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  1. cufflinkmaniac

    Hopefully my final Black Tie Question

    In October, I will be going to see Otello. Now since it is opening night, I am going to try like heck to get a black tie ensemble put together. I am making a few sacrifices (cummerbund instead of a waistcoat, for example) and one of the more unfortunate cutbacks will be the shoes. After the...
  2. cufflinkmaniac

    Advice Needed from Vienna Loungers

    Are there any laundries in Vienna that can handle starched detachable wing collars and stiff-fronted shirts?
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    White Tie Outerwear

    Having had the hope of morning dress scrubbed out due to lack of venue, I have reset my sights on white tie for my (still theoretical) trip to Vienna. I know that the correct overcoats are the Chesterfield or the Inverness (or an opera cloak but not even I'm that bold) but I also know that my...
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    One lucky son of a gun!

    I picked up two vintage timepieces today. First, a mechanical Westclox "Bulls Eye" pocket watch in working condition and it is keeping time well so far. It needs a crystal and a chain, but both of those things can be sourced quite easily. Then I found a Bulova automatic, also working and keeping...
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    Modern Silk Topper?

    I thought they weren't made anymore. Is this a scam? If this is a genuine silk topper, I may just have to get one when funding permits (quite some time:eusa_doh: ) since I cannot go vintage due to having a size 8 head.:rage: http://uniformalwearhouse.com/apages/tuxedoahats.html (scroll down)
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    Wax Seals

    A few days ago I got my first pack of 100% cotton paper which got me thinking about wax seals. I wouldn't use wax to seal an envelope I plan to mail, but for hand delivered letters, I think it would be a nice touch. I looked on eBay and there are several vintage or antique ones listed, so that...
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    Sheer Excitement!

    Much to my extreme joy, I have found out that my quaint little town has an actual big band! They perform quite often at the recreation center downtown, and they have an upcoming dance on the 28th of this month. As you can probably imagine, I plan to attend (despite not knowing how to dance...
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    Tailcoat

    I'm planning to start working soon, and since I have no expenses (being sixteen does have its perks :D ) I plan to save all of my earnings for a trip to Europe. The biggest highlight of my (still hypothetical) trips will be attending the Philharmoniker Ball in Vienna. I plan to have an evening...
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    Black Tie Bow Ties

    Has anyone ever used http://www.bowtieclub.com/ ? I had thought that I would need to have a bow tie custom made (sized + pointed ends) for my black tie ensemble, but since I have decided to go with a turndown collar, I no longer need a sized bow. I want pointed ends since my dinner jacket will...
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    Never Mind

    Sorry to all that have made offers, but I'm now on the first to know list at a local antique shop and they plan to get several mechanical watches within the next few months. Thanks for the offers, though!
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    Made Out Like A Bandit Today

    I picked up a silk pocket square (solid red) for $10.00 at Belk and three silk ties for fifteen bucks at JC Penney's 75% off clearance. Add to that the shoes that I picked up Sunday, and I've had a nice week. I plan to add another pair or two of cufflinks to my collection Saturday. On a slightly...
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    Florsheim Shoes

    I picked up a pair of Florsheim punch cap-toes similar to the Lexington but without the rubber inset in the leather sole. They aren't terriffic shoes, but I've seen (and owned :o ) worse. They appear to have stitched rather than cemented soles, or else have excellent faux stitching. I'm voting...
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    Semi-Formal Waistcoat

    As noted in my previous thread, there has been a change of plan regarding my black tie accessorization. Instead of a marcella waistcoat, I'm going to go with black silk satin to match the lapels of my dinner jacket. As far as I know, only Brooks Brothers has three button silk waistcoats, but the...
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    Turndown Collar Semi-Formal Shirt

    Well, desipte my original intentions, I have though it over and I don't think a detachable wing collar is right for me. I have instead decided to go with a turdown collar shirt with a marcella bib. I know wing collars are the most traditional option, but I don't think that they would look right...
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    Gold Cufflinks + Silver Watch Case

    Long story short I blew my watch money on another silver cased model, not remembering that I had just bought a pair of gold cufflinks. Can they be worn together? The case is solid silver (well, silver colored metal) and the cufflinks are solid gold (genuine.)
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    Two Suit Questions

    I'm sure this has been asked been asked before, but how much cuff should show out from a jacket sleeve when the arms are down? And what about trouser break? Which style is the most classic (short, medium or full?) I'm about 6'2" if that matters any.
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    Such A Sellout

    Well, despite my hopes to go custom, I settled for an OTR suit. It's a navy blue with pinstripes. The fabric is 100% wool (of course) and seems to be nicer than most other OTR fabrics that I've seen, admittedly it is probably better than the fabric that I would have bought for the suit that I...
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    Shoe Trouble

    I had planned on getting the Johnston & Murphy "Melton" cap-toe, but budget issues (it ain't easy bein' 16) have made me re-evealuate my plans. Now I'm looking at either (links below) the Florsheim "Edgar" or the Bostonian "Canton." Does anyone know if Bostonian or Florsheim shoes are welted and...
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    Strollers

    After discoverng that I can have a suit made within my budget,I have decided that I'm having it made in charcoal gray so that I can get a pair of OTR morning trousers and wear it as a stroller when the mood strikes me. I know where to get striped morning trousers, but if anyone can offer advice...
  23. cufflinkmaniac

    Pocket Square + Boutonniere

    This is the black tie look that I ultimately hope to achieve, but I have heard that wearing a pocket square and boutonniere is a faux pas. What are your thoughts (if I were to wear both the PS would be white linen)? Pretty suave,huh? And on a side note,what do you think about the pocket...

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