Not a lounge lizard, but, I think this is the right place to ask about a tuxedo...

[blm]

Baby blm just turned 17 - she wants to dress in a vintage tux for a Halloween party, but, I have been unable to find one. Think Marlene Dietrich. She has a gorgeous vintage tophat, will style her long hair ala Veronica Lake, but we can't find a tailed tux that would fit a woman's size 4-6.

Any leads?

[mercuryblues]

1. rent one

[blm]

2. Trying to find the vintage tails is the hard part. Rentals don't seem to fit the bill.

But, I appreciate the common sense reply. ; )

[tymorial]

3. Vintage is going to be difficult but there are some online rentals

Is it size 4 for real or vanity sized? I am not trying to be a jerk. If she is small like that then you could try the boys section at a Brooks Brothers or similar store. The vintage might be tough but you could probably find a boy tux with tails. If she has larger breasts that might not work unless she wants to wrap or a tight sports bra.

[blm]

5. 5'5 and 119. Small on top. I say 4-6 because there doesn't seem to be a firm standard these days.

I didn't think of the boys' section...thanks.

[tymorial]

7. Oh yeah with those stats

I would definitely look at the boys section. I bet you will find what you need. Good luck! I love the idea.

[mercuryblues]

4. JC Pennys

has a costume like that for $32. You can take it to a seamstress and have it taken in. It would be cheaper than renting.

[blm]

6. will check - thx

.

[nolabear]

8. I don't know if theaters rent out costumes but they're likely to have them.

[Rhiannon12866]

9. Have you tried Amazon? They have some relatively inexpensive options

And the ones I looked at were also used for costumes. The only snag would be knowing the size in "boys"

https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Black-Tuxedo-Tail-Outfit/dp/B00BBKRUCE/ref=lp_2422471011_1_12?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1507338605&sr=1-12&nodeID=2422471011&psd=1

[hibbing]

10. Interesting topic

Perfect place to post this, I don't have any suggestions but am interested to see the replies, Sounds like a fun costume, is she going to put on zombie makeup too or something?


Peace

[blm]

19. nah - she's an old film buff - think Marlene Dietrich in MOROCCO.

heh

[pansypoo53219]

11. i have a dapper white brocade w/ black prom tux coat from a resale shop. but then i have shoulders

like a short guy. so say my chiro.

[blm]

23. sounds cool

.

[irisblue]

12. look for local costume or theater shops.

I sold 2 white swallow tail tuxs to a costume shop 2 years ago. Shirts, cumberbunds, pants, cufflinks, ties, all the fancy go alongs with.

[mnhtnbb]

13. I would second this suggestion especially if you are in a big city

[blm]

20. so appreciate all these replies

.

[UTUSN]

14. You/blm may post any the damn place you want!1

[steve2470]

16. agreed! nt

[steve2470]

15. try this link

https://www.google.com/search?q="vintage+tuxedo"&newwindow=1&sa=X&biw=1280&bih=590&tbm=shop&tbs=vw:l&ei=b37ZWbSzDYOomwGYpYeQBQ&ved=0ahUKEwj0pvKL79_WAhUD1CYKHZjSAVIQvQ0ImwQ

or this one:

https://www.google.com/search?q=vintage+"morning+coat"&newwindow=1&biw=1280&bih=590&tbm=shop&tbs=vw:l&ei=137ZWa-lPI78mQHfsrCADA&ved=0ahUKEwjv7Oy979_WAhUOfiYKHV8ZDMAQvQ0IkAQ

[steve2470]

17. like this, right ?

https://media.glamour.com/photos/5696497516d0dc3747ef86a3/master/h_1025,c_limit/fashionbeauty-2007-11-fasl01_tuxedo.jpg

[blm]

21. that is EXACTLY it

much more polished and tailored than what you'd get at a tux rental shop

[whistler162]

18. ebay and a tailor

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Men-s-Tuxedo-Tails-Coat-Pants-Vest-Dark-Blue-size-37-TOP-HAT-NOT-INCL-/192325218636

[blm]

22. She already owns a vintage top hat in mint condition

Dobbs Fifth Avenue New York - styled exclusively for Lewis and Thomas Saltz - the old DC goto for presidential wear. ; )

A lucky find.