Monday, December 13, 2010

Styling: Tuxedo Overdose


Tuxedo Overdose




Inspired by the beautiful and string woman, Marlene Dietrich, I have always loved tuxedos.

A real tuxedo fit for a black-tie ensembles should, in brief, be made out if these traditional components are:
  • A jacket with ribbed silk facings (usually grosgrain) on a shawl collar or peaked lapel (while a notched lapel is a popular modern choice, it is not traditionally considered correct)
  • Trousers with a single silk or satin braid covering the outer seams
  • A low-cut waistcoat or cummerbund
  • A white dress shirt (a marcella front is traditional, but other styles are also accepted) with a turn-down or wing collar
  • A black ribbed silk bow tie matching the lapel facings
  • Shirt studs (optional) and cufflinks
  • Black dress socks, usually silk or fine wool
  • Black shoes, highly polished or patent leather Oxfords, or patent leather court shoes

Above is my own version of a tuxedo:
  • Dries Van Noten Tuxedo shirt with dress cuffs
  • Alexander McQueen Silk and wool-crepe tuxedo jacket
  • Olavo Tie Neck Waistcoat
  • Balmain wool trousers
  • Agent Provocateur Classic satin corset
  • Etele Underwear Set
  • Silk Blend Bow Tie
  • Velvet Bow Tie Heels
  • Hermes clutch
  • Charles-Hubert, Paris Gold-Plated Open Face Mechanical Pocket Watch
  • Cream striped silk scarf from Debenhams
  • Betmar Flower & Lace Hat
  • Hermes cotton handkerchief
  • Plastic Cigarette Holder from The Fabulous Audrey Hepburn Shop
  • Benson & Hedges 20 packs
  • Tiffany Cufflinks 14K Gold

4 comments:

  1. Wow! love your styling. This one is amazing!

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  2. If you love tuxedos, then you must study the style. Begin with cheap tuxedos but don't underestimate them because most of them are above par, you just need to select wisely.

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  3. Tuxedos will always be a favorite of mine because my closest uncle to me wears it.

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