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  1. Charlie Huang

    Formal Wear Primer

    He's wearing livery... And that bow tie is far too small compared to his build (I won't highlight the nitty gritty details as they are apparent)...
  2. Charlie Huang

    Formal Wear Primer

    You could wear patent/non-patent oxfords (with caps or not) with white tie, it's just not as dignified and as formal as pumps (and also because pumps are the only thing that hasn't changed since Brummell's time (unless you count the ribbon fob which I think only I have worn legitimately in...
  3. Charlie Huang

    Formal Wear Primer

    The Broadland opera pumps have come in today (after sending the last pair back because of sizing issues):
  4. Charlie Huang

    Formal Wear Primer

    The only thing I would say is ditch the spats for white tie. They are for day dress only.
  5. Charlie Huang

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    I won this satin opera hat from a member of the Magic Circle: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150535130856&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT The crown is around 5 1/8" high which is pretty low (taller toppers look better on me). Condition is okay save for a few...
  7. Charlie Huang

    Formal Wear Primer

    It is not starched as the marcella (coupled with the linen canvas) is already more or less stiff enough. However, I could get it starched if I wanted to.
  8. Charlie Huang

    Formal Wear Primer

    Re: my evening waistcoat, here it is being worn for real:
  9. Charlie Huang

    Formal Wear Primer

    Yes, waistcoats must be worn for black lounge whether they be SB or DB. DB is often unbuttoned or taken off so you must have a waistcoat on for dignity. The waistcoat should peek out a bit from the opening of a buttoned coat. As for vents, either double or none, the latter is better.
  10. Charlie Huang

    Walking Sticks & Canes.

    It is different to Poirot's one as the viewglass fot his is fixed permanently in the horizontal position so like a derby style cane. Personally, I don't like the cane above but prefer the Poirot one (it has a thinner shaft for one which is more elegant). I would imagine that one of the...
  11. Charlie Huang

    Walking Sticks & Canes.

    I've got into walking sticks recently. I mainly use them either for formal wear or when I just need something to prop myself on (escpecially in icy conditions) or pace myself. I like elegant dress sticks as I use them more in Town rather than the Country. At other times I use a full length solid...
  13. Charlie Huang

    Detachable Collar Shirts... from TM Lewin?

    They've always sold them. The variety of patterns leaves a lot to be desired however...
  14. Charlie Huang

    Formal Wear Primer

    Also proves what I have been coming to think of: the formal dress of earlier periods were rather free and varied whilst the formal dress of today is very restrictive and almost anti-progressive (in terms of 'the rules' and not that wearing formal dress is restrictive, etc).
  15. Charlie Huang

    The full-dress "Boiled Shirt"

    Boiled front shirts can have a marcella or plain cotton/linen bib. I think the former is more appropriate if you have a waistcoat that is not marcella and the latter is when you wear a marcella waistcoat. It makes sense to add some contrast otherwise it would just look bland and boring. The...
  16. Charlie Huang

    High waist Trousers / Pants: Keeping them up with a belt? Solutions/Rants anybody?

    High rise trousers must ALWAYS be worn with braces. They are high rise for that reason alone.
  17. Charlie Huang

    Formal Wear Primer

    Yes, they are called button boots and this is another piece of evidence that says they are allowed for evening dress.
  19. Charlie Huang

    Formal Wear Primer

    In my mind, yes, turn-ups can be used on black lounge (but not for cashmere stripe trousers). It is only for formal dress that turn-ups are forbidden.
  20. Charlie Huang

    Patey Hats

    I have been meaning to go there for a visit but haven't the time.
  21. Charlie Huang

    Newsboy: Hannah or Hat People?

    Just ordered the brown/black herringbone in the extra full cut.
  22. Charlie Huang

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    That is a steal.
  23. Charlie Huang

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Bagged this today: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330495010983&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123

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