subject: Tuxedos A Fashion Forever [print this page] Tuxedos have risen from its ashes and are in fashion again. What has helped matters is the trend being being picked up from nowhere other than Hollywood actors walking the red carpet with this popular ensemble.
A tuxedo is worn for semi formal events. They are traditionally made out of black or dark colors looking like a suit adorned with satin covered buttons, Satin lapels on pockets and satin stripes down the pant legs. These suits are worn over a bow tie made of satin over a normal tie. This dress is accessorized with pleated shirts that do not offer a front pocket. Shoes made out of patent leather adorn the dress.
Usually light ones are made of polyester and while the black ones are made of wool.
This attire is called by different names in different places. While it is called the same in North America in Britain it is used to refer to a white version of a suit jacket.
This apparel can be matched with different accessories on different occasions. A tuxedo morning wear could be worn with a lighter shirt and a tuxedo evening wear could be worn with a darker shade.
Tuxedo is a perfect statement of a style quotient and a fact that fashion is just not limited to the usual suits. A tuxedo in an informal gathering says that fashion is not limited to business wear for you.
Tuxedos have started to come in different colors which was once limited to Black. If you want to make a brash statement Go for loud colors that compliment your personality.
Whats new?
Internet is replete with Fashion websites that talk of Tuxedos and how they have been evolving over a period of time. Motifs have been introduced to this simple dress. Lapels have become more prominent. But tuxedos have never lost their charm even otherwise.
When to wear a tuxedo?
Even if you are not invited to the Oscars a tuxedo will still come handy in your wardrobe. When you are invited to a ball, to the opening of an opera ballet or symphony or a formal dance party, a formal dinner party or a reception or at a dinner party at a restaurant a tuxedo adorns you perfectly.
Since style is changing faster the best thing would be to go for would be whats doing the rounds. Double breasted, shawl collar for heavier men, three button, notched collar and single breasted peak are some of the preferences for this season.
While buying a tuxedo try and find something elegant and simple. Look for your body structure and buy accordingly. Single breasted styles flatter the body while double breasted styles look best on trimmer men.
Dont buy a clip-on bow tie unless you cannot tie it. There are some rules to be followed while wearing a particular type of tuxedo like a cummerbund should always match the material of your jacket without which the purpose of wearing a tuxedo would be lost out.
A tuxedo says that a person has done some work before reaching for the event and says a lot about his intent of leaving a mark.
