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A delco tuxedo is a system of dress popularized in Delaware county, particularly those communities east of Springfield and south of Drexel Hill (although the tuxedo is not as common in communities north of Drexel Hill, it has been seen in certain sections of Havertown, hardmore, and Drexel Hill itself). The tuxedo varies by season, and is characterized as best:
Spring/Summer Delco tuxedo featuring Notre Dame Fighting Irishman (on right calf), jean shorts or Jordan Brand basketball shorts, Timberland Boots or Jordan Brand sliders (typically Carolina blue), beater or baggy white t-shirt or Catholic grade school t-shirt (with sleeves cut off; e.g. a St. Eugene alumnus).
Fall/Winter Delco Tuxedo featuring baggy sweatpants (typically a light, never a heather, gray-also, spitter and cigs protruding from left and right pockets respectively), Bonner Rugby Sweatshirt (the green stench is always represented), and Timberland Boots (if there is no snow outside, an expensive pair of Jordan Brand sneakers can be substituted)
The delco tuxedo is NOT to be confused with delco sunday best, an entirely different (albeit similar) system of raiment. Additionally, in protestant sections of delaware county, mainly those accessible via Lancaster Avenue, the inter-ac tuxedo is the dominant system of dress.
Spring/Summer Delco tuxedo featuring Notre Dame Fighting Irishman (on right calf), jean shorts or Jordan Brand basketball shorts, Timberland Boots or Jordan Brand sliders (typically Carolina blue), beater or baggy white t-shirt or Catholic grade school t-shirt (with sleeves cut off; e.g. a St. Eugene alumnus).
Fall/Winter Delco Tuxedo featuring baggy sweatpants (typically a light, never a heather, gray-also, spitter and cigs protruding from left and right pockets respectively), Bonner Rugby Sweatshirt (the green stench is always represented), and Timberland Boots (if there is no snow outside, an expensive pair of Jordan Brand sneakers can be substituted)
The delco tuxedo is NOT to be confused with delco sunday best, an entirely different (albeit similar) system of raiment. Additionally, in protestant sections of delaware county, mainly those accessible via Lancaster Avenue, the inter-ac tuxedo is the dominant system of dress.
There is nothing better than Memorial Day Weekend in Wildwood with my brothers from Delaware County. We all get to prance around with our freshly minted irish man tattoos, and can finally trade our Timbs for some fresh Jordan slides, a pure delco tuxedo.
by boss hamilton January 24, 2011
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Auxiliary Bishop Joseph McFadden, who presided over the 9:30 AM mass at Holy Cross in Springfield noted: "Never in my life have I seen so many Brian Dawkins jerseys atop gray Dan Algeo Cardinal O'Hara Football Hoodies and loose fitting denim jeans. And while not every member of the congregation was wearing a Dawkins jersey, every adult male had Timberland Boots adorning his feet."
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph McFadden, who presided over the 9:30 AM mass at Holy Cross in Springfield noted: "Never in my life have I seen so many Brian Dawkins jerseys atop gray Dan Algeo Cardinal O'Hara Football Hoodies and loose fitting denim jeans. And while not every member of the congregation was wearing a Dawkins jersey, every adult male had Timberland Boots adorning his feet."
Algeo might wear a COHS hoodie and headset on Friday night, a Penn State Football KKK whiteout suit on Saturday afternoon, but on Sunday, he puts on his his delco sunday best and honors the Eagles with Timbs, jeans, a hoodie, beer, and of course the jersey of whatever defensive player takes the most cheap shots during the course of the game.
by boss hamilton January 24, 2011
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face: gucci sunglasses. this is a virtual given
dress: expensive, preferably black. shiny. low cut, so off as much legs as possible. inherently slutty.
footwear: heels. uncomfortable. (nota bene-during the day heels are exchanged for birkenstocks or uggs)
handbag: expensive, large, leather. screams of slut and trust fund (inside handbag typically is a credit card with access to the trust fund)
males:
hat: LA Dodgers most frequently. NEVER a Phillies hat.
face: infrequent sunglasses usage
shirt: ranges in variety. Quite often a Jordan jumpman t-shirt, even if they have never played a second of competitive basketball. Pinnies of their respective school are also frequently worn (quite often by those that have performed pullups on scaffolding in center city). Polo shirts make their appearance as well.
shorts: cargo in the summer, jeans in the winter.
(nota bene-some people who wear iac tuxedos are too large for cargo shorts (those 6'5 and over) and are subsequently relegated to gym shorts and a pinny)
socks: black nike crew socks, pulled up high
shoes: new balance, gray. (often times "jumpman" tuxedos will be accompanied by Nike Dunks created on Nikeid). For certain occasions, birkenstocks.
face: gucci sunglasses. this is a virtual given
dress: expensive, preferably black. shiny. low cut, so off as much legs as possible. inherently slutty.
footwear: heels. uncomfortable. (nota bene-during the day heels are exchanged for birkenstocks or uggs)
handbag: expensive, large, leather. screams of slut and trust fund (inside handbag typically is a credit card with access to the trust fund)
males:
hat: LA Dodgers most frequently. NEVER a Phillies hat.
face: infrequent sunglasses usage
shirt: ranges in variety. Quite often a Jordan jumpman t-shirt, even if they have never played a second of competitive basketball. Pinnies of their respective school are also frequently worn (quite often by those that have performed pullups on scaffolding in center city). Polo shirts make their appearance as well.
shorts: cargo in the summer, jeans in the winter.
(nota bene-some people who wear iac tuxedos are too large for cargo shorts (those 6'5 and over) and are subsequently relegated to gym shorts and a pinny)
socks: black nike crew socks, pulled up high
shoes: new balance, gray. (often times "jumpman" tuxedos will be accompanied by Nike Dunks created on Nikeid). For certain occasions, birkenstocks.
1. yo, check out that broad in the inter-ac tuxedo. she just went into the cosi.
2. oh my god, that kid in the inter-ac tuxedo over there was first team all league at The Haverford School! There are only 5 teams in the league, so its a real prestigious selection. He is definitely not from Delaware County
2. oh my god, that kid in the inter-ac tuxedo over there was first team all league at The Haverford School! There are only 5 teams in the league, so its a real prestigious selection. He is definitely not from Delaware County
by boss hamilton December 20, 2010
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