What to wear with a tux for a wedding

[willnyc]

Alright, so I bit the bullet and am getting a MTM Isaia tux that I think will work well (1 button peak lapel, double vented that I can close up if I decide, besom pockets, grosgrain, flat front pants).

I think I want to do a pique shirt with a turndown collar, bowtie, and braces. I can't figure out what I want to do for a waist covering. I definitely don't want to do a modern vest, or a cummerbund, but the waistcoat at Brooks Brothers (the only place I can find a traditional one) doesn't appeal to me. Any ideas? What if I keep the jacket buttoned and skip the waist covering?

Would the Allen Edmonds Vinci be too casual a shoe to work with this ensemble? I definitely don't want to do patent leather.

And where can I buy a simple stud set?

And lastly, where is the best place to get a formal pique shirt custom made in NYC? 17 32.5 is a hard fit...

Thoughts? Thanks for the help...

 

[bowtielover]

You must have a waist covering if you go with the bowtie, otherwise you'll look as if your on your way to the prom with all the other teenagers. I suggest a cumerbund if the waistcoat dosen't complete the look for you or you could always look elsewhere for the rest of your accesories.

 

[intent]

For shoes, wear at least a spit-shined black oxford.

You need to wear the waist covering. I suggest a cummerbund in grograin to match your tuxedo (and your bowtie). It won't make you look stupid or fat, and will barely be seen (assuming you keep the jacket on like you should). I find waistcoats with tuxedos made you look like a waiter or prom teenager, and at worst it looks like a 3 piece suit. Save the waistcoats for white tie, where at least there'll be some contrast.

Why are you so against the waist covering? You seem to want to do black tie properly in other aspects.

 

[skefferz]

You've got a proper tuxedo, now get the proper shoes! Why not look your best?

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline...ew=image&sort=

http://www.theshoemart.com/cgi-bin/c...LAST&rpro=9373

http://www.crockettandjones.co.uk/oxfords-chatham.html

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[RSS]

The advice given is correct.

Wear either a cummerbund or waistcoat.

Wear the correct shoes.

If it's the patent leather to which you object ... Brooks Brothers used to sell a calf version of the correct pump style shoe. However, it has been so long since I bought their shoes ... I have no idea if they still carry that particular shoe.

As for the custom shirt ... there is typically a minimum order when it comes to shirts ... so be ready just in the event the maker you choose has one.

Paul Stuart offers a simple stud set. And remember ... with a custom shirt ... there will be fewer holes requiring studs.