Recent content by cufflinkmaniac

I am using this line sometime.

Buttons are the only way to go, in my opinion.

My opinion, if it matters, is that a notched lapel looks "unfinished" on a dinner jacket. That may make no sense at all, but that's just my opinion.

Good scores. I picked up a morning coat this afternoon for eight bucks.

Thanks!

My first time wearing a bow..... Picked up two bow ties at Brooks Brothers yesterday and wore one today. Brown trews and Bluchers down below. I've gotten several compliments on the bow so far.

Well, Otello was cancelled. So, to console myself, I got tickets to La Traviata in Greensboro this November. No dinner jacket, though. Perhaps for La Boheme in January.

I'll echo LizzieMaine's sentiments; I have an Audiotronics classroom record player which plays 78s, 45s, 33 1/3rds, and 16s. Great sound, rugged, and it was $45.00 at a local antique shop.

Listening to the TV right now but earlier today I was listening to my "new" 78s. I picked up five today; The Ink Spots (two records,) Glenn Miller, The Stardusters, and Xavier Cugat, all for a buck a piece. I've had my record player (an old classroom model from Audiotronics) and I've only had...

Why not consider a patterned red bow tie? A nice pocket square that compliments the tie would be a nice touch as well. Perhaps some interesting socks? All of these things (and many more) can keep an ensemble from becoming bland.

I would say no. May I ask why you would consider such a thing?

The Youngsters: Christmas in Jail.

Makes me want to stare at the sun until my retinae burn. Hopefully then the image will be wiped from my mind.

Nevertheless is my favorite song of theirs.

Max Raabe: Heute nacht oder nie.