coming in with Jackie and Wow-- (this is some issue-- an old lady from New England, a NY liberal, and southern belle all agree!)

There is some truth to the idea that "clothes make the man" -- and any man dressed up in a tux looks better-- doing anything-- even falling down a flight of stairs!

A well fitted tux is not a suit of armor-- the collar of the shirt shouldn't cut-- and in many ways the cut of the jacket makes it look good even when your arms are raised (as they would be dancing).

and gloves-- there is nothing that makes an outfit so finished looking as gloves... i wore a pair of antique netted gloves at a recent wedding. the only time I wish i was thin is for formal dress-- a long slinky gown, sleeve-less with gloves past the elbow -- still is the height of elegance!


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