GiantBeard

SundayChecks

GlenCheck suit, vintage bespoke from Sims & Macdonald

Striped linen shirt, MtM by Hemrajani Brothers

Double-stripe raw silk tie by Vanda Fine Clothing

Pin-dot silk square from Suit Supply

PatternMadness

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SundayGreys

WorkBoots

GurkhaTrousers

Cross-strap waistband from a 60’s British army pattern

LondonBrowns

Linen/Mohair suit from Domenico Spano

Linen Shirt MtM by Hemrajani Brothers

Pocket Square & Socks from Timothy Everest

Suede Captoes from Carmina via The Armoury

PatternBingo

WorkWear

DandyChecks
Three parts of Four ( there’s a single-breasted waistcoat as well! )
British Bespoke from Cad & the Dandy

DandyChecks

Three parts of Four ( there’s a single-breasted waistcoat as well! )

British Bespoke from Cad & the Dandy

VintageBlues
70’s bespoke from Thresher & Glenny

VintageBlues

70’s bespoke from Thresher & Glenny

Blues&Tans

VintageSuede

CollarRoll

OCBD MtM from Hemrajani Brothers

Silk Knit from Howard Yount

Silk/Linen/Wool check coat Bespoke from John DeBoise at Cad & the Dandy

Pocket Square from Suit Supply

mrudderha Asked

QuestionHey there, ran across a blog you put up on smoking jackets. I liked your candor. I'm quickly learning about Tuxedo's and formal-wear as I'm getting married next year. I'm going to buy my first tuxedo. We're going to get married in at an old hotel in Old Havana, Cuba. Questions: 1) would it be wrong to wear those dandy-esque velvet slippers? I just think they're cool. 2) and whats your fav tux style? Cheers -M Answer

Hi, thanks for the message. First of all, Congratulations!

I’ve always been a fan of double breasted, shawl collar dinner suits, This midnight blue one by Rubinacci for M. Fan is pretty special. Going for slipper type shoes is another step towards the dandy-esque end of the scale, although traditional ‘Opera-Pumps’ are entirely correct they can take some confidence to pull off well. Embroidered velvet slippers are even more showy and I would give them a miss. Personally I would aim for some black suede Whole-cut’s with ribbon laces, or the pumps, maybe in suede? Remember, you want to look great, classically elegant, so that when you look back at the photos in 20 or 30 years time you don’t look like a dated mess. Also you don’t want shoes that draw attention away from the bride.

Hope that helped?

-T

VintageStripes
an old Chester Barrie suit with a self-belt ( a belt made from the same fabric as the suit )
Worn with a Hemrajani Brothers MtM shirt, an unlined Panta tie, Timothy Everest pocket square & cherry red brogues from the 40’s.

VintageStripes

an old Chester Barrie suit with a self-belt ( a belt made from the same fabric as the suit )

Worn with a Hemrajani Brothers MtM shirt, an unlined Panta tie, Timothy Everest pocket square & cherry red brogues from the 40’s.