Navy Shawl Collar Tuxedo with Black Trousers

About this tuxedo

The jacket is a dark navy, the cloth smooth and matte with no reflection. The black satin shawl lapel curves around the neck and falls straight to a single button, with no points and no notch, only one soft unbroken line. The hip pockets are jetted in black and the welt chest pocket holds a small white silk square. The hem is rounded and the cut is close, so the figure looks neat. Below are dark black trousers in a separate colour, with a tapered leg, a cuffed hem and black velvet loafers.

Pairing a navy jacket with black trousers is a modern approach, suited to evening events in a younger setting: a fashion gala, a New Year's party, or a wedding held on a rooftop. Keep a white shirt and a large black bow tie for the upper half, then swap lace-up shoes for velvet loafers as in the photo to soften the whole look. A white silk pocket square folded square is the final detail, and nothing more is needed.

A two-tone combination only works when the two shades are different enough without clashing, so Mon Amie always places the navy cloth next to the black cloth under the lights for you to look and choose yourself. Once the cloth is settled, our tailor takes your measurements, drafts the pattern, sews the baste and invites you for a fitting. The cuffed trouser hem is also set to your height and the shape of your shoes before being sewn permanently.