So, I have a few more questions about 1930's formalwear, mostly for men:
I have a tux coming for my hubby, and I will take in the jacket at the waist
to get the right silhouette. However...
Shirt: From what I can tell, white cotton, preferrably pique. Did they use
studs in the shirt? Do the studs need to match the cufflinks?
Vest: The tux did not come with a vest, so I'll have to come up with that
separately. Since I'm not sure that I would be able to match the black wool,
were vests made of other fabrics? Maybe silk or satin? Does it have to be
black, or were other colors used? If another color, would the tie need to
match, or would it stay black?
Shoes: I assume black patent leather lace-ups would work. I've also seen
some reference to spectator shoes or brogues. How common were they, and
would they be appropriate for formalwear?
Also, women's shoes: what would be appropriate? Basic pumps? Strappy
sandals? Something in-between? My gown will be sapphire blue with champagne
accents; would ivory shoes work OK?
Thanks for answering all my questions - I just don't have the time I want to
devote to research (houses and husbands and children, oh my!), and the event
is at the beginning of February.
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Rebecca Schmitt
aka Agness Cabot, Guilde of St. Lawrence, Bristol Renn Faire
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