The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

[nosch455]

I saw he has both buckle and tie-back and now I’m torn. I love the idea of the tie-back - feels very heritage - but the excess material and bulge does concern me a bit. In addition to my regular tux, I’d be wearing this under a white silk unlined DJ. Anyone have a photo of how much material in the back we’re talking about?

 

[psb]

I was invited for a wedding today and decided to wear black tie.

 

[bdavro23]

I was invited for a wedding today and decided to wear black tie.

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Looks great. Presumably it was black tie/ optional.

 

[The Chai]

Testing out my rig last night

 

[Andy57]

Testing out my rig last night

Very nice. What's the jacket made from that the sleeves are so rumpled, though?

 

[The Chai]

Very nice. What's the jacket made from that the sleeves are so rumpled, though?

Heavy Irish linen. 480-500 grams...I already have 3 classic jackets thought I’d go for something unusual. The idea was to have it triple as a suit and sports coat too

 

[Andy57]

Heavy Irish linen. 480-500 grams...I already have 3 classic jackets thought I’d go for something unusual. The idea was to have it triple as a suit and sports coat too

Ah, okay. The rumples make sense then.

 

[nosch455]

Does anyone know if there's any appreciable difference between these two pocket squares (and care to make a decision for me haha):
One is a brighter white with a coarser texture, the other is a slightly off-white cotton/linen blend

White Libeco-Lagae Belgian Linen Pocket Square

White Libeco-Lagae Belgian Linen Pocket Square

www.samhober.com

Carlo Riva - Natural White Linen Arsenal Linen/Cotton Pocket Square #30

Carlo Riva - Natural White Linen Arsenal Linen/Cotton Pocket Square #30

www.samhober.com

 

[psb]

Does anyone know if there's any appreciable difference between these two pocket squares (and care to make a decision for me haha):
One is a brighter white with a coarser texture, the other is a slightly off-white cotton/linen blend

White Libeco-Lagae Belgian Linen Pocket Square

White Libeco-Lagae Belgian Linen Pocket Square

www.samhober.com

Carlo Riva - Natural White Linen Arsenal Linen/Cotton Pocket Square #30

Carlo Riva - Natural White Linen Arsenal Linen/Cotton Pocket Square #30

www.samhober.com

For my optinion there is a difference. It depends on the color of the shirt, that you intend to wear. The ps should match the color of the shirt as close as possible. A structured fabrics for the ps looks a bit more interesting.

 

[Andy57]

Does anyone know if there's any appreciable difference between these two pocket squares (and care to make a decision for me haha):
One is a brighter white with a coarser texture, the other is a slightly off-white cotton/linen blend

White Libeco-Lagae Belgian Linen Pocket Square

White Libeco-Lagae Belgian Linen Pocket Square

www.samhober.com

Carlo Riva - Natural White Linen Arsenal Linen/Cotton Pocket Square #30

Carlo Riva - Natural White Linen Arsenal Linen/Cotton Pocket Square #30

www.samhober.com

I doubt that you can go wrong with either. I'd probably lean toward the Belgian linen one, myself. Note, though, that they are both full-size pocket squares and are likely to be on the bulkier side in your pocket. For use with a dinner jacket, I prefer to get a smaller square that can be folded without being too bulky. Take a look at Simonnot-Godard's smaller squares, for example.

 

[nosch455]

I doubt that you can go wrong with either. I'd probably lean toward the Belgian linen one, myself. Note, though, that they are both full-size pocket squares and are likely to be on the bulkier side in your pocket. For use with a dinner jacket, I prefer to get a smaller square that can be folded without being too bulky. Take a look at Simonnot-Godard's smaller squares, for example.

Ah great note. The chest bulge has always bothered me with tuxes. I’ll ask David if he can make it 10x10in instead

 

[Andy57]

Ah great note. The chest bulge has always bothered me with tuxes. I’ll ask David if he can make it 10x10in instead

That's a good idea.

 

[Eli Curt]

Gentlemen:

I know many of you would not, but to those of you who would wear this, what trousers would you wear with this dinner jacket?

It's a lightly patterned black.

 

[Andy57]

Gentlemen:

I know many of you would not, but to those of you who would wear this, what trousers would you wear with this dinner jacket?

It's a lightly patterned black.

Regular tuxedo trousers.

 

[ababac]

i picked up my new mtm dinner jacket this morning, and hastily threw on the rest so my lady could take a couple of pictures before i had to get myself back to work.

super 150s wool, woven on a silk loom with a design from the '80s. looks more '60s to me, which is why i like it.
also it feels lovely and light and smooth, which is a nice contrast to the rough barathea of my mohair trousers.


ignore the red bit dangling down my leg, i haven't quite finished constructing my cummerbund experiment yet.