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I think a simple black armband might suffice. Or perhaps something more subtle say a white star line lapel pin? Also check out my write up of the Titanic Centenial exhibit

I despise polyester. I have been involved in historic costuming for the better part of 20 years. I work primarily in the Elizabethan period but have dabbled in other periods. In the fabric world polyester is the great imitator. I have seen polyester fabrics that mimiced everything from linen to...

After much discussion after lodge with the "Pastmaster's guild" he has elected the top hat. But given our rather close proximity to Chicago. We determined that a train trip to Optimo was in order! More to come later.

Thank you for the advice so far. One of the problems I perhaps failed to mention was that I know of very few sources for a correct, black waistcoat for wear with a dinner jacket. I happen to own one which I posted about earlier. One thing I was purposely trying to avoid was producing a tux for...

Top hat and tux for a short man Alright guys, yet another formal wear question. This regards headwear for a tuxedo. Before you all jump on me, I am aware that the traditional and proper headgear for a tux is the homburg. I am an active mason, and among the lodge I have a reputation for...

I believe this poster was confused! Many, perhaps most, of us, read "white DJ" as white dinner jacket. However the statement "white DJs being acceptable for musicians in this country" could be misinterpreted as referring to "Disk Jockeys". Weather DJs of any ethnicity are acceptable AS musicians...

I would not have. Suit looks tiny, and I am not about to spend eight grand on a suit that I could never wear. Might spend half that on a bespoke suit I COULD wear though.

I am suprised no one has mentioned this one from Jos A. Banks. Peak Lapel Grossgrain tux It is single button, unvented and on sale. They also have the Grossgrain bowtie and cumberbund. You will of course need to purchase the Self Tie Bow Tie seperately. With all of the other accessories...

That waistcoat is too brilliant to be kept hidden, I would start with having the coat lapels pressed flat and leaving the top button undone, this should allow the lapels to gently roll open to a deeper gorge at the second button. This will make the jacket appear more organic. I really feel like...

Salieri, That is an incredible suit. That waistcoat is fantastic. With respect to the stripe being off I suspect that somewhere along its lifetime the buttons were moved to acomodate a contracted waist, possibly due to a new owner. It is possible resetting the buttons will rectify the stripe...

Here is a somewhat backwards version of this same phenomenon: I was a young High School student and the military had one of those "career" day events. I knew I wanted to join up after graduation. Being from an army family, I approached their table first. The Staff Sergeant at the table was busy...

With the exception of his formal trousers, a gentleman always has cuffs on his pants. It adds weight and improves the drape of nearly every fabric.

You must show us a picture once you apply some steam and a good brushing.

I am not sure why there is such a delay. I used to use them regularly, but after fighting with the one here in Pensacola to get the sleeve length right on my tux, I found a local guy. He came well recommended, He makes all the uniforms for the Blue Angels. He is routinely able to turn around...

Given your time constraints I would suggest you use your own tailor rather than their in house tailor. I have taken to getting all of my new aquisitions tailored by the same gentleman regardless of where I obtained them.