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Review on 🀡 Classic Black Boys' Tuxedo Suit & Sport Coat by Spring Notion by Aaron Ward

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Nice black tie suit but it has a lot of polyester in it which some might not like.

Every year I take my young son to an opera or two or two here in San Francisco and we often wear black ties (formal evening wear). As my son has outgrown his latest black tie suit it was time to order something in return and we decided to take a chance. The tuxedo arrived fine just a few days after ordering and at first glance it appears to be slightly larger than Spring Notion's size chart. What I don't like most about this suit is that it contains a lot of polyester. This gives the costume a slight "shine". which I find questionable in terms of taste. If you're buying this for a 3 year old most people probably won't notice or notice, but if you're buying this for a 12 year old that others will see then the sheen of polyester may not be for you. Style. I knew from the description that the formal shirt included in the set was mostly polyester, but I assumed the suit itself would be a wool/cotton blend, which is not the case. Because of this, I'm trying to decide whether to return it or not. Although it is advertised as "Made in the USA", it is actually made in Indonesia (which is fine), but I just thought interested readers would like to know more about it. It also has a slight bulge near the shoulders and an odd fit. I can't say I don't like it and I have a feeling most parents would be happy with a $50 suit or something, but personally I think I just expected a little bit more. Three stars so far and I will be rating a few more in the coming months. Standard for an informal evening dress, but I couldn't (at least at Revain). The formal shirt doesn't have double French cuffs as it was meant for cufflinks, and the shirt has regular buttons with no room for proper studded shirts. The waistcoat provided is also made of polyester and has a satin front, which is a departure from the classic style where the waistcoat only includes satin or grosgrain lapels. The waistcoat also has three buttons and does not have the deep V-neck of classic British tuxedos.

Pros
  • Single-breasted jacket with satin lapels and no tail (100% polyester). Vest with satin front, fully lined. Adjustable bow tie around the neck.
Cons
  • boring packaging