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Description
This three-piece powder blue rental tuxedo represents a specific moment in time for men’s formalwear. The 1970s ushered in a new era for the tuxedo. While classic black tie remained popular, bolder tuxedo options appealed to younger audiences looking for a stand out—or in some cases overly coordinated —ensemble for weddings or high school proms. Printed jackets and colored shirts offered a variety of options, but the powder blue tuxedo reigned supreme.
This After Six brand tuxedo includes dinner jacket, vest, and trousers. Crafted to help withstand rental wear-and-tear, the machine washable suit is polyester. The trousers’ unfinished hem suggests this may have been a floor model, never hemmed to a renter’s specifications. While the iconic color is easily recognizable, the wide lapel and slanted pockets confirm the 1970s attribution. The suit was available for rent at Gingiss Formalwear's South Portland location.
About This Item
- Title: Powder blue rental tuxedo, South Portland, ca. 1975
- Creation Date: circa 1975
- Subject Date: circa 1975
- Location: South Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: polyester, cotton, plastic, metal
- Local Code: 1993.300.1212 a-e
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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