Tuxedo shirt
The tuxedo shirt is the guarantee to fit into the decor of ceremonies or very special occasions without going unnoticed. With or with no jacket, you will be sure to make a great impression!
Tuxedo shirt with bib front: elegant for a ceremony
Which shirt to wear with a tuxedo?
Let's go back a few decades: the tuxedo as we know it was created in England in the 1850s. Men of high society used to wear it when going to the smoking room after dinner. The reason? The tuxedo protected their clothes from the smell of tobacco! Subsequently, the tuxedo became the attire to wear at major events. And for good reason, it always makes an impression on the wearer. The tuxedo has become a truly sophisticated outfit in its own right. It generally consists of several elements where every detail has its place, from the choice of clothes to the various accessories that accompany them.
The tuxedo is synonymous with elegance, so you don't wear just any shirt to compose this great classic! To maintain a certain harmony in your outfit, the collar you choose will be important. The tuxedo shirt is a wing collar shirt with a pleated bib that has some particularities as it's not accessorized in just any way. For example, you can't wear a tie with it but only a bow tie or an ascot. Opt for a bow tie if you don't want to hide the pleated bib of the shirt, which could be the case with an ascot. It's also advised to choose it with French cuffs, which would allow you to opt for cufflinks that reflect your personality. The cufflinks can even give you a more rock, more original, offbeat, or refined side depending on your choice! We also advise you to let the shirt sleeves protrude a few millimeters from your jacket.
How to wear a tuxedo shirt?
We don't choose to wear a tuxedo every day and we don't often have the opportunity, so the occasion must be right. When it arises, we don't neglect the composition of our outfit, the goal being to be as elegant and harmonious as possible. The wing collar tuxedo shirt with a bib front (a rectangular pleated panel) is always worn in white. Its wing collar is a straight collar with points folded forward: it will highlight the bow tie or ascot you have chosen. Generally, on the wing collar shirt with a bib front, the top 4 buttons (except the last one) are composed of studs, small removable silver and black buttons. The objective is to create a color/shape/material connection with the cufflinks. Thus, feel free to match your cufflinks with these studs!
Now imagine you're invited to a party where the dress code theme suggests wearing a tuxedo (Peaky Blinders, vintage, gentleman, secret agent, etc.). We recommend a black tuxedo (because you can never go wrong choosing this timeless and elegant color). For variety, a gray tuxedo or one with houndstooth patterns is an excellent alternative! As for the trousers, choose them in black or matching the color and patterns of your jacket. Opt for a straight cut and high waist to elongate your silhouette. To perfect your outfit, it's better not to wear a belt with tuxedo trousers but a cummerbund (a horizontally pleated band of fabric) that you'll place around your waist. This will create a transition between your trousers and your white wing collar shirt with a bib front. The last two missing details of the outfit, and not the least, are the cufflinks and the shoes! For cufflinks, we suggest a simple, round, and black model, matching the shirt buttons, but nothing prevents you from letting your creative side shine. As for the shoes, a pair of black patent leather loafers will subtly enhance your outfit.