Affordable HIGH QUALITY Midnight Blue Tuxedo by Charles Tyrwhitt

The_Black_007

If you would like an affordable HIGH QUALITY midnight blue tuxedo- I have just stumbled across a bargain that I wanted to share with my fellow 007 aficionados.

I work in Central London and went to Jermyn Street (the home of 007 outfitters Turnbull & Asser). I went to the Charles Tyrwhitt store and came across a superb quality midnight blue tuxedo with the wide satin shawl collar (almost identical to the Tom Ford "Skyfall" tux).

To my amazement- the already great price of £600 had been reduced to an incredible £300!!!! I bought one and I am so pleased with it.

The supply is limited so if you're interested (I'm not exaggerating about the quality- it's superb), I added a link to the page of the Charles Tyrwhitt website!

http://www.ctshirts.co.uk/mens-suits/mens-occasion-suits/Midnight-blue-slim-fit-shawl-collar-dinner-suit?q=gbpdefault||dja05nav|||||||||||||

Llafyks

Posted about this Tux a while back. Great to see its back in stock. I'm going to get the pants this time to go with the jacket I ordered last time:-) Here's another discount code in case you want to pick up both/either.
uk20p5
Gets you £20 off!


For those still looking for a Midnight blue Skyfall tux, Charles Tyrwhitt have their version back in stock again. Sleeves have working buttons as well. Looks good for the price. Ordered one today. There is also a 10% online discount code that you can use to get it for an even better price!
Code: 10vcuk
http://www.ctshirts.co.uk/men's-suits/men's-occasion-suits/Midnight-blue-slim-fit-shawl-collar-dinner-suit?q=ukgob||dja05nav|||||406,||||||||

The_Black_007

Nice @Llafyks - I am so impressed with the quality. Looking at the price, it would be easy for the uninformed to dismiss it as cheap rubbish- but the quality is incredible and would have happily paid the full price of £600 and still been happy!!! It was only by chance that I came across it by searching on the net. I shop at Charles Tyrwhitt on a regular basis- but only for shirts as that's what they're famous for.... shirts! So glad I came across this bargain though!

Llafyks

The_Black_007 wrote:

Nice @Llafyks - I am so impressed with the quality. Looking at the price, it would be easy for the uninformed to dismiss it as cheap rubbish- but the quality is incredible and would have happily paid the full price of £600 and still been happy!!! It was only by chance that I came across it by searching on the net. I shop at Charles Tyrwhitt on a regular basis- but only for shirts as that's what they're famous for.... shirts! So glad I came across this bargain though!

They have a decent white tab collar shirt as well but it's only single cuff with buttons.

JMac88

Charles Tyrwhitt is just phenomenal quality for the price. And if you look around they have a ton of Bond-esque items. Really a gold mine for frugal Bond shoppers.

The_Black_007

JMac88 wrote:

Charles Tyrwhitt is just phenomenal quality for the price. And if you look around they have a ton of Bond-esque items. Really a gold mine for frugal Bond shoppers.

You are so right @JMac88

Wardlem

i got one mail order - very very good, havent had a chance to wear it yet though

Bond Collectors' Weekends

Bill Bokunic recommended a great store stateside for you USA folk...

The_Black_007

Wardlem wrote:

i got one mail order - very very good, havent had a chance to wear it yet though

Nice- yeah, I'll be wearing mine for the first time at a work Christmas function I'm going to in a few weeks. I've had mine tailored and it fits like a glove- perfect!

_M

Awesome just what I was looking for. Shame my size is out of stock until after Christmas.

The_Black_007

_M wrote:

Awesome just what I was looking for. Shame my size is out of stock until after Christmas.

Order it still @_M, it will be worth the wait I assure you!

AngusrRoss

I started a thread about this a while back before it was even available in store and ended up buying one as soon as it came out and it is a fantastic buy, half canvassed, working cuffs and nice fabric with grosgrain (not satin as OP mentioned) lapels. My only word of warning is was watch out for how slim the trousers are, if you have even remotely big thighs it's going to be a tight fit especially when you sit down.

GaryD_007

I ordered this tuxedo from CT after scouring the internet for ages for a SF affordable replica and thanks to Llafyks' comment on this post back in October I bought the jacket, trousers and the waistcoat:

http://www.ajb007.co.uk/topic/41698/skyfall-tuxeo-replica/page/2/

post #29

I'm delighted with it! :007) I agree that the lapels look grosgrain however, the description does state that the lapels are 'Ribbed satin' ?:)

http://www.ctshirts.co.uk/mens-suits/mens-occasion-suits/Midnight-blue-slim-fit-shawl-collar-dinner-suit?q=gbpdefault||dja05nav|||||||||||||

It does have a slight sheen to it I suppose.
The tuxedo itself is fantastic but I did decide to return the waistcoat and go for the cummerbund look instead. It's just more Bond!

The trousers certainly are a slimmer fit. I'm a 34" waist but usually go for a 36" in trousers (better for my thighs) and have them fitted for a relaxed but 'fitted' look (if that makes sense) and as such, when I took the tuxedo to have it taken in (I'm a 44" chest and needed the jacket tapered in at the sides - delighted with results) the trousers only needed an inch of off of the legs as the tabs at the side of the trousers sufficed for a good comfortable fit. It's worth mentioning also that the trousers come with brace buttons for your Albert Thurston Moiré braces -{

_M

The_Black_007 wrote:

_M wrote:

Awesome just what I was looking for. Shame my size is out of stock until after Christmas.

Order it still @_M, it will be worth the wait I assure you!

Did your local store have good stock? If so I might make a trip to Edinburgh then, as I'd prefer to try it on for sizing.

GaryD_007

_M wrote:

The_Black_007 wrote:

_M wrote:

Awesome just what I was looking for. Shame my size is out of stock until after Christmas.

Order it still @_M, it will be worth the wait I assure you!

Did your local store have good stock? If so I might make a trip to Edinburgh then, as I'd prefer to try it on for sizing.

Hi,
I'd phone ahead first, the Glasgow store in Buchanan St had said that the midnight blue tux was only available online.

_M

MI6-Doo wrote:

_M wrote:

The_Black_007 wrote:

Order it still @_M, it will be worth the wait I assure you!

Did your local store have good stock? If so I might make a trip to Edinburgh then, as I'd prefer to try it on for sizing.

Hi,
I'd phone ahead first, the Glasgow store in Buchanan St had said that the midnight blue tux was only available online.

That rules out Glasgow then. Even if they have a standard dinner jacket would be worth a trip for sizing as I've never worn any of their suits and I'm unsure of the cut. I generally have to get a larger size to fit my shoulders and get it taken in quite a bit to fit my mid section. If I tried to wear an off the peg suit that fit me in the shoulders it look like I was wearing a sack lol!

Though thanks for the heads up with Glasgow.

GaryD_007

_M wrote:

MI6-Doo wrote:

_M wrote:

Did your local store have good stock? If so I might make a trip to Edinburgh then, as I'd prefer to try it on for sizing.

Hi,
I'd phone ahead first, the Glasgow store in Buchanan St had said that the midnight blue tux was only available online.

That rules out Glasgow then. Even if they have a standard dinner jacket would be worth a trip for sizing as I've never worn any of their suits and I'm unsure of the cut. I generally have to get a larger size to fit my shoulders and get it taken in quite a bit to fit my mid section. If I tried to wear an off the peg suit that fit me in the shoulders it look like I was wearing a sack lol!

Though thanks for the heads up with Glasgow.

Your welcome.

I was in there today and they have the black slim cut version in in a 40, 42 & 44" chest (that was at 4pm today).
I got the 44" size and had the mid section taken in at a local tailors. The hassle is well worth it! I'm delighted with the midnight blue and can't wait to wear it in a few days time -{

_M

Oh for those of you new to black tie, or are a geek like me and like to know the reason why behind things. This is a fantastic site, I found years ago and extremely excellent in explaining black and white tie.

http://www.blacktieguide.com

As the model on the website for the dinner suit has a horrible set of shoes on for evening wear lol!

The_Black_007

_M wrote:

The_Black_007 wrote:

_M wrote:

Awesome just what I was looking for. Shame my size is out of stock until after Christmas.

Order it still @_M, it will be worth the wait I assure you!

Did your local store have good stock? If so I might make a trip to Edinburgh then, as I'd prefer to try it on for sizing.

2 stores in London (Jermyn Street and Regents Street) have them in stock!!

The_Black_007

MI6-Doo wrote:

I ordered this tuxedo from CT after scouring the internet for ages for a SF affordable replica and thanks to Llafyks' comment on this post back in October I bought the jacket, trousers and the waistcoat:

http://www.ajb007.co.uk/topic/41698/skyfall-tuxeo-replica/page/2/

post #29

I'm delighted with it! :007) I agree that the lapels look grosgrain however, the description does state that the lapels are 'Ribbed satin' ?:)

http://www.ctshirts.co.uk/mens-suits/mens-occasion-suits/Midnight-blue-slim-fit-shawl-collar-dinner-suit?q=gbpdefault||dja05nav|||||||||||||

It does have a slight sheen to it I suppose.
The tuxedo itself is fantastic but I did decide to return the waistcoat and go for the cummerbund look instead. It's just more Bond!

The trousers certainly are a slimmer fit. I'm a 34" waist but usually go for a 36" in trousers (better for my thighs) and have them fitted for a relaxed but 'fitted' look (if that makes sense) and as such, when I took the tuxedo to have it taken in (I'm a 44" chest and needed the jacket tapered in at the sides - delighted with results) the trousers only needed an inch of off of the legs as the tabs at the side of the trousers sufficed for a good comfortable fit. It's worth mentioning also that the trousers come with brace buttons for your Albert Thurston Moiré braces -{

That's very true about the trousers- I always wear 32" but bought 34"

AngusrRoss

Thought I would take a few quick photos just to give you guys an idea of the suit, excuse my lack of an evening shirt, it's currently in the wash. For £300 or less if you can find some codes like I managed its very nice (don't be fooled by the 'original price' of £600 this is a mere marketing ploy and it was never on at this price) with half canvas construction, working cuffs and a stunning, blood red lining (very dark red that seems to change between black and scarlet) I couldn't really capture very well.

I tried to get a good photo of the trouser fitting, it's very slim. I'm actually considering exchanging the suit for the black shawl jacket and black classic fit evening trousers to go with it (which CT tells me is the same fabric). With a 6 month return policy I have time to decide at least.

I'm about 6' 4'' and 95kg with a 40'' chest and this is a 38L with 36L trousers, I could have probably gone up a size in the jacket.

The_Black_007

AngusrRoss wrote:

Thought I would take a few quick photos just to give you guys an idea of the suit, excuse my lack of an evening shirt, it's currently in the wash. For £300 or less if you can find some codes like I managed its very nice (don't be fooled by the 'original price' of £600 this is a mere marketing ploy and it was never on at this price) with half canvas construction, working cuffs and a stunning, blood red lining (very dark red that seems to change between black and scarlet) I couldn't really capture very well.

I tried to get a good photo of the trouser fitting, it's very slim. I'm actually considering exchanging the suit for the black shawl jacket and black classic fit evening trousers to go with it (which CT tells me is the same fabric). With a 6 month return policy I have time to decide at least.

I'm about 6' 4'' and 95kg with a 40'' chest and this is a 38L with 36L trousers, I could have probably gone up a size in the jacket.

Granted - the "£600 original price" is obviously a marketing ploy but it HAS to have been sold for £600 at some point in at least 1 of their stores for at least 28 days or it's illegal to promote it as a reduction (can you tell I worked in retail management for 10 years? LoooL!)

I work in the City now so I buy/own a fair amount of suits and I would have still bought this tuxedo even if it was £600 !!

The_Black_007

The_Black_007 wrote:

AngusrRoss wrote:

Thought I would take a few quick photos just to give you guys an idea of the suit, excuse my lack of an evening shirt, it's currently in the wash. For £300 or less if you can find some codes like I managed its very nice (don't be fooled by the 'original price' of £600 this is a mere marketing ploy and it was never on at this price) with half canvas construction, working cuffs and a stunning, blood red lining (very dark red that seems to change between black and scarlet) I couldn't really capture very well.

I tried to get a good photo of the trouser fitting, it's very slim. I'm actually considering exchanging the suit for the black shawl jacket and black classic fit evening trousers to go with it (which CT tells me is the same fabric). With a 6 month return policy I have time to decide at least.

I'm about 6' 4'' and 95kg with a 40'' chest and this is a 38L with 36L trousers, I could have probably gone up a size in the jacket.

Granted - the "£600 original price" is obviously a marketing ploy but it HAS to have been sold for £600 at some point in at least 1 of their stores for at least 28 days or it's illegal to promote it as a reduction (can you tell I worked in retail management for 10 years? LoooL!)

I work in the City now so I buy/own a fair amount of suits and I would have still bought this tuxedo even if it was £600 !!

It looks good on you by the way

AngusrRoss

The_Black_007 wrote:

AngusrRoss wrote:

Thought I would take a few quick photos just to give you guys an idea of the suit, excuse my lack of an evening shirt, it's currently in the wash. For £300 or less if you can find some codes like I managed its very nice (don't be fooled by the 'original price' of £600 this is a mere marketing ploy and it was never on at this price) with half canvas construction, working cuffs and a stunning, blood red lining (very dark red that seems to change between black and scarlet) I couldn't really capture very well.

I tried to get a good photo of the trouser fitting, it's very slim. I'm actually considering exchanging the suit for the black shawl jacket and black classic fit evening trousers to go with it (which CT tells me is the same fabric). With a 6 month return policy I have time to decide at least.

I'm about 6' 4'' and 95kg with a 40'' chest and this is a 38L with 36L trousers, I could have probably gone up a size in the jacket.

Granted - the "£600 original price" is obviously a marketing ploy but it HAS to have been sold for £600 at some point in at least 1 of their stores for at least 28 days or it's illegal to promote it as a reduction (can you tell I worked in retail management for 10 years? LoooL!)

I work in the City now so I buy/own a fair amount of suits and I would have still bought this tuxedo even if it was £600 !!

Actually, you are absolutely right, I now recall going onto the Charles Tyrwhitt website to buy something and seeing it an absurdly high price (the original price) and thinking at the time that they must do that for a short period just so they can still say its a sale.

Theundeadkennedy

How do the owners find the fit of the jacket. I'm a size 42, but find that size 40 fits better in most brands you would find in American department stores. I'm wondering which way I should go on this jacket. Thanks for any insight you may provide.

GaryD_007

Theundeadkennedy wrote:

How do the owners find the fit of the jacket. I'm a size 42, but find that size 40 fits better in most brands you would find in American department stores. I'm wondering which way I should go on this jacket. Thanks for any insight you may provide.

The 44" size I bought fitted well as I'm a 43-44" chest anyway. I did wonder about the sizing too as the midnight blue tux is 'slim fit' however, I'd go with your actual chest size as I believe the British sizing may be more accurate.

I hope this helps.

Theundeadkennedy

MI6-Doo wrote:

Theundeadkennedy wrote:

How do the owners find the fit of the jacket. I'm a size 42, but find that size 40 fits better in most brands you would find in American department stores. I'm wondering which way I should go on this jacket. Thanks for any insight you may provide.

The 44" size I bought fitted well as I'm a 43-44" chest anyway. I did wonder about the sizing too as the midnight blue tux is 'slim fit' however, I'd go with your actual chest size as I believe the British sizing may be more accurate.

I hope this helps.

It definitely does. Thank you! -{

The_Black_007

Theundeadkennedy wrote:

How do the owners find the fit of the jacket. I'm a size 42, but find that size 40 fits better in most brands you would find in American department stores. I'm wondering which way I should go on this jacket. Thanks for any insight you may provide.

Well- I normally buy 42" but I initially went for a 40" as I prefer a closer fit but in the end, I felt it was a little bit too much of a close fit and exchanged it for a 42" short (I'm 5'10") and I'm happy I exchanged it!

Theundeadkennedy

The_Black_007 wrote:

Theundeadkennedy wrote:

How do the owners find the fit of the jacket. I'm a size 42, but find that size 40 fits better in most brands you would find in American department stores. I'm wondering which way I should go on this jacket. Thanks for any insight you may provide.

Well- I normally buy 42" but I initially went for a 40" as I prefer a closer fit but in the end, I felt it was a little bit too much of a close fit and exchanged it for a 42" short (I'm 5'10") and I'm happy I exchanged it!

I'm 5'10" as well, with a shortish torso, and would prefer to go with the shorter length jacket, but I have monkey arms. If you ever have the time and a handy measuring tape, I would greatly appreciate a measurement from the shoulder sean to the end of the cuff. But only if it's not an inconvenience. -{

The_Black_007

Theundeadkennedy wrote:

The_Black_007 wrote:

Theundeadkennedy wrote:

How do the owners find the fit of the jacket. I'm a size 42, but find that size 40 fits better in most brands you would find in American department stores. I'm wondering which way I should go on this jacket. Thanks for any insight you may provide.

Well- I normally buy 42" but I initially went for a 40" as I prefer a closer fit but in the end, I felt it was a little bit too much of a close fit and exchanged it for a 42" short (I'm 5'10") and I'm happy I exchanged it!

I'm 5'10" as well, with a shortish torso, and would prefer to go with the shorter length jacket, but I have monkey arms. If you ever have the time and a handy measuring tape, I would greatly appreciate a measurement from the shoulder sean to the end of the cuff. But only if it's not an inconvenience. -{

If you look on the Charles Tyrwhitt website- it has all the measurements including sleeves and length of the jacket itself. The problem you may have if you buy a particular size in short- is that you will probably find the sleeves too short but if you buy a regular, the length of the jacket itself may be too long for you. Dilemma!

Theundeadkennedy

The_Black_007 wrote:

Theundeadkennedy wrote:

The_Black_007 wrote:

Well- I normally buy 42" but I initially went for a 40" as I prefer a closer fit but in the end, I felt it was a little bit too much of a close fit and exchanged it for a 42" short (I'm 5'10") and I'm happy I exchanged it!

I'm 5'10" as well, with a shortish torso, and would prefer to go with the shorter length jacket, but I have monkey arms. If you ever have the time and a handy measuring tape, I would greatly appreciate a measurement from the shoulder sean to the end of the cuff. But only if it's not an inconvenience. -{

If you look on the Charles Tyrwhitt website- it has all the measurements including sleeves and length of the jacket itself. The problem you may have if you buy a particular size in short- is that you will probably find the sleeves too short but if you buy a regular, the length of the jacket itself may be too long for you. Dilemma!

Thanks! I looked at it before and forgot it had the sleeve lengths. I ended up going with Regular length and may exchange later if I think the Short is workable an necessary. I also opted to up my pant size as suggested by fellow members, my upper waist is 32 and went with the 34s. I'm really digging the no fuss return policy, it's making the sizing game less stressful.

I was able to use a discount code off of retailmenot that gave 12% off which was nice.

Thanks for all the help guys -{