Let’s face it, to most men, a tuxedo is something they do not even think about, when it comes to fashion. It is true that for most men it’s not everyday they wear a tux, but it’s important to know when you can wear it, where, and how. Did you know that there are also less formal tuxedos, that come in colors like green and fabrics like velvet that are less formal and can be worn at parties, holidays, etc.?
Elegant clothes need to and will make a come back, and the tuxedo is one of the peaks of elegance in men’s fashion. So this is why it is important to know the abc of tuxedos and maybe even buy one (or know what to look for when renting one).
The tuxedo is a mandatory thing to wear at a highly formal event, or when the invitation requires to. When an invitation sais “Formal, Black Tie, Black Tie Invited or Black Tie Optional ” it means it’s a must, not an option. You can wear it when you go to the opera, symphony or ballet.
What do you need to know when buying a tuxedo? Just like suits, double-breasted styles look best on trimmer men, while single button styles are the most flattering. Also, tuxedos need to be worn with bow ties. We recently wrote an article on everything you need to know about bow ties. It is preferable that you wear a bow tie that you tie yourself, but a pre-tied one is also good. You can also wear a tie, if you go to a more young event or a less formal one.
When it comes to accessorizing a tuxedo, you can should cuff links and a watch, but the tuxedo is all about simplicity, so you don’t want to overdress. Also, your shoes need to be extremely polished and match the rest of your outfit. Brown shoes for example, are a big no-no! Patent leather shoes are expected to be worn with a tuxedo, but you’re not going to get thrown out if you are not wearing this type of shoes! Shiny, black shoes are the best choice you can make! Also, the socks can not diverge from the rest of the look, a tuxedo only goes with black socks. Remember that white socks are to be worn with sports equipment only!
In the end, we need to conclude by saying that you don’t need to wear a tux when you want to feel elegant, but when the occasion requires it! If you want to feel elegant and stand out, you can get some inspiration from these looks:
Our picks: 8 Looks and why we like them
Dress to impress: a selection of jackets
Looks we love
Lions in winter by M. Bastian
Additional tip
If you go to the United Kingdom, they call it a dinner suit or dinner jacket.
Fraquoh and Franchomme
P.S. Do you like wearing tuxedos? What problems did you have when it came to wearing one?
18 replies on “Tuxedo a b c (B)”
Very nice post, loved*
Love,
Vanessa Ribeiro
Thank you so much! Best wishes,
Fraquoh and Franchomme
Tuxedo’s definitely need to be worn more by men – they are so stylish!
Agree! 🙂 Encourage people to wear them!
A good tux on a man is like lingerie on a woman! A must!
Such a great post, my fiance was so pleased reading this! 😀 great job 🙂
http://zerxzastyle.blogspot.com
Hy! Thanks, it`s great that your read it together!
Great post! I always love when a guy wears a nice watch with a tux 🙂
<3 CC
thattallgirl2.blogspot.com
I wish that men would dress up more often. All men look great in tuxedos and suits. It’s a game changer. There are some bars I go to ONLY because they require the guys to dress up. 🙂 Great post!
xo
Tiffy
http://www.CuteLA.com
Thank you! We are also advocates for men dressing elegantly more often, so it`s great that you spread the word!
Very informative, and reminds me why I love menswear and when men dress sharply and elegantly! (Also makes me want a womenswear version of a tux! 😉 )
That`s going to be hard!
such helpful information….not something i think about often, but it would be helpful for my husband.
xo
n
Thanks, we hope he`ll enjoy a tux!
I agree a nice tuxedo makes the man. It doesn’t even have to be expensive to be worn well…
xx
stylehuntingclub.com
Or you can always rent one, as long as you know what you`re looking for!
I have no problems wearing a tuxedo. In fact, I own a number of them (at least three in black, a midnight blue one as well as a brown one that After Six (the old one) made on a whim for a season. I also own a white DinnerJacket as well as a tail suit, numerous bow ties (my preferred tie) and cummerbunds. I have had no problems with anything purchased after 1990, since the tuxedos I bought have always been professionally altered to fit my body perfectly, the suit has been made of good fabric (in fact, my newest tuxedo is a Super 120 and so smooth it’s like butter), and my accessories fit properly too. I absolutely love tying up my bow ties, folding a starched French Cuff and placing shirt studs in the front of my tuxedo shirts, and making sure that when the cummerbund is buckled in place everything is real snug. The same with my vests when I wear them. Frankly, I think the problem with men dressing up is they just don’t like paying attention to the details that will make or break their appearance in the end. Still, if they don’t have to wear anything better than jeans and ball caps, they think they are dressed to kill. Kill what? a football play? Somewhere the idea of dressing up for a nice evening on the town disappeared. It needs to come back and as far as I am concerned, young men should be required to adopt a tuxedo and wear it regularly, even to school (high school) functions. Then it will become second nature to dress properly and well for everywhere you go.
Hello WIlliam,
It’s great that you like and feel comfortable wearing tuxedos. Your idea that guys should start wearing formal clothing at functions from when they are younger is definitely worth looking into.
Best,