Contrast Lining on the Tails of a Tailcoat

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Noble Savage
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Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:56 pm

There are few ways one can add variety to a tailcoat these days outside of club and uniform coats.

Note that having a white lining on the tails (only) is seen on various of court dress tailcoats and uniforms, so it isn't outside the scope of tradition.

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The London Cut: Japan Exhibition // Henry Poole & Co Evening Tails inspired by those tailored for Crown Prince Hirohito in 1921 flanked by Poole's Royal Warrant for the Japanese Imperial Household.

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Japanese Imperial Court Uniform c.1890

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Eckbert von Bohlen und Halbach, his wife Desiree von Bohlen und Halbach and a guest attend the royal wedding of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Sofia Hellqvist at The Royal Palace on June 13, 2015 in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson's (1758-1805) uniform worn at Trafalgar in 1805.

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Bullingdon Club tailcoat.

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King George Tupou V of Tonga attends the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, London, England, UK, April 29th 2011. Frock coat.

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Wedding of Maria Theresia Princess von Thurn und Taxis and Hugo Wilson at St. Joseph Church, 13.09.2014 in Tutzing, Germany. Morning coat.
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USA Uniform Coat worn at French Court, 1840. Moiré lining.
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I once saw an early-music conductor— Trevor Pinnock, perhaps— wear tails with a bright silk lining. Scarlet, or purple, maybe. Not the best choice for your only pair, but if you wear them every week...
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The Royal Wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank 2018.
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