I am trying to put together a passable white tie for the less than state-dinner strict New Orleans "white tie" where I have seen it is somehow acceptable to wear notch lapels on tails, french cuffs, waistcoats that don't reach the pants, tailcoats that don't go past waistcoat, the occasional black-tie (or worse, suits, double soled shoes, pleated front, turn down collared shirts) etc.
How obvious and improper is it to wear my plain front formal pants with a waistcoat and tails? I understand that I am being cheap, because JaB sale has their "signature" pleated pants for under $100, but I do not think pleats flatter my athletic figure.
On a side note, why the hell are the JAB tails notch lapels? Are they specifically for butlers?
How obvious and improper is it to wear my plain front formal pants with a waistcoat and tails? I understand that I am being cheap, because JaB sale has their "signature" pleated pants for under $100, but I do not think pleats flatter my athletic figure.
On a side note, why the hell are the JAB tails notch lapels? Are they specifically for butlers?