Traditionally, the tie and cummerbund do not have to match exactly, but they should complement each other. Many people choose to coordinate colors or patterns to create a cohesive look. Ultimately, personal style and the formality of the event can dictate whether a match is necessary. It's best to consider the overall outfit and occasion when making your choice.
No. Bow tie for dinner, cravat for weddings or other formal functions.
You should always wear a cummerbund when dressed in formal attire, for a black tie event. When you wear a single breasted jacket, cover the waist with a cummerbund or vest.
Absolutely, matching your cummerbund to your tie is always important and you can't go wrong with black on black. But if you feel the neck tie is a little too long and obstructs the cumberbund you could always throw on as black bow tie, which is also a good look.
a cummerbund is worn below your waist. It should hide the top of your trousers.
nobody should wear a cummerbund, unless you're from the 80s.
A cummerbund is a broad waist sash, often worn as an article of formal dress, such as a tuxedo or dinner jacket.
Match nul
It was a tie.
No
A Draw
Dark red
The cummerbund is worn around the waist, covering the waistband of the tuxedo pants and the bottom of the shirt. The pleats should face upwards.