Journal
Know your tuxedo
Written by the people who cut and sew them: the rules of black tie, and when to bend them.
Tuxedo know-how
What Is Black Tie? From White Tie to Cocktail Attire
What does Black Tie mean, and how does it differ from White Tie, Black Tie Optional, Creative Black Tie and Cocktail? How to read an invitation and dress right.
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The Origin of the Tuxedo: From Smoking Jacket to Tuxedo Park
The tuxedo began as an evening jacket in 1860s England, linked to the Prince of Wales and Henry Poole, and took its name from Tuxedo Park, New York in 1886.
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Tuxedo vs Suit: How to Tell Them Apart
A tuxedo differs from a suit in its satin-faced lapels, covered buttons, jetted pockets, braided trousers, dress shirt, black bow tie and patent shoes.
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The Black Tie Tuxedo Standard: What a Proper Tuxedo Includes
What makes a proper black tie tuxedo: colour and cloth, silk-faced shawl or peak lapels, covered buttons, jetted pockets, braided trousers, fit and a checklist.
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Tuxedo or Suit: When to Choose a Tuxedo Instead
When to wear a tuxedo instead of a suit: black tie, evening weddings, galas and the stage. How they differ, when a suit is still right, and hot-weather tuxedos.
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