Andy57]

May as well ask here, but does anyone have an opinion on appropriating a pair of regular old black trousers and having them altered to have the silk stripe down the side? I need a pair of dinner trousers to match an ivory jacket, and I feel like it might be a nice alternative to getting an entirely new pair made. Has anyone ever tried it? My best bet with googling led me to an SF thread from...2007.

Is the jacket you're planning to use single or double-breasted? If it's single breasted, the trousers might not be high rise enough to successfully use with a cummerbund or waistcoat.

 

[Andy57]

My tuxedo is a Standeven wool/mohair blend and I've always felt that it doesn't fall very nicely on my body. It felt stiff and a bit crunchy and it shows a bit imperfections in fit, especially around the back of the jacket and pants; something that I don't see in my pure linen suits of the same cut. Linen certainly has a unique drape that hides any minor issues well.

I'm thinking about pure wool barathea this time, but I'm not sure of the weight. Obviously, I want it to drape well and have that linen like quality, so I guess the heavier the better? What's the sweet spot?

I don't think any wool will drape like linen. Having said that, all the major houses have a formal bunch. I recommend Dormeuil and Harrison's. Both have baratheas. See if they will do the job for you. Don't get a dinner jacket made from too heavy of a cloth. You will be indoors wearing it most of the time.

 

[Pascal1980]

Hello everyone,

you have the opportunity to wear a tuxedo for a black-tie event? It has never happened to me here in Germany to be invited to an event that required more than a good dark suit (navy blue, nightblue or charcoal) and nice leather shoes. Even at weddings more and more people come "casually" in trousers, a sports jacket and leather sneakers. In most cases I am completely overdressed with a good suit and polished high-quality goodyear-welted leather shoes.

So how do you come to have the opportunity to wear black or white tie? Are you in politics or the entertainment industry? I am a consultant

Best Regards

Pascal

 

[The Chai]

Midnight mohair cashmere 3 piece...and yes those are flares!

 

[Cause Moe]

Hello everyone,

you have the opportunity to wear a tuxedo for a black-tie event? It has never happened to me here in Germany to be invited to an event that required more than a good dark suit (navy blue, nightblue or charcoal) and nice leather shoes. Even at weddings more and more people come "casually" in trousers, a sports jacket and leather sneakers. In most cases I am completely overdressed with a good suit and polished high-quality goodyear-welted leather shoes.

So how do you come to have the opportunity to wear black or white tie? Are you in politics or the entertainment industry? I am a consultant

Best Regards

Pascal

I play in an orchestra. Black tie, even for a matinee, is our usual dress code for the men. The audience is likely in T-shirts and sneakers, except for the local politicians and benefactors, in suits.