Prom Tuxedo
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Index: 1. Details of a Tuxedo Outfit 2. A Perfect Prom Tuxedo Outfit Consists of: 3. Fitting Advice |
4. Fitting Advice for the Tuxedo Jacket 5. Fitting Advice for the Tuxedo Trouser 6. Shopping |
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The prom tuxedo is extremely elegant and traditional.
It is the first choice for most young men on their prom night.
In this section you will learn everything that is important for a tuxedo outfit such as, the most important details, the ideal fit, and the necessary accessories for a perfect tuxedo outfit.
Details of a Tuxedo Outfit
A tuxedo is available as single breasted and double breasted style.
The classical prom tuxedo has an shawl collar.
Tuxedo jacket:
Prom tuxedos can eighter be single- or double-breasted, and are usually dark blue or black.
If you prefer a single-breasted tuxedo, you could go for the classic style with a shawl-collar.
Double breasted tuxedos are usually with a peak lapel collar.
The peak lapel collar and the shawl collar is outside with silk fabric.
The style you choose is just a matter of taste.
If you are tall you should go for the double-breasted style, as it is more flattering for fuller figures.
White tuxedo jackets (dinner jacket) have the same cut as a normal tuxedo, but you should only wear it for outdoor events.
Tuxedo trouser:
Trousers should be black or dark blue, depending on the colour of your jacket, and there is a single silk stripe down each outside seam.
They shouldn't have a turned-up hem.
Tuxedo shirt:
You should wear a white tuxedo shirt with turned-up cuffs.
The button panel is often covered, and the breast area can be decorated with pleats.
Tie:
You should wear a black tie (usually only waiters wear a tuxedo with a white tie.)
Cummerbund:
The cummerbund is an accessory, especially for tuxedos.
You have to wear the cummerbund instead of an belt.
To keep your trouser in position the most common is to wear additional suspenders.
A black cummerbund should cover the overlap of shirt and trouser and should be worn with the pleats open upside.
Shoes:
You should wear black knee high wool or silk stockings combined with elegant patent leather shoes.
Accessory:
To give your outfit the finishing touch, you could add a white drape and cuff links.
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A Perfect Prom Tuxedo Outfit Consists of:
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- a single or double-breasted tuxedo jacket in dark blue, black or white - dark blue or black trousers, to match the colour of your jacket, with one silk stripe down each leg - white tuxedo shirt with turned up cuffs, sometimes with the button panel covered - cuff links - a black bow tie |
- a black cummerbund with pleats open upside
- elegant patent leather shoes with black knee high stockings
- a white breast pocket handkerchief
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Fitting Advice of a Tuxedo
The most important for a nice appearance in a prom tuxedo is the correct fit.
A tuxedo with a good cutting-shape should be natural, that means he should assert a mens figure and just correct real problem zones in a decent way.
A man with a small constitution should wear a single breasted tuxedo with a slender cutting shape, minor or no shoulder pads, a narrow shawl collar and a close to the leg cutted trouser.
A man with broad shoulders and an atlethic constitution should also wear a prom tuxedo without shoulder pads.
Also double breasted styles fit very good to this kind of constitution.
A men with a burly constitution should renunciate on any extension or broadening by the cutting shape of the tuxedo.
A double breasted style with a peak lapel could be a good choice because it is very flattering for this kind of constitution.
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Fitting Advice for the Tuxedo Jacket:
Collar:
The prom tuxedo collar should end at the middle of the neck without standing away from it.
Attend that there is no fabric wrinkling up underneath the collar in the back part.
Shawl collar / Lapel:
The shawl collar or lapel should lay flat and roll smooth on the opening line (neckline) above the upper button.
If the shawl collar or lapel gapes open, the jacket is too small in the back part and the chest.
Shoulders:
The shoulders should sit straight with no pulling and they should not stand off too much.
If there is any pulling or pressure on the shoulder the jacket is too small.
Body part:
A prom tuxedo jacket should have a very good fit.
If the fit of the jacket is too tight it creates horizontal lines on the back part, it pulls on the hips and opens the back vents.
When you try on the jacket you should raise and drop your arms, and see if the jacket moves back to the right fitting place without fixing the perfect position.
Make sure that the armhole is wide enough to move your arms comfortable.
( Please note that jackets with a good fitting shape are always not as comfortable as jackets with a bad fit !)
The curves on the waist of the jacket should fall smooth without making any pleats and crinkles.
Hem:
When you look at the hem from the side, it should be straight all around and fall in a nice round shape.
Attend that there is no part standing off and that the hem line has a smooth run all around.
Sleeves:
When your hands hang at your side and your arm is slightly bended the sleeves should just cover your wrist bone.
Buttons:
When you fastened your jacket you should be able to sit down comfortable.
If the jacket is too tight the fabric will make pleats in the shape of an x pattern outgoing from the upper button.
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Fitting Advice for the Tuxedo Trouser:
Waistband:
The waistband should make no gapes on your waistline and you should be able to put a finger between your body and the waistband.
There should be no pulling on the closure hook or button.
Try also to sit down and see if you feel comfortable.
Behind:
Your pants should not bag underneath your behind or be pulled up too tight.
Pockets:
Most of the different pocket styles should lie flat and be closed if you are standing.
The lining should be invisible and the shape of the pocket should run in a smooth, straight line.
Side seam:
The side seam is very important on a trousers look.
The side seam should run in a straight smooth line from the waistband to the hem.
There should be no puckering or pulling along the side seam.
The side seam should fit as good as possible to your body shape, especially in the area from your waist to your hips.
Inside seam:
The inside seam should also run in a straight, smooth line without any puckering or pulling.
Especially the area of the crossing seam between your legs should feel comfortable without any pulling or pushing when you stand or sit.
Creases:
The front crease of your trousers should hang right down the middle of your leg.
If the crease line falls outside of the middle of your leg it looks unfavourable.
Take care that the intensity of the creases stays consistent all over the length of your trouser.
Hem:
The correct length of your pant is also a very determining factor for a good appearance.
Make sure that you always wear the shoes you most commonly will wear with your trouser.
A trouser which is a little bit too long is better than a too short one.
Walk around and also check the length from the back in a mirror while standing straight.
The hem should touch your instep in front and cover half of your heel on the back.
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Shopping
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