Tuxedo and suit: differences and similarities

 

What exactly distinguishes a tuxedo from other suits? When it comes to cutting and processing, there are no appreciable differences - are invariably subject to the rules of good suit. So is the tuxedo of his basic concept, a three-piece suit jacket, pants and vest - about an exception to this rule will be discussed a little later. In addition, the tuxedo jacket can be single-row or double row to button, and the rest of their construction is almost identical with that of a suit jacket or sports jacket.

The details make the difference

The distinguishing features are rather small but crucial details of which combines most of the tuxedo jacket on themselves - pants and vest are relatively tame in this respect. Certainly the most striking is the lapel tuxedo jacket, which is work with a so-called mirror. Its top is so not made of the outer fabric of the jacket, but black silk. The two common variants hot Rips and satin. Rips is a kind of horizontal twill and shines less than the smooth, tightly bound satin. The latter is used more frequently now. But no matter, for which the two materials you choose - make sure that all the other silk accents, of which more will be hereinafter mentioned, made of the same material; otherwise, it acts as if you had accidentally combined the wrong vest or pants to your jacket or as understood by the manufacturer of the jacket nothing of his subject.
 
The lapel of a tuxedo is also never falling, but either rising or worked as a so-called scarf collar. Here, the traditional method of stitching falls between collar and lapel away, and the collar itself stretches without interruption until the lock button down. And while we're on the close button: The row Smoking - the best choice if you only own a tuxedo - has invariably a single button at the front. This and all other jacket buttons made of either glossy ivory nut or are covered with silk. Cheap tuxedos are unfortunately often only equipped with buttons made of plastic. Here it is worth investing in a set of high-quality buttons, against which you can replace the existing one. A good set of buttons will cost less than 20 euros, will enhance your tuxedo, however enormous.
 
The side pockets of the tuxedo jacket have no Patten, who look as sporty detail to a formal piece of clothing anything. Instead, they are reinforced with a double piping, which in turn may consist of black silk, but not necessarily. Diagonal pockets as they are possible and not uncommon in sports jackets with suits, also do not fit the tuxedo jacket. Generally speaking, the more reluctant the tuxedo jacket is designed, the better. The most important task of Tuxedo finally located in a far-reaching uniformity, which already imports almost by itself to an elegant look. For that reason it is actually not recommended to deviate from the classic monochrome tuxedo. Only the smallest color variations within the accessories are useful from time to time.

The correct tuxedo pants

First, a few notes regarding the correct tuxedo pants. This is indicated by the lightest in the so-called simple Galon, which covers the outer longitudinal seams of the trouser legs. It consists of a strip of black silk, which must match the mirror material of the jacket. The difference Frackhose is that it has a double Galon, therefore has one silk stripes left and right of the seam. Of course, the Frackhose is never worn with a tuxedo! The Galon the tuxedo pants, also hides the engagement of the side pockets, which are sunk into the seams of his trousers. The result, as seen from the side, the impression of a completely smooth, continuous trouser leg.
 
Back pockets are on the tuxedo pants actually not necessary - they too have to dress pants no function that could not meet any other case better. The legs of formal pants will never lined with envelopes, and tuxedo pants is no exception. So the leg seams shall be smooth and should, in order to preserve the outer fabric, be internally reinforced with a so-called bumper strip made of sturdy rayon.
 
The best falls your tuxedo pants if you hung from your shoulders instead of your waist - that is to suspenders. However, it should then also formal suspenders be made ​​traditionally of silk or Barathea in black or white. Alternatively, it may also be side clips on the waistband, which ensure the correct fit of the pants. Belt have lost nothing of a formal pants as that for the tuxedo, however, and should remain the prerogative of sporting pants types - Royal role models or not.

No bright colors in the tuxedo vest

The front of a tuxedo vest can be made of either the outer fabric of the rest of the suit or black silk. Other unfortunately, contrasting or even colorful substances have never even nearly as smart, funny or fresh as her carrier might imagine - you do without so best all equal it. In order not to unnecessarily complicate things or overtaxing your counterpart visually, the tuxedo vest should have no lapel. Due to the elongated lapel of the jacket it also has a deeper chest neck and often fewer buttons than an ordinary suit jacket. Are usual four to six buttons, which must match the tuxedo jacket. We hope you will already exchanged your jacket buttons against higher, you should do the same with the buttons of the vest. If your tuxedo vest has pockets, these can also be edged with silk. Usually, a tuxedo vest has fewer pockets than the one days suit.

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