The king of all male garments is the tailcoat. It is an extremely formal attire used by bridegrooms, symphony musicians and ambassadors. Its long tails confer dignity while its starched white pique waistcoat, shirt and tie give an air of class to its wearer. Its debonair magic turns average men into movie-stars!
THE TAILCOAT
The Tailcoat is characterized by a short waisted coat with a long swallowtail. The black waisted coat is never buttoned. It has three buttons on each side and haws satin lapels. The length of the coat’s tails should rest exactly in line with the back of a man’s knees. The sleeves are finished with 4 satin covered buttons.
THE TROUSERS
The trousers are pleated. The trousers need to fit high on the waist in order for the waistband to be covered by the waistcoat. This can be accomplished with the help of suspenders (bracers). The side seams are trimmed with plain satin facing. Dress trousers do not have cuffs. How could they with their side seam decorations?
THE SHIRT
The shirt is characterized by a starched shirt front and stiff collar. The shirt front, wing-collar and double-cuffs are made of white pique. The wing-collar sits high under the chin, giving extraordinary stature and definition to the face and chin.
THE WAISTCOAT (VEST)
Tailcoat vest are always single-breasted with shawl collars, these being made of white pique. The waistcoat point should never extend below those of the tailcoat.
THE BOW-TIE
Bow-ties worn with tailcoats are always in the white pique.
THE SHOE
The shoe worn should be laced-up patent leather oxford or opera pumps with grosgrain bow.
THE SOCKS
Long black silk socks.
Tailcoat Suit
Tailcoat Suit
Tailcoat Suit
For enquiries on rental or personalised tailoring, please contact
Jimmy Chow
(+65) 6734 7206
(+65) 9431 5566
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