Comments on A Suitable Wardrobe: Mis-Matched Grosgrain

Beau Ties Ltd. will make this, but you will have t...

2009-10-22T19:32:23.004-07:00

Beau Ties Ltd. will make this, but you will have to send them the material as they have no grosgrain or black faille.

There is no question that David at Sam Hober Ties ...

2009-10-22T06:28:15.531-07:00

There is no question that David at Sam Hober Ties (http://www.samhober.com) could make you something. Any chance you could get extra fabric from your tailor and send it to him?

I'll remember this when I have my first tux made (which, too, will be when I get married).

My name's Bond, James Bond. This was said in an a...

2009-10-22T01:22:14.517-07:00

My name's Bond, James Bond.

This was said in an accent from "Brum"

P.S I'm putting up an article bout Harris Tweed and Fair isles on THE WORLD on blogger

I'm puzzled as to why a tailor who can construct a...

2009-10-21T23:26:23.332-07:00

I'm puzzled as to why a tailor who can construct an item as labor intensive as a tuxedo would not agree to produce a matching bow tie. Surely it cannot be due to difficulty?

Frederick, Congratulations! May your days togethe...

2009-10-21T14:30:50.939-07:00

Frederick,

Congratulations! May your days together be long and happy.

As Will has pointed out elsewhere, it's best if the groomsmen are not wearing matching clothes, so it's great they have their own tuxedos (with the "no bozos" caveat, of

DB, I will guess that Astaire wore that tie to add...

2009-10-21T14:23:13.601-07:00

DB, I will guess that Astaire wore that tie to add to the motion of his dance. It might be a bit much for ordinary mortals.

Frederick, assuming they are black or midnight blu...

2009-10-21T14:20:21.704-07:00

Frederick, assuming they are black or midnight blue and not clownish, it shouldn't matter. The point of evening dress is that the uniform leaves the stage to the ladies.

But if you want a velvet-collared overcoat, I suggest a Chesterfield. If the style is right and you use charcoal covert cloth, no-one will notice. But don't get a charcoal covert coat - the stitching is

Great to see a DB dinner jacket. For me, they knoc...

2009-10-21T14:04:52.337-07:00

Great to see a DB dinner jacket. For me, they knock the SB varietes into a cocked top hat.
Will, speaking of ballrooms and bowties, what do you think of this particular variant on the bowtie worn with a double breasted dinner jacket?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oYh1ycMTAs

Give Carrot & Gibbs a try @ www.greatbows.com T...

2009-10-21T09:51:38.256-07:00

Give Carrot & Gibbs a try @

www.greatbows.com

They make all of their neck ties and bow ties on site in Boulder, Colorado. I'm sure they would make a tie with your fabric.

Best Regards,
MC in Denver

I would claim sprezzatura, but it is nice when the...

2009-10-21T09:36:02.667-07:00

I would claim sprezzatura, but it is nice when the two match.

Hi Will. If you have the chance, here is a two-pa...

2009-10-21T09:18:48.985-07:00

Hi Will. If you have the chance, here is a two-part question.

As I think I've mentioned in the past, I'm getting married this December. Four of my six groomsmen own tuxedoes. Mine is single breasted with one button and peaked lapels. I will wear a tie in grosgrain to match the suit's facings. I cannot say what the configurations are of the groomsmen's suits.

Am having a new set of evening clothes made and my...

2009-10-21T07:47:39.459-07:00

Am having a new set of evening clothes made and my old tie does not match my new lapels either in color or gauge.

No worries said the kind man in the bespoke department at T&A in NYC whom you pictured a few weeks ago. You provide us the cloth, and we'll make you a matching tie and cumberbund. My tailor, also pictured on your blog was happy to oblige providing some extra cloth.