Blog Marley
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I'm building out my black tie collection: black and midnight tuxedos plus a dinner jacket and would appreciate some help on the last few pieces. I appreciate the help.
For shoes I'm thinking of a pair of patent opera pumps and a pair of plain black toe Oxfords. For the shoes I'm in between cordovan Aldens and C&J's Wembely. It seems like cordovan is doable but not a popular choice. My preference is to keep the shoes under $900. I'd prefer to try on in person, I'm in NYC.
For ties I have a midnight navy tie and was going to pick up a black one. Do I need another? It seems like the forum frowns upon pre-tied ties but for some reason I like the look of Tom Ford's velvet ties I guess it falls into the wear what you like category but I'm curious about the rules and traditions here.
For braces it sounds like Albert Thurston is the beginning and end for braces? I'm leaning towards black here.
For shoes I'm thinking of a pair of patent opera pumps and a pair of plain black toe Oxfords. For the shoes I'm in between cordovan Aldens and C&J's Wembely. It seems like cordovan is doable but not a popular choice. My preference is to keep the shoes under $900. I'd prefer to try on in person, I'm in NYC.
For ties I have a midnight navy tie and was going to pick up a black one. Do I need another? It seems like the forum frowns upon pre-tied ties but for some reason I like the look of Tom Ford's velvet ties I guess it falls into the wear what you like category but I'm curious about the rules and traditions here.
For braces it sounds like Albert Thurston is the beginning and end for braces? I'm leaning towards black here.