TUXEDOby Mon Amie
Gentleman in a grey tuxedo with black satin lapels holding a glass before light curtains

Journal

Why a tuxedo

160 guides written by the people who cut and sew tuxedos: the rules of black tie, and when to bend them.

Why a tuxedo

Fit Matters More Than the Label: Why Cut Decides Everything

People read the silhouette before the label. An expensive suit that is loose still looks poor; here is what measuring fixes at shoulder, sleeve and hem.

Why a tuxedo

A Tuxedo as an Heirloom: Passing It Down to Your Son

Made-to-measure clothing can be altered for the next wearer, good cloth lasts, and a wedding suit carries a story. How to care for a tuxedo you may hand down.

Why a tuxedo

How a Tuxedo Takes the Guesswork Out of Dressing

Black tie is a ready-made formula: fewer choices, fewer mistakes, and only the fit to get right. Why a tuxedo answers the question of what to wear to a party.

Why a tuxedo

Why Business Owners Should Keep a Tuxedo in the Wardrobe

Galas, award evenings, dinners with overseas partners and press photos: why a leader should own one correct, well-fitting tuxedo, ready at short notice.

Why a tuxedo

When a Tuxedo Becomes a Sensible Investment

Engagement, promotion, a busy party calendar and a stable build: when a made-to-measure tuxedo is worth owning, and the signs that you should keep hiring.

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Why the Tuxedo Never Goes Out of Style

The tuxedo's structure has barely changed in over a century. Why that is, which classic details keep a suit lasting, and which trends to avoid.

Why a tuxedo

Wearing Black Tie as a Courtesy to Your Host

A dress code is an invitation with a condition. Dressing correctly in black tie shows respect without upstaging your host, and what to do without a tuxedo.

Why a tuxedo

Cost per Wear: Is a Made-to-Measure Tuxedo Worth It

Divide the price of a tuxedo by the times you will really wear it, then set it beside repeated hire. A simple way to judge if bespoke is worth it for you.

Why a tuxedo

Why Tuxedos Always Photograph Well, and How to Pose

Strong black-and-white contrast, structured shoulders and satin lapels make the tuxedo photograph cleanly and age slowly. Plus tips for standing at ease.

Why a tuxedo

The Tuxedo and Confidence: How What You Wear Shapes How You Feel

A well-fitted tuxedo helps you stand straighter, worry less about your clothes and give your full attention to the person in front of you. A tailor's view.

Why a tuxedo

Why Every Man Should Own a Tuxedo

Owning a tuxedo means you are ready for any black tie invitation, wear a better fit than a hire suit, use it for years, and invest in the image you present.

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