Fashion
10 Ways Of When And How To Wear A Tuxedo.
A tuxedo is the height of formal wear dressing for a man. Most young men in Botswana have the misconception that a tuxedo is outdated and only for older people. That fortunately is not the case, in fashion books. Knowing when to wear one and how to wear it can be a little trickier. Here’s some help:
When to Wear a Tuxedo
- When the invitation states Formal, Black Tie, Black Tie Invited or Black Tie Optional it is time for you to look in to your closet and take out your tuxedo.
- To the opening of the opera, ballet or symphony. It goes without saying that you cannot come in your jeans and sneakers.
- Ball or formal dance. Even a high school dance occasion, or prom, gentleman rock up in style with tuxedos.
- Formal dinner party or reception. A formal work event, award ceremony, wedding reception at a classy venue, all require for man to wear a tuxedo.
- Dinner at a formal restaurant (some folks think you should be dressed at least as well as your waiter)
How to Wear A Tuxedo
- Do not match your tuxedo with the attire of your date. It does not matter what your date says, the purpose of your tuxedo is not to match or compliment her dress. You are meant to look stunning in your own right.
- A pleated front shirt is not necessary. Although they are more formal and traditional, often times a man looks best in a button up shirt with a classic spread collar shirt and French cuffs
- Only wear a self tied bow tie. Long neck ties and pre-tied bow ties are perhaps the highest offense to black tie. In some circles they could be considered grounds for being shot on sight.
- A tuxedo jacket/dinner jacket shall never have notch lapels. They are not formal enough for a proper tuxedo. Peak lapels and shawl collars are the only acceptable options, whether single or double breasted.
- If you are wearing a single breasted jacket a cummerbund, waistcoat or vest shall be worn. The primary concern is to conceal the bit of white shirting fabric between your jacket button and waistband.
