Tuxedo pants have a stripe along the side in either satin, which is a shiny weave of silk, or grosgrain, which is a ribbed weave of silk. (The material of the stripe matches the material on the jacket lapels.)
This stripe is sometimes referred to as "braid," whether or not it actually incorporates a braid.
It depends on the occasion. Of course I only think there are two. One is a man's dress jacket, usually black with satin or grosgrain lapels, worn for formal or semiformal occasions. The other is a complete outfit including this jacket, trousers usually with a silken stripe down the side, a bow tie, and often a cummerbund.
Velcro is not grosgrain. Velcro is a form of fastener, grosgrain isn't
grosgrain
You can buy grosgrain ribbon at Amazon, Ebay or most craft stores.
"Tuxedo" can refer to a jacket, a suit of clothing, or the entire ensemble that constitutes the "black tie" dress code. The tuxedo is distinguished from the business suit primarily by fabric--its lapels and trousers seams are covered in satin or grosgrain. Traditionally, the tuxedo also had one button and "shawl" or "peak" lapels, versus the two or three buttons and "notch" lapel of the business suit, but tuxedos with notch lapels and multiple buttons are common today. The tuxedo is black, midnight blue, or, in warm weather, off-white with black or midnight blue trousers.When used to mean the entire ensemble, "tuxedo" also denotes shirt, shoes, cummerbund or vest, bow tie, and jewelry. The formal shirt has French cuffs and often a decorated front. The vest should be low-cut, preferably with three or four buttons. The cummerbund matches the lapel fabric. Studs and cufflinks should be tasteful. Color should be used sparingly. A pocket square is advised.A tuxedo is a a black suit that men wear to fancy occasionsA tuxedo or dinner suit or dinner jacket is a formal evening suit distinguished primarily by satin or grosgrain facings on the jacket's lapels and buttons and a similar stripe along the outseam of the trousers. The suit is typically black or midnight blue depending on choice of wear and commonly worn with a formal shirt, shoes and other accessories, most traditionally in the form prescribed by the black tie dress code.
It is pronounced growgrain.
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Tuxedo jackets have a satin lapel; tuxedo pants have a satin stripe down the outside legs. Tuxedo shirts often have a pleated front, as well as being compatible with studs and cuff links. Patent leather shoes are worn with tuxedos. Suits have a self lapel (same fabric as the body of the coat), no satin stripe down the pants, with a plain-front dress shirt and ordinary leather shoes are worn. Traditionally, a tuxedo has a curved "shawl" lapel or a pointed "peak" lapel. Today, the majority of tuxedos have "notch" lapels like those of a common suit. Tuxedos also traditionally have only one button, compared to two or three on suits; this distinction is also less common today.
One can buy Grosgrain ribbons on the popular and trustworthy online store and marketplace Amazon. Amazon is a very popular site used by millions all over the world.
That would be grosgrain. To see some images of the various kinds of grosgrain available, see Google Images via the Related Link.
The word "tuxedo" is short for "tuxedo coat". It was named after a country club in Tuxedo Park, NY, USA.
The Tuxedo originated from the resort town of Tuxedo Park, New York, in 1886.