What are the different types of tuxedo shirts?

In addition to the two front closure options, a tuxedo shirt can have three front styles: plain, pique bib and pleated bib front. A plain front is a minimalist look featuring no ornamentation at all and is commonly paired with the hidden front closure.

What is a tuxedo shirt called?

The Bib. The classic tuxedo shirt style features a bib. Most common is the pleated bib which has vertical pleats, flanking the placket. The most formal and traditional option is the pique bib – a panel of fabric that adds a layer of sophistication and elegance.

Are tuxedo shirts different?

A tuxedo shirt is quite simply a more elegant style of dress shirt that is meant to be worn with your most formal attire, such as (you guessed it), your tuxedo. Tuxedo shirts are not meant to be worn casually or with your traditional suits in an office setting.

What is a pleated tuxedo shirt?

The pleated tuxedo shirt front has pleats down the front of the shirt. The pleats are made with the actual fabric of the shirt, so they will match the rest of the shirt precisely (no matter what fabric you’ve selected for the shirt).

Do all tuxedo shirts have French cuffs?

A tuxedo shirt should be worn with cuff links, which require French cuffs. Both square and rounded varieties are acceptable. The common barrel cuff is typically too casual for a formal event.

Is it OK to wear a tuxedo shirt with a suit?

To put it simply, any formal event that requires something more than your standard suit will include a call for a tuxedo shirt. This shirt stands out from your standard shirt and is not to be worn with a standard suit. Ever. No matter how nice the suit is, you can’t wear a tuxedo shirt with it.

Should tuxedo shirts have pleats?

Q: Does my shirt need to have a pleated bib shirt or wing tip collar to wear with my tux? A: No, but pleated bibs and wing tips make for a polished, classic look.

What is the best shirt to wear with a tuxedo?

First thing’s first. If you want to get the most out of your tuxedo, always wear a white shirt. Black shirts are permissible for some formal events like proms, but they never achieve the same masculine effect of a white shirt underneath a black coat.

Can I wear a tuxedo without a cummerbund?

Generally, you wear a cummerbund along with a tuxedo to black tie events. If you choose not to wear a cummerbund, you can wear a formal waistcoat (aka a vest) instead. A waistcoat can provide a little more warmth in cooler temperatures, and sometimes it coordinates better if your jacket has peaked lapels.

Are cummerbund still in style?

While the rule has become more of a guideline, we still find the rule’s offspring in formalwear: vests and cummerbunds. If you want a more modern, effortless look, consider ditching the vest or cummerbund altogether.

Can you wear a dickie bow with a normal shirt?

Bow ties work with most types of shirts, no matter their collar. So whatever shirt you already have in your wardrobe at home, you can use it with a bow tie. The shirt can be tucked in, but will also look good untucked. Combining it with an untucked shirt is the most casual way to wear a bow tie.

What is a pique dress shirt?

It is a stiff material, usually made with cotton fiber. It is the fabric of choice for most polo shirts. The texture makes pique knit fabric breathable and durable, which are valuable qualities for sportswear like polo shirts.

Can you wear a tuxedo shirt without studs?

Except for the fly-front shirt, then, studs aren’t optional. You’re not going to want to wear a shirt with regular buttons as part of the Black Tie or White Tie dress codes. So, you will need a set of studs and, preferably, a set for each dress code.

Should fat guys wear bow ties?

Fat guys can look great with a bow tie as long as they choose one that’s big enough to match their body. When worn poorly, the bow tie may make round faces appear rounder but this is easily fixed by choosing a larger bow tie and styling with a vest or waistcoat.

Is it OK to wear a tie with a button down collar?

Here’s the short answer: yes, you can wear a tie with a button-down collar. The longer answer, as it always does, has a bit more complication. The button-down collar is a particularly American style. The oxford-cloth button-down is so beloved that in menswear circles it’s become known simply as the OCBD.