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Tuxedos
Tuxedos are formal evening suits for men. Tuxedos are most traditionally black, but can be found in a variety of colors.
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What is the difference of a tuxedo and a suit?
a suit is just well um i cant tell you what a suit is but i know what a tuxedo is
a tuxedo is the same as a suit except a tuxedo has black stripes going down the sides of both legs
a suit does not have stripes
Can you wear a tuxedo shirt by itself?
I recommend pants too, I have seen them worn just tees or with a suit jacket though
When do you wear a tuxedo and when do you wear a dinner jacket?
A tuxedo IS the jacket. If you wear tails, wear a vest underneath, a real tie or cravat ,and cufflinks with French-cuffed shirts.
Why do guys wear tuxedos for their weddings?
Many do and many do not. It depends on how formal the wedding is, what the bride (and groom? want and what they want to spend on the wedding.
The term tuxedo comes from tuxedo park, ny, where a dinner coat without tails was popularized in 1896.
Well, you can wear a tuxedo anywhere you want, just as long as it doesn't violate the dress code in a particular area. ( If there is one ) However, they are usually worn to more formal events, such as a wedding.
Can you wear a tuxedo without a cummerbund or vest?
I live in China. My position requires me to attend many formal dinners and banquets (3-5/month). I have 6 tuxedos in style and colors, 12 different shirts and colors. I have vest and I have 2 double breasted vest with a silk collar pockets (looks like a coat without sleeves, the chicks love it) and pants to match. I wear this sometimes with blue jeans, less formal to clubs. I mix and match and find I like to wear without a vest or Cumber-bun most of the time (have many colors for each tux). I never have any comments other than positive. I don't think people really notice as today's styles are a little less strict. So be cool, do you're own thing unless there is a set dress code for the tux.
Black tie (Tuxedo) dates from 1860, when Henry Poole & Co., created a short smoking jacket for the then Prince of Wales to wear to informal dinner parties as an alternative to white tie, the standard formal dress.
Why does a 500 tuxedo rent for 90 a day while a 20000 car rents for only 40?
A tux is made of material that can get ripped, stained, and worn. It can also require alterations and off sizes are more difficult to rent. They are going to spend much time in the store on the rack. And tux styles change regularly, limiting the time they are usable. The tux can only be rented a very limited number of times before it has to be replaced. It has little or no resale value. A car can be rented many times over a number of years and has a residual value at which it can be sold afterwards. If you rented it every day for two years, it would bring in $29,200 dollars, and then could be sold for $8,000 to $10,000 and show a profit of almost $20,000.
Is it appropriate to wear miniature military medals on civilian black tie attire tuxedo?
Military medals and insignia that you have earned are entirely appropriate for a black or white tie event when wearing a tuxedo or a dinner jacket. Wear them the same way you would for the corresponding military uniform - that is "mess dress" or "dinner dress." This generally means miniature medals and devices over the lapel of the jacket. Ribbons for which there is no medal, and and large medals should only be worn with the military uniforms.
Where can you rent a slim fitting tuxedo?
There are a number of places that offer tuxedo rental. Some examples include:
- Lapel.com
- Men's Warehouse
- Jos A. Banks
- Savvi Formalware
Most places will offer a group discount, (i.e. if you were renting for a wedding party).
Additionally, you can save some money by taking advantage of seasonal sales, such as prom, and around the holiday season.
At first, it may seem cheaper to buy instead of rent, but if you rent, they will arrange for all of the alterations at no additional cost.
Another Answer:
just buy one...
slim fit tuxes, or modern tuxes are generally more expensive. Calvin Klein and Hugo boss make really nice ones...
here's what i did...
I've rented 3 tuxes in the past 2 years for a total of $350...i was tired of paying that for a polyester tux that didn't fit that well.
i went to Men's Warehouse and bought their least expensive wool tuxedo jacket...then i bought a pair of flat front wool tuxedo pants. I took the two to the tailor and had it fit and altered exactly the way i wanted it...with a more slim and modern look.
total after alterations $250. i decided to buy nice shoes that were 50% off for $80, but you can get less expensive tux shoes for $30.
grand total $330...
Ill have this tux for at least the next ten years...which if i continue with needing at least 2 tuxes every year that would be over $2000 for the 10 years.
if i had bought a Calvin or Hugo it would have been well over $500 for everything. Now i have a sweet tux that looks just like the modern slim fit designer brands...for a fraction of the price.
The tuxedo was invented by Pierre Lorillard IV of New York City according to one school of thought. However, some historians believe that the tuxedo was invented by King Edward VII.
"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 occasions
A 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.
What town was the tuxedo first worn in?
The tuxedo was invented by Pierre Lorillard IV of New York City so it was first used in New York City.
Is it appropriate to wear a tuxedo with a conventional tie?
No. All fashion experts agree that the black self-tied bow tie is the only handsome and tasteful option for evening neckwear. While ill-informed celebrities have taken to wearing black four-in-hand ties (and worse) with their tuxedos, this page clearly proves the superiority of the bow tie: http://www.blacktieguide.com/Supplemental/Hollywood.htm Finally, James Bond has never worn a long tie with a tuxedo, and never will.
Midnight-blue dress can match with what color tuxedo?
Midnight blue is the classic alternative to black for tuxedos--under low artificial light, it appears black.
What the most expensive tuxedo in the world?
There's always going to be a more expensive model.
Tailor-made clothes can be quite expensive. If one had a "bespoke" tuxedo made--that is to say, made from whole cloth to one's specifications--at Savile Row in London, it would cost several thousand dollars. A Brioni tuxedo would be similarly expensive.
What does an 18th century tuxedo look like?
The tuxedo is a 19th century men's wear term. See the related link for more information about the term and the history of the tuxedo.
