Recent content by KalterKrieg72

Very nice! Thank you

Since my original posting I have received advice from someone I respect as a well-educated source ( outside of the two responders above). It seems for a “period correct” look I should wear a marcella shirt to match the marcella waistcoat . Ideally the collar of the shirt should also be marcella...

Peacoat, thank you for your reply. I can and do appreciate your conservative opinion on the white waistcoat with the tux. However, I am attempting to recreate an early 1920s look. I’m sure that the white waistcoat isn’t my only option for the ball, but it is one I am partial to. I do admit that...

GHT- thank you for your response. I am familiar with the link you shared. In fact, it was the very same article that informed me of the early 1920s popularity of the white waistcoat with the tuxedo- an “attempt to impart the formality of the full-dress outfit onto its replacement.”

Hello, all. I am a new member here but I have a question that I hope can be answered. This month I am attending a masquerade ball with an early 1920s theme. I am wearing a modern, wool Brooks Bros single breasted tuxedo with grosgrain lapels. My bow tie will match the lapels. I’ve done some...