mrbig
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So I'm going bespoke for my second set of eveningwear; and I'm in need of a little guidance.
What fabrics? I'm definitely going black or midnight, looking at Harrison's Firefly or Cape Kid (84/16 wool/mohair and 60/40 wool/mohair respectively)
Silk or grosgrain facings?
Shirts... I am considering bespoke for this too so what fabrics are the most sartorially correct?
Shoes...Not going for bespoke here; I've worn Church's Consul with my old set when I didn't know better. Who makes a nice patent shoe or a sleek plain-toe oxford?
Tie... Is a velvet bow tie appropriate with silk facings and a worsted suit?
Lastly, anybody commissioned a wool-mohair tuxedo? How does it wear? Any fit pictures?
Thanks!
What fabrics? I'm definitely going black or midnight, looking at Harrison's Firefly or Cape Kid (84/16 wool/mohair and 60/40 wool/mohair respectively)
Silk or grosgrain facings?
Shirts... I am considering bespoke for this too so what fabrics are the most sartorially correct?
Shoes...Not going for bespoke here; I've worn Church's Consul with my old set when I didn't know better. Who makes a nice patent shoe or a sleek plain-toe oxford?
Tie... Is a velvet bow tie appropriate with silk facings and a worsted suit?
Lastly, anybody commissioned a wool-mohair tuxedo? How does it wear? Any fit pictures?
Thanks!