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Maybe the name is just coincidentally similar to the company we're familiar with since I think they JUST went by Palm Beach, not Palm Beach Company. I can't recall anything Palm Beach-related NOT being made of some iteration of the Goodall fabric.

Nice one, Michael. I'm wondering if maybe that top button isn't meant to be fastened based on the crease in your first pic. I could see the lapel rolling very nicely right above the button.

My hair is pretty bad and I just get a nice, traditional fade and part what I have left on top. And it makes me look like a respectable, old, vintage fuddy duddy. I think it's when I DON'T wear vintage that it starts looking bad. I have no pics of myself, but here are two of my favorite men of...

Ugh, yeah, sadly the Pinaud one is a bit like essence of burning tires. I prefer: https://royall-bermuda.com/products/royall-bayrhum-57?variant=21291452563569&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzunmBRDsARIsAGrt4mukLTpeCbcTAv_7Rss3l2kL5tZYfC6nYxSoILjxBSnk2IaY40go-uEaAslHEALw_wcB

The satin or grosgrain ribbon is part of the tradition of certain formalwear having a military origin. The tailcoat has a similar history.

My biggest concern would be the pockets/pocket flaps looking too low if that makes sense. Maybe fold the skirt up and see if the pockets look weird to you. That would be my deal breaker.

I am a 36, as well, and all I see are 42s! EVERYWHERE. LA, Portland. They are ALL here. It's a 42 man's world.

A few semi-educated guesses about the jacket: the sharp cut of the lapel, the fabric weight, color, and lack of trousers (although so many suits got separated over time) makes me think it is a stroller/Stresemann jacket for semiformal daytime wear. And the sleeve length and shoulder suggest mid...

One of the main reasons I joined Freemasonry was to give myself such opportunities. I get to wear black and white tie – as well as daytime formalwear – pretty regularly, relatively speaking.

Here you go!

A couple of my '30s ensembles

I've found with my own garments, that great look/fit is accentuated by a nice narrow sleeve and high armhole. More so than one might think.

Having just had the opportunity to wear my DB dinner jacket, I guess I've never thought about it. I always go with no waist covering, and just never open the jacket. The ensemble is classic 30s, so the rise of the trousers is nice and high, giving the illusion of coverage.

Just a personal preference, I guess. But again, I guess it depends on what you mean by formalwear. I would say no for tuxedos, tails, cutaways, strollers, etc. I would say yes for sports jackets, mix-and-match ensembles, etc.

Roen, when you say "formal" do you mean literally for formalwear, or just something snazzier than a derby? I personally don't like derbies with suits, so good on you for grabbing some oxfords. A cap-toed oxford is great with suits, and definitely the best choice for daytime formal and semiformal...