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: elegant for a ceremony
What 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. High society men used to wear it to go to the smoking room after dinner. The reason? The tuxedo protected their clothes from the smell of tobacco! Subsequently, the tuxedo became the outfit to wear at major events. And for good reason, it always makes a small impression on the one who wears it. 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 clothing to the various accessories that accompany them.
The tuxedo is synonymous with elegance, so you don't wear just any shirt to create this great classic! In order to respect a certain harmony in your outfit, the collar you choose will be important. The tuxedo shirt is a wing collar shirt with pleated bib that has some particularities since you don't accessorize it any which way. You won't be able, for example, to 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 is also recommended to choose it with French cuffs, which would allow you to opt for cufflinks that resemble you. Cufflinks can even give you a more rock, more original, offbeat or refined side depending on your choice! We also recommend letting the shirt sleeves extend a few millimeters from your jacket.
How to wear a tuxedo shirt?
One doesn'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, one doesn't neglect the composition of their outfit, the goal being to be as elegant and harmonious as possible. The wing collar tuxedo shirt with bib (a rectangular pleated piece of fabric) is always worn 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 bib shirt, 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 echo with the cufflinks. Thus, feel free to match your cufflinks with these studs!
Now let's imagine you're invited to an evening where the dress code theme suggests wearing a tuxedo (Peaky Blinders, vintage, gentleman, secret agent, etc.). We recommend a black tuxedo (because you 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 pants, we'll also choose them black or in relation to the color and patterns of your jacket. Favor a straight cut and high waist to lengthen your silhouette. To perfect your outfit, it's better not to wear a belt with tuxedo pants but a cummerbund (a horizontally pleated fabric band) that you'll place around your waist. This will create the transition between your pants and your white wing collar shirt with bib. The last two missing details of the outfit, and not the least, are the cufflinks and shoes! For cufflinks, we suggest a simple, round and black model, in relation to the shirt buttons, but nothing prevents you from playing your creative side. As for shoes, a pair of black patent leather loafers will sublimate your outfit with finesse.