Formal Wear Primer

[BR Gordon]

Most definitely the fold down collar and cummerbund. The white jacket is a tropical DJ and would traditionally be worn with a cummerbund.

 

[Big Man]

Thanks for the input on what to wear with the white dinner jacket. Sounds like good advice.

 

[Luftwaffles]

Hey, I was browsing the Black Tie Guide, and I noticed something that seems to be particularly 1930s, and that would be gray slacks with an ivory dinner jacket.

Would any of you endorse this for summer time black tie? I think it looks quite nice, to be honest.

 

[Big Man]

Hey, I was browsing the Black Tie Guide, and I noticed something that seems to be particularly 1930s, and that would be gray slacks with an ivory dinner jacket.
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Would any of you endorse this for summer time black tie? I think it looks quite nice, to be honest.

It does make for an interesting look. Can't tell if he's wearing brown shoes or brown socks with black shoes?

 

[Luftwaffles]

I think those are maroon, actually.

 

[vintage.vendeuse]

I think those are maroon, actually.

Maroon/burgundy socks and pocket hankie. I like this look!

Editing to add: On my monitor, at least, the maroon/burgundy has quite a purple-ish cast. Lovely!

 

[Big Man]

Maroon/burgundy socks and pocket hankie. I like this look!

Editing to add: On my monitor, at least, the maroon/burgundy has quite a purple-ish cast. Lovely!

It does have a look of its own. Very "summery" (if that's a word). While looking very sharp, refined, and dignified (well above the level of a normal suit), the look remains just below the very "formal" look of the traditional black dinner suit.

I wonder how this look would be received today?

 

[Luftwaffles]

It does have a look of its own. Very "summery" (if that's a word). While looking very sharp, refined, and dignified (well above the level of a normal suit), the look remains just below the very "formal" look of the traditional black dinner suit.

I wonder how this look would be received today?

Well, I intend to try it out on a cruise one day, so we shall see then

 

[BR Gordon]

I really like the look and would try to carry it off, but for me, it would be a level below black tie. I think it would be fantastic for daytime wear.

 

[vintage.vendeuse]

Well, I intend to try it out on a cruise one day, so we shall see then

An important element is the skinny bow tie. Do NOT wear a wonking great big one, it will ruin the look.

 

[dnjan]

Excellent advice!

 

[Luftwaffles]

Do NOT wear a wonking great big one, it will ruin the look.

Wouldn't dream of it.

 

[Big Man]

Well, I got a new off-white dinner jacket today. I know the photo isn't that great, but tell me what you think.

 

[dh66]

Well, I got a new off-white dinner jacket today. I know the photo isn't that great, but tell me what you think.

very nice. a total classic with the shawl collars. you can't go wrong with that one

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[Matt Crunk]

Looks very nice, Big Man. Hard to go wrong with such classic style, although (if you haven't already) I believe I'd plan on having those sleeves taken up just a bit, maybe an inch or two. Other than than that it looks perfect.

 

[Big Man]

Looks very nice, Big Man. Hard to go wrong with such classic style, although (if you haven't already) I believe I'd plan on having those sleeves taken up just a bit, maybe an inch or two. Other than than that it looks perfect.

Just got the jacket today. I have plans to take the sleeves up just a bit. Enough to show some shirt cuff.

 

[Luftwaffles]

And now for the debut of my midnight blue DB Shawl collar from the 1930s

 

[Big Man]

And now for the debut of my midnight blue DB Shawl collar from the 1930s

Looks sharp.

 

[dh66]

Very nice Luftwaffles

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[Luftwaffles]

Got some detachable collars from Amazon DryGoods. Here's one of the tuxedo collars I received today.