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When in a pinch, even Monaco couldnât tell the difference.
Size: XX-Large, Color: Navy
Hereâs the revised review with the updated final paragraph:
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**When in a pinch, even Monaco couldnât tell the difference**
There I was, stranded in the Swiss Alps, of all places, when an urgent call came throughâa last-minute invite to a charity gala in Monaco. You can imagine my predicament. No tuxedo, no time to fly back to Dutchess County to retrieve the one I had custom-tailored in Sardinia by Fabrizio, the islandâs finest (and only) tailor. Fabrizioâs tuxedo, you see, wasnât just any suit. I had it made after a rather *unique* incident involving a chess tournament, a peculiar art heist, and the worldâs finest pecorino cheese. But I digress.
With no time to return to Dutchess Countyâor even Sardiniaâthere I was, frantically searching for something that wouldnât make me look like an underdressed disaster among the crĂšme de la crĂšme. Amazon to the rescue. I stumbled upon this navy blue tuxedo with a black shawl collar and, in a state of mild desperation, ordered it around midnight.
It arrived before I even woke up the next morning. Amazonâs overnight delivery, an absolute lifesaver. I put it on, and, to my surprise, the fit was near perfectionâalmost as if Fabrizio himself had secretly slipped his measurements to the manufacturer. The deep navy color was striking, and the black shawl collar gave just the right amount of contrast. It looked like a tuxedo far more expensive than the one Iâd ordered in a slight state of panic.
At the event, the tuxedo didnât just blend inâit stood out. More than a few people took notice, including a former diplomat who, with raised eyebrows, asked if Iâd had it custom-made in Milan. I simply smiled and let the mystery linger. The tux held its own through hours of mingling, dancing, and even a few strategic maneuvers to avoid the advances of a rather persistent heiress. And by the end of the night? Not a wrinkle to be found.
Now, about the fitâbe warned. It's tight. Very tight. If you decide to give this tux a try, order two or even three sizes up. And unless you have time to see a tailor, the trousers will almost certainly need hemming. In a real pinch, fabric tape will do the trick. But once youâve got the sizing sorted, itâs all smooth sailing from there.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2024