What is a tuxedo
A tuxedo is an evening men's outfit that visually differs from a classic suit with satin lapels on a jacket and stripes on trousers. According to the rules, he is worn with a bow tie, so only a white shirt with a stand-up collar is put on under it, the edges of which are bent outward.
Reference : the homeland of the tuxedo is Britain, where it became an indispensable detail in the wardrobe of gentlemen.
Tuxedos were used as replacements for smoking cigars . It is much more convenient to brush off ashes from satin cuffs than from any other fabric, and to shake off ashes from a cigar was considered the height of indecency.
Tuxedo Wearing Rules
- This is an exclusively evening outfit that needs to be worn in a theater or at a special event.
- In the daytime is not worn .
- The belt is not used, the trousers are held with the help of a cumberbird or suspenders.
- A butterfly needs to be tied up on its own, and not bought tied.
- Depending on the type of lapels, a vest or sash is put on under it .
- Shirt cuffs are fixed with cufflinks.
- The folds of the belt should face up.
- Pants should be without lapels from a similar fabric with a top.
- The shirt should be white with single cuffs.
- Shoes and socks are black.
For sewing tuxedos, thin woolen fabrics are used, a thin jacquard with a textured pattern is allowed. Lapels and gates are made of satin or velvet.
What is a suit?
A classic men's suit includes two parts - a jacket and trousers made of the same fabric .
There is a three-piece suit, supplemented by a vest. This is a universal wardrobe item, it can be worn with a shirt and tie.
Each of the parts of a two-piece suit can be worn independently of the second.
Kinds
These categories of products are distinguished.
- Informal or casual - elegant outfits for the sewing of which various fabrics can be used (even cotton and linen). There are also no restrictions on the color scheme.
- Business - elegant suits in a classic design. They can be single-breasted, double-breasted, with or without shoulder pads, with two cuts in the back and straight trousers.
The fabric for sewing a quality product is natural wool, cashmere, possibly with the addition of linen or silk a. Merino wool is highly valued; it can serve for more than a dozen years.
Important! Synthetic materials look cheap and do not meet quality requirements.
Signs of a good suit
- The length of the trousers is adjusted to the shoes - assembly on them is unacceptable .
- The shirt cuffs peep 1-1.5 cm;
- Lining in natural silk or viscose, but not in polyester.
- The sides and hinges are hand-crafted .
- Work cuffs with quality hinges.
- Combined fabric ornament along central and side seams .
The main thing in the suit is for him to “sit, ” so many men sew them to order or buy from the same manufacturer. Often, ready-made sets are customized to fit the tailor or atelier.
What is the difference between a tuxedo and a suit
The main differences between a tuxedo and a suit are given in the comparative table.
| Detail | The tuxedo | Costume |
| Chest cut | round | triangular |
| Lapels and collar | silk lapels, velvet collar | from the same fabric as the whole product |
| Shirt collar | rack | turndown |
| Shirt color | only white | any |
| Accessory | butterfly, suspenders or belt | tie or without nothing |
| Support for trousers | sash or suspenders | color belt with shoes |
| Vest | in color with a shirt or bowtie | in tone with a jacket |
| Footwear | black matte leather (except patent) | any shoes |
| Socks | black tall | any |
| Chest pocket | fake, there is a buttonhole | yes, they put a pasha in it |
The advantage of a tuxedo is that a man can look elegant and prestigious in him at the same time . In addition, the outfit can be supplemented with cufflinks and a sash.
The suit is more versatile and appropriate in any situation .
