Black Tie & Ticket Pockets? - Does A Ticket Pocket Work On A Tux - Men's Tuxedo Details

[duesenbergmj]

I'm out numbered....everybody wants to ditch the ticket pocket......again maybe its regional, but the ticket pocket on a jacket can really look elegant. I have a Dolce Gabbana, Versace, and Perry Ellis jacket each with the extra pocket...and I can't see D&G, or Versace making a design mistake. Is it possible America has a fashion standard that the rest of us aren't aware of?

[RealMenRealStyle]

@duesenbergmj I'm just amazed you own three tuxedo jackets at all! But those designer houses will get a little fashion-forward sometimes. There's nothing wrong with the experiments, but for a classic black tie look I'm going to stay ticket-pocket-free for now.

[duesenbergmj]

@RealMenRealStyle oops..they're not tuxedo jackets, just blazers that I think look super with the ticket pocket...sorry for the misunderstanding...........I am enjoying your videos,

[RealMenRealStyle]

@duesenbergmj That makes much more sense. Don't worry, I own plenty of jackets with ticket pockets -- they're just not for black tie!

[DixieNurmous]

Hey Antonio,

I have a question. What brand do you think is the best suit? People tell me armani, people say boss and the rest just random. I am 25 years old and I am looking for that sporty look. I dont want to look like a penguin.

[jotaronakano2]

Thank you!

[RealMenRealStyle]

@jotaronakano2 You bet! Stay tuned for more...

[avenancius]

I totally agree, ticket pockets don't really look great or proper for a tux. Ticket pockets really look amazing specially on tweed english type of jacket sportcoats, it brings out that formality out of non so formal sportcoats with heavy fabrics

[RealMenRealStyle]

@avenancius My philosophy? And not an official style rule or anything here, but a helpful rule for me: I wouldn't put a ticket pocket on any jacket that I couldn't put elbow patches on. They're in the same general family of informal, functional accents.

[xa1200]

I look at a ticket pocket on a tux as a traditional thing, weren't they used for opera tickets?

[SirBlade666]

@xa1200 Ticketpockets are for traintickets and such. That way you could easily show it to the conductor. Your operatickets would go inside your overcoat, which you would open up/take off inside anyway. After storing the overcoat and hat at the warbrobe you'd get a another ticket, which you'd place in cummerbund (which is why the open side of the folds should be on top).

[RealMenRealStyle]

@xa1200 - A good reply from @SirBlade666 there. "Ticket stubs" are a pretty recent phenomenon; traditionally you'd simply give your ticket (or in many cases just your name, which would already be on their list) at the door and walk in. The only piece of paper you'd have at a nice theater or dinner event would be a coat claim slip, which could easily fit in a cummerbund or vest pocket. And again, often you'd just have a list, or an attendant who knew which guest owned which coat...

[johnhicks3]

Great video Antonio! I also have a question, I work in the finance field where the competition is fierce. I wanted to know whats your opinion on how to create a power dressing wardrobe or style that's still conservative but very bold? Any feedback would be appreciated and keep up the good work!

[RealMenRealStyle]

@johnhicks3 Hm, I don't think we've actually done an "Exec's Guide to Power Styles" or something like that...that might be a video to do soon! But really briefly I'll say: fit is your secret weapon; a lot of guys buy really expensive suits and ties in the wrong size and it's just a waste of money. Charcoal suits fitted nice and close make you look powerful and in control.

[djrdrummer]

Like the person posing the question for this video, I am a college student studying music, and frequently wear a tuxedo or suit for performances. Being a percussionist, however, I find it hard to have sufficient freedom of motion to play, while still maintaining a good close fit in my jackets. How would you recommend getting around this?

[RealMenRealStyle]

@djrdrummer Do they not let you take it off? I feel like I often see the timpani player in his shirtsleeves in orchestras...maybe I'm remembering wrong. But if you do have to wear a jacket, you can have one made with larger armscyes -- the hole where the sleeve meets the jacket. That will give you a slightly softer shape but considerably more freedom of movement. You also want to make sure the back/shoulders are broad enough that you can really spread your arms apart.

[MrJohnny1655]

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