The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

[Dashaansafin]

Hey all,

I just received my SS tux today and tried it on, please excuse my terrible pictures (I just moved and do not have access to a full length mirror) and the lack of a bowtie, general dirtiness of everything...

My thoughts are I am ok with the fit in general, pants are fine, I can take in the waist a bit at the tailor. But how do all of you feel about the shoulders? Somehow I feel they are peaking/roping slightly? The listed shoulder measurement is larger than I normally wear, but was told this was normal for the Napoli fit. Did the shoulder test against the wall and it is fine, may be too much padding in the shoulder? Any feedback is appreciated, for reference this is a size 36. Thanks guys!

 

[Veremund]

Really hard to make out any details at all in those pics. Sorry, wish I could be more helpful.

 

[Dashaansafin]



No they don't.

Sorry, been trying since last night to make this work...if all else fails I guess I'll attach it.

 

[Tried and True]



But how do all of you feel about the shoulders? Somehow I feel they are peaking/roping slightly?

Pics aren't great but there does seem to be some type of roping going on.

 

[Dashaansafin]

New pics, sorry guys!

 

[ImTheGroom]

@Dashaansafin the shoulders look way too big, to my eye.

 

[Veremund]

The back and shoulders are a total mess. Do you not see all the lines and folds and rumbling going on there? Bring it back now.

 

[TimelesStyle]

Yea, doesn't look like the right fit. How are you standing, do you have your chest puffed out/back clenched?

 

[archibaldleach]

What the others have said. Back looks like a mess and shoulders seem off.

 

[aravenel]



Yea, doesn't look like the right fit. How are you standing, do you have your chest puffed out/back clenched?

Yeah, seems like your shoulders are pulled way back, though it could just be the photo.

If they are, and if that's your natural stance, I have a hard time imagining much anything short of bespoke is going to fit well.

 

[TimelesStyle]

So, would anyone actually wear this for BT:

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Neiman-...ements%3D&eItemId=prod169020060&cmCat=product

Would be with midnight tux with midnight satin facings and a black cummerbund. Kind of like it, but not really sure it's BT-appropriate, and it's probably one of those "if you have to ask..." situations.

 

[Lensmaster]



Bit of a poll question, which I know we have discussed before, but I thought it could have another go round. I plan to wear my Tuxedo for my anniversary dinner in two weeks, even though I might be the only one in a jacket let alone a dinner jacket. It's a special occasion, and deserving of the effort, so why not?

What excuses does everyone else use to put theirs on? Not the reasonable, expected occasions, like weddings, or galas, but the ones you decide to turn into a black tie night, for your own selfish desire to show off your clothes, and yourself looking your best?

And I know some will find the practice gauche, so consider that opinion acknowledged.

The local orchestra has five concerts every year and I wear black tie to as many as I can get to. No one else dresses up nearly as nice but I get lots of compliments.

 

[Londonlad]

Hey all,

I just received my SS tux today and tried it on, please excuse my terrible pictures (I just moved and do not have access to a full length mirror) and the lack of a bowtie, general dirtiness of everything...

My thoughts are I am ok with the fit in general, pants are fine, I can take in the waist a bit at the tailor. But how do all of you feel about the shoulders? Somehow I feel they are peaking/roping slightly? The listed shoulder measurement is larger than I normally wear, but was told this was normal for the Napoli fit. Did the shoulder test against the wall and it is fine, may be too much padding in the shoulder? Any feedback is appreciated, for reference this is a size 36. Thanks guys!

Hi Dash,

To me, the sleeve length looks good. Always nice to see a decent amount of cuff on show.

However, I would agree with a previous respondent and with your comments, that the shoulders look too broad, for your (slim) body type. I would definitely look at having those altered by a good tailor. I think personally that a little more work may be required by the tailor here, than simply addressing the padding, but I may be wrong.

Good luck!

 

[Snoogz]

Hi Dash,

To me, the sleeve length looks good. Always nice to see a decent amount of cuff on show.

However, I would agree with a previous respondent and with your comments, that the shoulders look too broad, for your (slim) body type. I would definitely look at having those altered by a good tailor. I think personally that a little more work may be required by the tailor here, than simply addressing the padding, but I may be wrong.

Good luck!

WRONG. Don't listen to that..sleeve length is off and needs to be properly adjusted by a tailor.

Either way, that is not the tux for you... Too many things wrong. Shoulders protrude too far, sleeve pitch looks significantly off, lapels are bowing, and waist looks too tight. Especially if your going to be wearing a waist covering. The back has way too much fabric, like everywhere. This is only what we can see in pictures, and we have yet to see your pants drape.

I would look for something more traditional, and have it "tailored" to your slim proportions. You need to find a tux that has the proper shoulders for you, and proper chest size. From there, a tailor can cut the collar if needed, adjust sleeve pitch, and snip the waist.

 

[The_Foxx]

Finally picked up finished product, and tried on with the bow tie. I'm still not very skilled at tying a bow tie, however...

Lapels are black grosgrain as is piping on trousers (with satin in the middle maybe?)