Tuxedo Shirts

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

If you look around you can usually find sets of studs at your local antique mall-- expect to pay $10-$35 for a nice set of 1930's black studs, often with matching cuff links. Swank was the biggest manufacturer, and theirs are exceptionally well made. Gold studs are another matter-- I have a nicely engraved pair worn by my grandfather on his wedding day in 1910-- I usually wear the "gold" studs I bought at Marlow White, or a set of "Hester's" studs (Hester was the Mother of Pearl in "The Scarlet Letter"), with white tie.

Again, simple gold cuff links from the 20's and 30's can be found at you local antique mall. Look for the words "Gold Filled" and expect to pay about $20 for a nice pair. My cuff links don't match. One is from West Point, the other from Annapolis, mementos of friends who gave that last full measure of devotion.