Thinking about a two-button DB shawl collar tuxedo

[Kaizen]

Since tuxedo season is approaching, I've been thinking about picking one up. My initial thoughts were for a one-button shawl collar or 6x2 DB peak lapel, at least until I saw a double-breasted, two-button, shawl collar jacket on the black tie guide website (the one in the lower-right picture).

Does anyone have any thoughts on this jacket? Is it terribly outdated? Any ideas where to get one (other than the usual MTM/bespoke suspects)?

 

[EuropeanInterloper Redux]

According to tailors at Poole's, DB shawl isn't really done. I'm not saying don't do it, I'm just saying that it's an esoteric choice.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by EuropeanInterloper Redux

According to tailors at Poole's, DB shawl isn't really done. I'm not saying don't do it, I'm just saying that it's an esoteric choice.

Eh? It's a classic. Really, it's the original DJ. I can't believe anyone at Poole would say otherwise.

But a two button (2x1) is 80s fashion. Get a 4x1, which is the enduring classic.

 

[robin]

You only really see the 2 button configurations in the runway shows now, if that says anything.

 

[EuropeanInterloper Redux]

Manton-
Really? Well, that's the last time I trust my ex-gf's father on such matters. What a terrible thing to do to a young man, misleading him in that way.

Oh well, my apologies for propagating lies.