And that goes for shoes too. You don't want to be wearing your 4" stilettos if you are standing the entire time. As I deliberate these possibilities, I reach way back to the recesses of my closet and pull out a Philippe Adec tuxedo, circa 1997. A tux is a great alternative to wear when you have invitations like this. I'll be chic, appropriately dressed and warm all at the same time.
This particular tux is a fabulous black satin, single breasted, peak lapel jacket with a simple hook closure and contour waist pant with a flair bottom leg. I try it on. It still fits, clearing the first hurdle. The fabric is in good shape, meaning it's not tired looking from too many dry cleanings. But the proportions are all wrong. The jacket sleeves are a bit voluminous, the hook closure needs to be retacked and the flair bottom leg needs to be recut into a classic cigarette leg.
The light bulb goes off and I make my way to Murat's in Beverly Hills . Murat has been my tailor for the past 15 years. He's young, hip and a damn good tailor. He'll know if I should invest in altering this suit. And I do mean invest. It's no inexpensive deal to recut your suits. But Murat confirms my suspicion. He makes his chalk marks and hands me a bill for $225.00.
In one week, I'll be trying on my new Philippe Adec tuxedo. So, my challenge to you is to identify what, if any, old suits you have, can be recycled and recut. Choose wisely and you may be rewarded handsomely. It feels good in this day and age to recycle. Remember RECYCLE, RECUT AND REJOICE!!!
