faking a tux?

[Dave Speranza]

Got a call today for a big band gig...they want me to wear a tux. Can I just buy a tuxedo shirt and bowtie and wear it with my black suit? is that close enough or will I look funny? Thanks

any other suggestion would be nice, I dont have the money or enough gigs to justify buying a tux and its not worth renting one.

[Marc Piane]

well...


While I wouldn't do it personally (I own one), I have seen guys do it. It looks a bit funny up close but the audiience can't tell. Especially when you have a bass in front of you.

[Ben Rose]

That will be probably fine as long as your shoes and suit aren't too ragged. I've done it on several occasions. Your bass will cover a good part of visible area anyway. Of course, the bandleader could make a fuss, but I doubt it. Most big band leaders have more to worry about than if the bass players wearing a black suit with bowtie instead of a tux.

[scienceteacher]

this is probably too late, but I got a really inexpensive but 1st quality tux for less than $70 from the Tuxxman in Miami. He ships to anywhere in the US.

[FredH]

You should definitely get one of those tuxedo t-shirts and black jeans. Nothing says "call back" like to proper gear!!

[Don Higdon]

Originally Posted by Dave Speranza

Got a call today for a big band gig...they want me to wear a tux. Can I just buy a tuxedo shirt and bowtie and wear it with my black suit?

I did it for years. When the gig starts, absolutely no one cares.

[Freddels]

Originally Posted by Dave Speranza

Got a call today for a big band gig...they want me to wear a tux. Can I just buy a tuxedo shirt and bowtie and wear it with my black suit? is that close enough or will I look funny? Thanks

any other suggestion would be nice, I dont have the money or enough gigs to justify buying a tux and its not worth renting one.

You could always just get the tux tattoo and be done with it.

[mje]

Rental shops sell off old tuxes cheaply- mainly to musicians, I suspect.