As some of you have read in other threads, I recently purchased a PC jacket and waist coat, and asked for opinions/preferences about tuxedo shirts. I ended up choosing a lay-down collar, pique bib, collar, and double (french)-cuff shirt with the option of buttons or studs. Basically what is referred to as a Marcella style shirt.

Anyway, after deciding on the style and features, I set out to find it locally. I tried a few tuxedo rental stores, with no success. I tried a few department stores, also with similar results. My final attempt was at a local JoS A Banks store. When I described what I wanted to the two salesmen helping me, they first told me that it did not exist. When I explained that I had actually seen the style available in several on-line stores, and that a number of retail stores also advertised that they sold them as well, but that many were located in the UK or specifically Scotland, I was met with the sarcastic comment..."Why don't you get a kilt while you're there?"

I quickly bit my tongue and replied politely that I already had a rather nice one from Scotland. They both fell silent, realizing that they had perhaps offended me. Needless to say, I did not buy one of their shirts.

I guess I will have to place an order for the shirt on-line. Oh-well. At least I know one store that I will need to stop by the next time I am wearing my kilt. Not to purchase anything, mind you, just to see the look on their faces when I walk in.