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on 2/24/2009 Thanks Mantonidude! I was blown away by 5starsuits.com. I'm local to LA, so I figured I would check out their store. Not only did they have a larger inventory than many other stores in LA's garment district (couple of floors), they had the exact tux I wanted in stock and in my size, never pressured me, and helped me get it tailored while I waited. Tux, shirt, and vest altogether cost less than my last regular suit! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great deal on a suit!
on 11/20/2008 I think the best and the one that worked for me was a Giorgio Fiorelli Solid Black 100% Super 150's Poly-Rayon, single breasted, 3 button, side vented tuxedo with 1 pleated pants. I bought it for only $99 at 5starsuits.com and yes I did look like James Bond :-)
on 12/18/2007 I take issue with your "no vest with a double-breasted dinner jacket" admonition. I have been told by several older tailors that while this may be an older style, there is nothing wrong with it. Also, anything double-breasted should stay buttoned ALL THE TIME, not just when standing. Take it all the way off if you don't want to deal with it buttoned.
on 12/18/2007 I take issue with your "no vest with a double-breasted dinner jacket" admonition. I have been told by several older tailors that while this may be an antiquated style, there is nothing wrong with it. Also, anything double-breasted should stay buttoned ALL THE TIME, not just when standing. Take it all the way off if you don't want to deal with it buttoned.
on 11/22/2005 In the United States, notched lapels are becoming more and more common at formal affairs. Elsewhere in the world, notched lapels are considered business attire, and should be avoided at evening affairs. In order to avoid a possibly embarrassing situation, avoid notched lapels, as somebody might be offended by them.
on 11/22/2005 Attach one end to your socks and the other end to your shirt. This keeps your shirt tucked in and your socks up.
on 11/22/2005 Notched lapels are only for business suits, not formal wear. There are many in the fashion industry making notched-lapel dinner jackets, and they are a sartorial oxymoron.
on 11/22/2005 I attend at least 3 black-tie events a year and would suggest that notched lapels are EVERY bit as formal and accepted as the peak or shawl lapels. In fact, notched lapels are the epitome of the classic formal tuxedo.
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