Sorry Brother, but the white waiters' coat doesn't do it for me. It is the same problem I have with the Uniformal warehouse jackets used as well. They just don't have the tailoring and they don't hold the shape that I think is especially important for a formal affair.

I much prefer the conversions I have seen members make from tailcoats. For a white jacket I would suggest a white mess jacket. You can get decently priced ones at any uniform store that sells to the cruise trade and since you are in FL that should be fairly easy. Other than possibly changing buttons there is no tailoring needed as it is a short, fitted jacket already.