Jacket Help

**auld argonian** · 27th October 07, 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

That looks very close to my tuxedo, that I just do not wear, I wore it once for my younger brother's wedding, he sells menswear and insisted that we all buy our tuxedos from him.

It's basically a tails coat without the tails.

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**McFarkus** · 27th October 07, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

As they say: two countries separated by a common language.

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Was it Winston Churchill who said that?

**12stones** · 27th October 07, 11:53 AM

I've been to many of the thrift shops around and they were no help. Neither was the local Burlington coat factory. So, it looks like a jacket is out. If I were to just get a vest like the one pictured, and where it with a solid black tie, would that be appropriate?

**McMurdo** · 27th October 07, 12:05 PM

I think that would work, but did you check out these guys:
http://robertley.stores.yahoo.net/justneedjacket.html
They are in Huston, you never know they may be able to help you out.

**Chef** · 27th October 07, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by 12stones

I've been to many of the thrift shops around and they were no help. Neither was the local Burlington coat factory. So, it looks like a jacket is out. If I were to just get a vest like the one pictured, and where it with a solid black tie, would that be appropriate?

Actually a waistcoat is not acceptable for semi-formal, except under a jacket. If the rest of the gentlemen guests will be dressed in jackets you would definitely be underdressed and unless the invitation says casual, jackets and ties are probably called for.

**Mark Keeney** · 27th October 07, 09:12 PM

How about a rental jacket for Saturday and save for an Argyll to wear later? Also check out J Higgins. Their jackets are reasonable and he probably has stock.

**gilmore** · 27th October 07, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by mkfarkus

Was it Winston Churchill who said that?

George Bernard Shaw, though often attributed to Churchill.

**Chase** · 28th October 07, 12:31 AM

I found this Vintage Bronze Black Fleck Waist Jacket in size 46 on e-bay...It's not really a formal, but could be considered a decent collectors item:

**Chase** · 28th October 07, 12:32 AM

Forget the pants...LOL

**Captain Karrot** · 28th October 07, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Captain Karrot

I actually ordered a synthetic Eton jacket at www.Uniformalwearhouse.com

It came quickly, and looks great. I am changing the cloth covered button that it came with to silver buttons with celtic designed on them. Otherwise, it will definitely work in a pinch.

Well...here is the finished product using the jacket ordered by uniformalwearhouse. The jacket cost me $40, with $5 for the buttons. Not official I know, but not bad in a pinch.