BR Gordon
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Most definitely the fold down collar and cummerbund. The white jacket is a tropical DJ and would traditionally be worn with a cummerbund.
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Formal Wear Primer
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Luftwaffles
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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.
Would any of you endorse this for summer time black tie? I think it looks quite nice, to be honest.
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It does make for an interesting look. Can't tell if he's wearing brown shoes or brown socks with black shoes?
Luftwaffles
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I think those are maroon, actually.
vintage.vendeuse
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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
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BR Gordon
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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
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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.
Luftwaffles
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Wouldn't dream of it.
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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
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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
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And now for the debut of my midnight blue DB Shawl collar from the 1930s
And now for the debut of my midnight blue DB Shawl collar from the 1930s
Looks sharp.
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Very nice Luftwaffles
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Luftwaffles
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Got some detachable collars from Amazon DryGoods. Here's one of the tuxedo collars I received today.
