> 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?
Studs or buttons, depending upon the maker -- them new-fangled makers use buttons. Studs are the more preferable. It is not required to match studs at cuffs but can be a nice touch. I'm a showy cufflinks man myself. > > 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? There are two kinds depending upon your tux style: low-cut front/backless with a strap that runs around the waist. Usually linen and heavily starched, oft worn with a bib (you seen those things that curl up on old comedies?); or a more common style waistcoat with a few pockets, fake lapels and so forth. Waistcoats may be optional depending on how modern in thought your man is (was?) and the lapel cut of your jacket -- the old fogies can stand back with thier cigars and sniff at the modern non-vest wearers. Cumberbuns are an easy option. > > 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? Lace up shoes are the final touch to power-dressing. Not sure about oxfords versus brogues but suspect the more plain style would get you into more places, -C. ------------------------------------------------------------ This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
