Krawczak
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I am getting married in October 2011, and I have more or less settled on what I'd like. This is something of a "budget" wedding, so I'm leaning towards small MTM houses or quality OTR; while I want this stuff to be inexpensive for myself and my groomsmen, I absolutely don't want it to LOOK cheap. Since there will be little call for most of these garments to be worn often, I'm okay with skimping on quality as long as the fit is good and the fabric doesn't look polyestery Does anyone have any advice or suggestions?
Me: white tie. Tailcoat (ideally with grosgrain lapels), white pique waistcoat, etc. Flat front trousers.
Groomsmen: Black tie. On the slimmer side, Peak grosgrain lapels, one button, flat front. Do you think I can get away with putting them in white pique waistcoats for a slightly more formal look? If so, would a double-breasted waistcoat work with the tailcoat? (i.e. double-breasted waistcoat for me, single-breasted for them)
Where do I get this stuff without breaking the bank? Am I crazy? I've purchased exceptionally good MTM for very good prices (what's up ThickAsThieves), so I'm thinking that might be my best option, but where should I go?
Thanks,
Alexander
EDIT: also, am I going to look like a jackass in a tailcoat? You'll probably say yes, and I'll probably do it anyway.
Me: white tie. Tailcoat (ideally with grosgrain lapels), white pique waistcoat, etc. Flat front trousers.
Groomsmen: Black tie. On the slimmer side, Peak grosgrain lapels, one button, flat front. Do you think I can get away with putting them in white pique waistcoats for a slightly more formal look? If so, would a double-breasted waistcoat work with the tailcoat? (i.e. double-breasted waistcoat for me, single-breasted for them)
Where do I get this stuff without breaking the bank? Am I crazy? I've purchased exceptionally good MTM for very good prices (what's up ThickAsThieves), so I'm thinking that might be my best option, but where should I go?
Thanks,
Alexander
EDIT: also, am I going to look like a jackass in a tailcoat? You'll probably say yes, and I'll probably do it anyway.