The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

[ericgereghty]

Fun new edition. Curious if the good folks here have any preferences for footwear that would go well with it. In brief browsing, I really dig the "plain" Baudoin & Lange Sagans, either in the black velvet or black suede.
Note: I loathe patent leather in anything that isn’t an opera pump. Even then, I don’t love them, but they’re far more tolerable.

 

[Andy57]

Fun new edition. Curious if the good folks here have any preferences for footwear that would go well with it. In brief browsing, I really dig the "plain" Baudoin & Lange Sagans, either in the black velvet or black suede.
Note: I loathe patent leather in anything that isn’t an opera pump. Even then, I don’t love them, but they’re far more tolerable.

You know what I'm going to say, then. Black patent oxfords. Suck it up. But, the Sagans will get you a long ways down the road.

 

[The Chai]

Fun new edition. Curious if the good folks here have any preferences for footwear that would go well with it. In brief browsing, I really dig the "plain" Baudoin & Lange Sagans, either in the black velvet or black suede.
Note: I loathe patent leather in anything that isn’t an opera pump. Even then, I don’t love them, but they’re far more tolerable.
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Those satin or shantung facings? Bespoke or otr?

 

[R.O. Thornhill]

It has been a while

 

[ericgereghty]

You know what I'm going to say, then. Black patent oxfords. Suck it up. But, the Sagans will get you a long ways down the road.

I have an (admittedly illogical and irrational) aversion to patent leather. Something about it seems cheap to me. Though, I'm in the minority here, I know.

Those satin or shantung facings? Bespoke or otr?

Satin (fresh out the box lol) and OTR. I'm liable to dip my toes into the bespoke (or bespoke adjacent) waters sooner than later, but a bespoke tux is farrrrrr down the list...unless I mistakenly knock a gal up and have to have a shotgun wedding.

It has been a while

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Holy macaroons. Those shoulders are not to be trifled with!

 

[The Dirty Pigeon]

Below is a photo of me in my first tuxedo purchased quite a few years back. Since then, I have learned more about classic fit and decided that my jackets should be about an 1 3/4"-2" longer, have longer sleeves and should be a little less "slim fit" if you know what I mean. I was going to order a new jacket but the fabric is no longer available from this tailor.

So do you think I can make this one work by getting the rest of the fit a little better or is it just too short? I have since purchased a second tuxedo with a longer jacket and more elegant fit overall but I would like to salvage this one if possible as a backup.

 

[The Chai]

It has been a while

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C&M Bespoke?

 

[MontyLo]

Anyone have thoughts on an appropriate but unique bow tie fabric for a warmer weather black tie ensemble?

I’m doing midnight blue evening trousers, fly front white spread collar shirt and ivory single button peak lapel dinner jacket.

I was initially thinking a midnight blue slim pointed batwing in satin, but I’m curious as to thoughts on something like shantung given the season.

 

[The Chai]

Anyone have thoughts on an appropriate but unique bow tie fabric for a warmer weather black tie ensemble?

I’m doing midnight blue evening trousers, fly front white spread collar shirt and ivory single button peak lapel dinner jacket.

I was initially thinking a midnight blue slim pointed batwing in satin, but I’m curious as to thoughts on something like shantung given the season.

I personally like shantung...matches with both satin and shantung facings but I am partial to a wider batwing diamond point.

 

[MontyLo]

You make an excellent point. I mean more of a standard batwing, but I’m used to wider butterfly bows so it’s all relative.

 

[jonathanS]

Gentlemen:

I have a question for everyone. I am attending one of my friend's wedding, which is black tie optional. Would it be appropriate to wear a DB Navy Shawl 4x1 tuxedo? I tend to think yes, but I do not want to upstage the groom. What are your thoughts?

My other tuxedo option is a 4x2 DB Black Peak Lapel tuxedo, which I need to lose a few more pounds to fit into.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

 

[R.O. Thornhill]

C&M Bespoke?

Yup

 

[R.O. Thornhill]

Gentlemen:

I have a question for everyone. I am attending one of my friend's wedding, which is black tie optional. Would it be appropriate to wear a DB Navy Shawl 4x1 tuxedo? I tend to think yes, but I do not want to upstage the groom. What are your thoughts?

My other tuxedo option is a 4x2 DB Black Peak Lapel tuxedo, which I need to lose a few more pounds to fit into.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Yes, can't see why not

 

[R.O. Thornhill]

Anyone have thoughts on an appropriate but unique bow tie fabric for a warmer weather black tie ensemble?

I’m doing midnight blue evening trousers, fly front white spread collar shirt and ivory single button peak lapel dinner jacket.

I was initially thinking a midnight blue slim pointed batwing in satin, but I’m curious as to thoughts on something like shantung given the season.

Shantung would be great

 

[MontyLo]

Went with midnight blue shantung from Sam Hober. Now, the waiting game.