Tuxedo difference between a servant and a guess

[onix]

This seems to be a silly question, but what are the differences between tuxedo wore by servants of a party and guests? Well, I just don't see the clear differences... Thanks all.

 

[onix]

37 views and no answer... I take that as there is no real difference!?

 

[constant struggle]

very good question...

 

[merkur]

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[Millerp]

Originally Posted by onix

This seems to be a silly question, but what are the differences between tuxedo wore by servants of a party and guests? Well, I just don't see the clear differences... Thanks all.
If both are wearing a correct (by SF standards) iteration of a tuxedo, the only possible difference would be the quality and the fit and that isn't even necessarily true.

 

[fcuknu]

The helps gotta look good too... I cant be staring at a savage in a suit, buck up buddy and throw on your god damn dinner jacket.

 

[Bhowie]

Originally Posted by Millerp

If both are wearing a correct (by SF standards) iteration of a tuxedo, the only
possible difference would be the quality and the fit and that isn't even necessarily
true.

Wrong.

 

[Robertito]

The help (including the orchestra) are usually wearing clip-on ties and black Reeboks.

 

[emmanuel]

You should really be able to tell by behavior

 

[fcuknu]

I have never seen a server wearing reeboks. Thats ridiculous.

 

[dsmolken]

I'm reminded of "The Queer Feet", one of Chesterton's short stories about Father Brown. It centered on just this question.

 

[Mark from Plano]

Do a search for one of Sator's old threads on dressing the Livery. Don't remember the title, but any search on Livery ought to bring it up.

 

[Sebastian]

Originally Posted by dsmolken

I'm reminded of "The Queer Feet", one of Chesterton's short stories about Father Brown. It centered on just this question.

I was thinking exactly the same thing!

So +1 on the fact, that the behavior should distinguish the gentleman from the servant. On the other hand, there aren't many gentlemen anymore...

 

[migo]

I remember reading this in The Suit, but I think the difference was that the help is purposely dressed in a combination of black tie that is just not right, so that they may look decent, but you know that they aren't a guest because what they wear isn't correct. Not sure if that holds true today, considering what I saw on guests at the inaugural ball last night...

 

[Dragon]

I think I remember Sator saying that servants wear incorrect combos on purpose, like day wear in the night. Maybe a good example is what Obama wore to all the balls.