This is why you don't skip the waist covering with black tie:
That exposed patch of shirt navel is essentially the formal equivalent of plumber's crack.
Ah that brings back memories. In my case my quest for a proper tuxedo for my Queen Mary 2 crossing ended up leading to seven years of research and a 95-page web site devoted to the topic!
Hi guys, I'm hoping to take advantage of my fellow Loungers' incredible wealth of knowledge once more to help me with my ongoing formalwear research. This time I've got one of Esquire's "fabric picture" pictorials where they assemble an illustration using actual swatches of fabric. The issue...
I came across a 1931 ad that referred to formal shirts available "in regular wedge and bell bosoms." Has anyone ever come across these descriptions of bosom shapes before? Here's the illustrations that accompany the ad, if they're any help:
This pullout from the October 1953 issue was the last "correct dress chart" that Esquire issued. (Sigh.) I photographed this at a library then cleaned up the photo to offset the low light conditions. Click for a full-size version. Enjoy!
It was interesting to see how popular shawl collars were at the Oscars as they've been relatively rare on the red carpet as of late. I've done a fairly extensive review of the Oscar tuxedos on my blog for those who are interested.
Bruno, for some reason I can't post attachments either but I have uploaded the photo you sent me via The Black Tie Guide.
Loungers, any idea what this odd exterior button is for?
The guy is short - deal with it.
If tradition doesn't specifically call for a top hat then avoid it because it will look comical. Trying to make him taller by adding a 12" hat is pretty much the same as putting him in 12" patent leather platform shoes.
Instead, give him a commanding...
I'm not sure what he wore to that event but he wasn't dressed any better for the 2006 Gridiron dinner or the 2008 Alfred Smith Dinner
2006 (note the lack of waistcoat)
2008 (Senator McCain wore a proper wing collar to this event)
No, they are American PRESIDENTS and they both have worn white tie at least twice before (to Gridiron Club Dinners and Alfred Smith Dinners). If the average guys on this forum can figure out the rules to proper evening dress then there is no excuse for the most powerful men in the free world...
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