The anatomy of the tuxedo // The anatomy of the tuxedo

Many garments have several characteristics which are not yet distinctive features, for example, a jacket can be made of cotton, linen, wool, but it is still a jacket. In this way, a tuxedo stands alone, as there are very specific and inflexible attributes that truly make a tuxedo a tuxedo.

Fabrics

An original tuxedo is always made of black and typically worsted wool. As the rules have relaxed over the years, you'll now find tuxedos in a variety of colors.

Lapels

Perhaps the main distinguishing feature of a tuxedo is that a lapel is never made of the same fabric as the rest of the dress. They are usually made of black satin. Peak lapels are the most common, although looser shawl lapels also occur, but notched lapels are excluded.

Buttons

In casual wear, the jacket nowadays has two buttons - sometimes 3 in general, but for the tuxedo strictly one button is allowed. The button itself is unique, as it is covered in the same satin as the lapel.

Waist Covering

There aren't many things that spoil the overall effect of a tuxedo's beautiful lines more than a flashy shirt detail under the button on the jacket, so the waistcoat is vital and essential in appearance. Vests are not usually worn for tuxedos these days, but the possibility is not ruled out.

Pockets

Again in achieving those clean lines tuxedo pockets are always made without a pocket cover and the pocket patches are made of the same satin silk as that found on the lapels.

Trousers

The tuxedo trousers are also quite unique, with a stripe running on the outer leg of the trousers, which is made of the same material as the lapels. In addition, for a cleaner look at the waist, there are almost never belt loops. Also for clean lines, the edges are never cuffed.

Accessories and supplies

On the neck a black bow tie is usual which is traditionally made of the same material as the lapels. The shirt is always white with a bib front and French cuffs.

Shoe

The shoes are always black, patent leather or high-shine calfskin. According to the original standard, loafers were standard, but later oxford shoes became widespread.

Even though black tie is generally a very strict dress code, these days the rules have relaxed somewhat. As a result, variations are more and more acceptable. The classical rules, on the other hand, did not emerge by accident; as soon as you see yourself in a traditional tuxedo you'll immediately feel its uniqueness.

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Different clothes can have many characteristics, which are not yet distinguishing features, for example, a jacket can be made of cotton, linen, wool, but it remains a jacket.  In contrast, the marks of a tuxedo are extremely specific and must all be present in order to truly be a tuxedo. 

Material selection

An original tuxedo is always black in color and typically made of combed wool, called Barathea fabric. In this area, the rules have relaxed over time, so now tuxedos in different shades have appeared.

Hajtóka

Perhaps the main distinguishing feature of the tuxedo is that the lapels are never made of the same fabric as the rest of the dress, but of shiny black silk. Pointed lapels are the most common, although looser scarf collar lapels are also available, but the use of notched lapels is excluded.

Buttons

Nowadays, two buttons on the jacket in everyday clothing - 3 are common in some cases, but strictly one button is allowed in the case of a tuxedo. The button itself is also unique, as it is covered in the same satin as the lapel.

Spanish belt

There aren't many things that spoil the overall effect of a tuxedo's beautiful lines more than a flash of shirt detail under the jacket button, so a lap belt is vital to the look. Nowadays, it is not customary to wear a vest with a tuxedo, but the possibility is not excluded.

Pockets

The tuxedo's pockets contribute to the clean lines, which are always made without pocket covers, and the pocket piping is made of the same satin silk as the lapels.

Pants

The tuxedo pants are also quite unique, with a stripe running along the outer leg of the pants, which is made of the same material as the lapels. Also, for a cleaner look at the waist tabs, there are almost never belt loops on the pants. Also, for clean lines, the edges are never clamped.

Accessories and accessories

On the neck is a black bow tie made of the same material as the general, traditional lapels. The shirt is always white with front shoulder straps and French cuffs.

Loaf

The shoes are always black, patent leather or shiny calfskin. According to the original standard, loafers were to be worn, but later oxford shoes became common.

Despite the fact that strict rules are attached to the appearance of the tuxedo, these have now relaxed somewhat, and more and more variations are considered accepted. The classical rules, on the other hand, were not formed by chance; as soon as you see a gentleman wearing a traditional tuxedo, you will immediately feel its specialness.