Thread: Rant: dudes in their 20s don't own tuxes
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Old 02-14-2011, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by strelnik View Post
I used to go to a few socials yearly, so after the first year, the tux was paid for. I occasionally would get a new shirt and a set of cuff links and buttons that matched and it looked pretty spiffy for little money

Now is a GREAT time to buy a tux, you can get a 500.00 one for maybe 75-100 NEW.

This is the dry season for tuxes everywhere except Cali. get someone to buy one that is one size too big, get it sent to you, then have it tailored.

And get a tie that you can tie, not one of those cheesy clip-ons.

Every woman that I have ever taken out in a formal except one noticed the tie and was amazed I could tie it.

Go to a bow tie shop, they give free lessons.
Roger that on the tie it yourself bow tie. cummerbund, if worn, should be tasteful and small.

I like tuxes, I like cool occasional clothes. I also had a set of dress blues, mess dress blues and mess dress whites. When the occasion called for it, there was nothing better....
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