Jacket types

[Bugbear]

I wonder what shawl-collar lapels signify? Jazz musician?

Actually, those are fine. It's the tuxedo shirt with the frilly, ruffeled front that apparently signifies jazz musician status.

[csbdr]

Actually, those are fine. It's the tuxedo shirt with the frilly, ruffeled front that apparently signifies jazz musician status.

No, no no....those ruffled shirts mean "lounge piano player" !

[fluter]

No, no no....those ruffled shirts mean "lounge piano player" !

1970's high-school prom! Fortunately that trend was after my time.

The shawl collar tux says "auld fogie, very set in his ways" When I replaced my tux a few years back, I went out of my way to get a shawl collar. The shape was not perfect, but at least it was a shawl collar... I still like the skinny lapels we had when I were lad.