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@Nathan_Wright2 жыл бұрын
I bought a vintage tuxedo that was made in the 1940s. It was in pristine condition only worn once before. It’s double breasted with a 4x1 buttoning stance. The lapels are in that wide 1940s style in grosgrain silk. The pants have suspender buttons. Only needed minor alterations, and I wear it with a wing collar Marcella bib shirt with gold monkey fist knot studs/cufflinks, patent leather opera pumps and a black Homburg hat when outside. Truly a vintage look you don’t see anymore at most modern black tie affairs.
@clintony30002 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Though I may never need a tuxedo, I'm always enamoured by sartorial rules and guidelines. (And now I can be more snobbish when watching celebrity black tie events!)
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Haha. Cheers!
@viktorbanan5949 Жыл бұрын
@@hespokestyle Can you please make a video about White tie dress code and i love all your videos
@glo_me6662 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. We were already missing He Spoke Style. 😌👌 A video about dinner jackets (how to style them, the do’s and don’t, when to use them, outfit samples, etc) would be awesome.
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, Gerberth!
@briang5302 жыл бұрын
Great primer! I'll mention that for a Slimer guy I always break the lapel width rule and go wider than perhaps advisable on any DB suit or my DB tux. This can work quite well if done with massive amounts of attention to all the other details, but probably isn't recommendable. I'm also a fan of even deleting the side adjusters and going well-tailored with suspenders.
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Suspenders are awesome for sure!
@justinconcepcion37012 жыл бұрын
i've been looking at suit/tuxedo tips and tricks for the past 3 days. This came in just in time.
@siegfriedo10 ай бұрын
Informative video! However, some important points were missing imo: 1) Fabric - worsted wool, either solid black or midnight blue 2) Deep cut evening waistcoat, or alternatively cummerbund - a must with single button tuxedo; not needed with double breasted variant. 3) Tuxedo shirt - white cotton, classic turn down soft collar, front bib with either pleated or pique / marcella, shirt studs, soft french cuffs 4) Bow tie made of the same material as lapel facing 5) Shoes - black patent leather oxfords, or patent opera pumps with a bow, or alternatively plain black leather oxfords without any ornaments, broguing, captoes etc. (must be highly polished) 6) Evening shoelaces 7) Evening silk socks
@georgelush19982 жыл бұрын
Excellent informative video. I watched numerous black tie style videos before having my tuxedo made. This one lays it out beautifully. I followed all these rules. Kept it simple and classic. And I must say my tuxedo looks smashing. Another video I watched put it succinctly. When assembling a black tie outfit, do not “get creative.”
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
There you go! Happy to help.
@Carl_NoWinslow2 жыл бұрын
Good video. A little surprised you didn't mention a waist covering. That's one thing I see guys omit a lot with their "tuxedos"
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
That's covered in a different video.
@dbezer132 жыл бұрын
I love learning these things, thank you Brian!
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
You got it!
@pioner7472 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this is going to help me for my upcoming wedding.
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that!
@Javi_C2 жыл бұрын
As always, always appreciate your immense knowledge of all menswear.
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
And, as always, appreciate the comment!
@danielduggan54052 жыл бұрын
Always good to have a video from you, Brian. This is a good one, as usual. Thanks again.
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, as always, Daniel!
@marcinpogoda4332 жыл бұрын
That feeling when I've ordered a tax 3 weeks ago for my daughter wedding and I'm fully in line with your advice's.
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@tidalgardens2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all this black tie content. I've been loading up on items from le noeud papillon, and can't wait to commission a tuxedo in 90% mohair Dormeuil tonik!
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. Would be honored if you'd consider ordering that tux from us!
@6kevsd92 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to your next video on other tuxedo details. Hope you can also cover acceptable jacket color options.
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kev!
@Jebro4392 жыл бұрын
This is great information to know. We're in Prom and wedding season
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Cheers.
@jonhatanrobledo38895 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@anthonygarcia492 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. I'm looking forward to part two of this video
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Thank you.
@christianvulpescu13988 ай бұрын
Very good tutorial. I would be coutious with vents in the back.
@user-yn5oh4zn5k6 ай бұрын
Hello! Would you please do a video on "Guide to Waistcoats"? Your Tuxedo series is incredibly helpful, and you mention waist coverings (the fabric type and that the pleats should face up) but you don't really go into the other types of 3-piece suits. A video diving into vest/waistcoats would be really so helpful. I'm getting married this fall and need this info! Thank you :-)
@ronm65852 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian.
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@JBirdBobbyJ2 жыл бұрын
Dropped in to say you sounded great in Symbol of Strength performance!
@javiersuarez72062 жыл бұрын
would love a video about tuxedo footwear
@musejames932 жыл бұрын
Patent leather shoes, nothing else.
@argentosebastian Жыл бұрын
I wonder from where all the rules about tuxedos are coming from.
@SalimSalim-lk5jqАй бұрын
History of the wearer
@0begoo0man028 күн бұрын
Pretentious pricks with office jobs that add nothing to humanity
@InfinityMusicPiano8 күн бұрын
It helps me alot , thanks❤
@martinjoseph12873 ай бұрын
Exactly what i wanted to know! Nice edit, u got a new follower 🤝🏾
@simoncrawley74302 жыл бұрын
This, dear people is a good vid. Sensible and on the money...
@sonyfrancois55582 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Thx👍
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@vinnieaguirre3772 жыл бұрын
Brian, any suggestions for keeping the shirt tucked in nicely? Not only for a tuxedo, but when wearing suit pants that have side adjusters as well. Thank you! Love the channel!
@dlk7777i2 жыл бұрын
Get shirt stays. They are a life changer.
@vinnieaguirre3772 жыл бұрын
@@dlk7777i sorry, I should’ve stated other than shirt stays. I have a pair of those, but I’ve only worn them once or twice. I was just wondering if there was anything else; Brian always enlightens me on stuff I’ve never thought of. Haha
@6kevsd92 жыл бұрын
One advise also given other than shirt stays is to have a good fitting shirt, tailored preferably. Shirt stays bother me though especially when you have to take a quick dump lol.
@vinnieaguirre3772 жыл бұрын
@@6kevsd9 I actually wear Michael Andrews shirts that Brian promotes on the channel. I have 6 of them, and they fit amazingly well! Worth every penny.
@robertthorn95602 жыл бұрын
@@vinnieaguirre377 sometimes the french fly button hole (on trousers) lines up with the last button on your shirt which I use to use to align my gig line when I was in the Military; also you can use a safety pin but be careful!
@VitaliyDubil8 ай бұрын
Very helpful video. Thanks!
@sagarmukherjee2277 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic and Very Informative Quality Video Really.
@hespokestyle Жыл бұрын
Many thanks.
@jameskolar965511 ай бұрын
Great. Just what I was after. Now I can go buy my Tux. Thank you. Bow tie size? Is my only concern ?
@TheSpiritOfTheWest2 жыл бұрын
I tried to find a travel suitcase packing guide by you. I could not find any. Now would be a good time to make one if you dont mind too much.
@bencruzsf2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you!
@Iamsujant2 жыл бұрын
Very Informative Video.Thank You!
@carltrotter76222 жыл бұрын
I can't afford to get these details right! No, seriously, I don't have the money! All jokes aside, amazing video. Thank you for setting it right.
@eliegbert81212 жыл бұрын
i can relate, but if you scour thrift stores and ebay you can hopefully find a well fitting tux
@ww2hungary8273 ай бұрын
This was great!
@TinFoil_Head2 жыл бұрын
That's really helpful thx!
@faridmahnad49852 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Brain, quick and to the point. Just a quick question, what‘s your opinion on tuxedo pant pockets? Some people say they should not have pocket in order to keep it simple.
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
They should have pockets.
@jonathanr.10462 жыл бұрын
I've got a cummerbund for my tuxedo and I am not quite shure whether I can wear my suspenders as well. Can anyone tell me if I am "allowed" to wear both of it at the same time?
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can and SHOULD wear both. A cummerbund is not a belt and it serves a different purpose than suspenders.
@AHappyAvocado2 жыл бұрын
Great video but what about a cummberband and silk socks?
@mph72822 жыл бұрын
Yes. Your waist should always be covered with a cummerbund or waistcoat. And silk socks are a must.
@user-jw5bl9ss5k6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information. I have a question about vent. The ORIGINAL tuxedo should have vent or not? Thank you.
@gamebudd186410 ай бұрын
You forgot the cuff buttons on the sleeves of jacket. It too give an elegant look
@countalma98002 жыл бұрын
While “bigger” guys do look rather silly in jackets with “skinny” lapels, a man with a thin frame won’t necessarily look bad in a jacket with wider lapels. Fred Astaire, who was very skinny, always wore his coats with wide lapels. Question: where would you recommend buying proper shoes to be worn with black tie? American classic shoe market is now extremely narrow. I can only think of Allen Edmonds and Alden, with Allen Edmonds doing something very strange (their 100th anniversary brochure made me cringe with its pretentiousness), and Alden is very expensive. Besides, neither of these companies is actually famous for making tuxedo shoes. So, I assume, English brands are the only ones left, but, alas, even in New York City there are very few stores representing traditional English shoe brands, and those are also very expensive. What’s left is the cheap “patent leather” stuff that’s just plastic. Another issue for me, personally, is that most dress oxfords aren’t comfortable. I have high instep and find it difficult to wear oxfords. I know that plain toe derby on an elegant last is an acceptable shoe for black tie, but is rather difficult to come across. Overall, it seems, modern dress shoes are much more stiff and heavy than the vintage shoes I’ve tried. I once found a pair of vintage dress derbies by Brooks Brothers (Peal and co) and they were exceptionally light and soft. Unfortunately, the size was too small and I had to return them. They were very similar to a pair of plain toe derbies I’ve owned for decades (literally). It’s a pair of “Alfani” made-in-Italy shoes, probably made in the 90’s or maybe very early 2000’s. These are my most comfortable dress shoes. Unfortunately they’re falling apart and soon will be unwearable. But I haven’t been able to find anything similar on the market. The style doesn’t exist anymore. Thanks as always for a wonderful video! Yours is one of the best channels.
@sehassemontrainingserviceАй бұрын
Can we put on a tie going with Tuxedo?
@jonathonshanecrawford1840 Жыл бұрын
I have a pair of double-striped trousers (no belt loops) with pleats, shawl collar jacket, pleated french cuffs, shirt, wingtip, fly covering the buttons! And to my shame a polyester bow tie, a black and a white! And two waist coats, 1 black and 1 white! two pairs of Oxford shoes - black capped and whole cut Patent leather. Would these be OK for a formal event?
@TJYang11239 ай бұрын
Traditionally, should you have pleats on a tuxedo pants or just flat? Thank you
@Daniel-uy7um2 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian, should the chest pocket be the same fabric as the lapel?
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Yessir
@Daniel-uy7um2 жыл бұрын
I noticed your tuxedo chest pockets don’t match the lapel fabric. Is this just personal preference? Is this a more modern look?
@germanguzman80338 ай бұрын
Sleeve length, how far must it reach at the wrist?
@Matthieu0222 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative !! Also would it be wrong to wear tuxedo with a tie and/or brown shoes?
@MartinV. Жыл бұрын
Great Video
@Sallahaddin12 жыл бұрын
Hey, can I wear black linen tuxedo trousers to a linen dinner jacket?
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Sure
@Sallahaddin12 жыл бұрын
@@hespokestyle thank you!
@clemensbockmann7312 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the primer! I understand that for such a short primer shoes and shirts could not be discussed, however, I missed some remarks about the use of a cummerbund of even a waistcoat as they form an ensemble with the tuxedo. At one point in this primer, you yourself use a cummerbund. Thus my question, are they totally outdated, or are the restricted to one type of tuxedo, e. g. single breasted, one button with shawl lapel?
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and kind words. Please consult this playlist and make sure to subscribe as I’ll be releasing even more wedding specific videos soon: kzfaq.info/sun/PL3v2lRj6jZMedwQU6xqnP8Jl_BFxTAbW1
@topseriesandmoviestrending50822 ай бұрын
I can’t see the actual difference between lapels style, maybe it’s better if you explained em on non black jacket
@RadTechRyan10 ай бұрын
Hey I really hope you can help answer my question, but.. I'm getting married soon and am a bit on the shorter side. Will a black cummerbund look good on me on someone who is 5 foot 5?
@hipster-hoodchronicles Жыл бұрын
What fabric goes best with velvet lapels?
@hespokestyle Жыл бұрын
Personally I like satin
@Uchiha_D._Ackerman Жыл бұрын
What if I reverse the colors of my tuxedo? jacket, dress pants, waistcoat, and bowtie all in ivory color matched with inner pleated shirt, pocket square, and patented leather shoes all in black. of course I will wear this at a formal lunch party instead of dinner.
@anthonybanton98262 жыл бұрын
Can the Tuxedo pants have a single forward pleat or do you recommend the pants having no pleat?
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
I love a single pleat. All my trousers have one. Though not a forward pleat.
@anthonybanton98262 жыл бұрын
@@hespokestyle you are 100% correct. I was mistaken in that a single reverse pleat, or standard pleat is acceptable, correct? (NOT FORWARD! 😱)
@bluej.4404 Жыл бұрын
Are you supposed to see the vest under the Jacket?
@elijahmorin23762 жыл бұрын
Great content! May I ask, couldn’t you have a fine ribbed grosgrain on a shawl lapel? I’ve seen some tailors make it with faille, but wanted to get your thoughts! Also for bespoke tuxedo trousers, would you still recommend side adjusters if one is using suspenders? Cheers!
@hespokestyle2 жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely.
@eliegbert81212 жыл бұрын
if you are going the FULL bespoke style, I would recommend skipping the waistband completely. It gives a very sleek look and wil fit you perfectly
@Big6Duke2 жыл бұрын
What about shoes and shirt details ?
@ChillaxManMinecraftАй бұрын
notched is for day wear and wrong
@aniksheld7 ай бұрын
I am planning on getting a white/ivory tuxedo. I am not really sure if the lapels on the white tux be made of satin. What do you recommend??
@smacwhinnie3 ай бұрын
Never
@henrylemelay54365 ай бұрын
Dutch:de sjaalkraag is voor obers,presentatoren,quizmasters,croupiers en musici 😮
@reneoliva18482 жыл бұрын
You forgot the shoes.....what tyoe of oxfords (captoe, whole cut, plain toe), monk strap or loafers?
@greased4493 Жыл бұрын
Looking at this for prom, can't w8 to get a white tux lmao
@viclucyzia Жыл бұрын
I have a simple question. On peak lapels there is a button hole for the boutonniere however on a shawl collar obviously there isn't any. Does it mean that on a shawl collar tuxedo its not proper weart a boutonniere?
@hespokestyle Жыл бұрын
There can be a button hole on a shawl collar.
@viclucyzia Жыл бұрын
@@hespokestyle I see. Mine newly bought doesn't have. So I suppose no boutonniere in this case.
@hespokestyle Жыл бұрын
@@viclucyzia You could. But you just have to decide whether you want to put a pin through your lapel.
@viclucyzia Жыл бұрын
@@hespokestyle I got a tip from someone that if it's a quality tuxedo it has 2 loops sewn behind the lapel. Bingo.. That's where I can attach the flower without destroying the lapel. I find a shawl lapel with a buttonhole is ugly as it ruins the continuation and therefore you cannot opt to wear without a boutonniere. This way I have both options.
@hespokestyle Жыл бұрын
@@viclucyzia cool. Glad you have a solution. But tell Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford what you think about a shawl with a button hole. They do it all the time.
@49sittingbull2 жыл бұрын
I do think lapel width should be proportion to shoulder width.
@danielmejia21484 ай бұрын
What about shoes watch to wear. ????????????????
@fahedzaied61915 ай бұрын
The dubble vent isn’t the best choice Historically, it’s modern and not for a tuxedo You should have a single vent or no vent
@hespokestyle5 ай бұрын
Says you.
@sandzmd2 жыл бұрын
Yay
@sandzmd2 жыл бұрын
First again!😊
@axelwalter40462 жыл бұрын
When you are short, a double-breasted jacket doesn't look very good. The double-breasted version is also warmer and can't be worn open as the two fronts would "fly". It also shows less shirt and looks cropped. A flap pocket with sateen flaps can be nice, but in general, flaps are indeed to be avoided.
@harrylagerlof1751 Жыл бұрын
Just gotta slide it in there that the only respectable style of vent is no vent and a bother lapel is not accepted. The whole idea of black tie is the rules and that you shouldn’t experiment. Just throwing it out there as a tip.
@damienkali2 жыл бұрын
has anyone ever worn just the peaked lapel jacket dressed down, with the likes of denims or pants? please share insta or similar link, keen to see
@KRW6282 жыл бұрын
Black or midnight blue? I'm thinking midnight.
@michaelcdavis7047 Жыл бұрын
Midnight blue is more formal than black. Every gentleman should have one in their closet. If possible, have it tailor made. Best wishes
@KRW628 Жыл бұрын
I have a midnight blue suit. Obviously, being a Michael comes with an enlightened sense of fashion (my Gloverall Duffle arrived just today)
@michaelcdavis7047 Жыл бұрын
@@KRW628 I was very pleased to learn that you chose the midnight blue suit. I am sure you are the epitome of elegance when you are wearing it. Will you be going formal for the holidays? Best wishes
@KRW628 Жыл бұрын
Last time I wore a Tux was at a wedding - fifteen years ago.
@joaquinreigada79982 жыл бұрын
What about shoes mate?
@sajid60272 жыл бұрын
Never notch for a dinner suit. It's for lounge suit's only.
@janolsen85722 жыл бұрын
Wedding? Getting married in tuxedo is a no-go. I know that it is widely done but knotting the tie in a tux is a faux-pas of size.
@jasonb4254 Жыл бұрын
HARD disagree on lapel width. Tuxedo by default ALL should have WIDE peaked lapel.
@lsebs48782 жыл бұрын
Shawl lapel is more formal than a peek lapel
@robertschneider21892 жыл бұрын
sorry, a notched lapel is a black business suit.
@yixiaoyan7077 ай бұрын
Every time I see someone wearing a tux with notch lapel I cringe so hard! Notch + tux as a combo should be illegal
@brentl.vaneaton69012 жыл бұрын
✊🏼
@henrylemelay54365 ай бұрын
Dutch:niet en één boutonniere en één pochet. Dat is dubbele versiering. De pochet is geen zakdoek 😮
@leonstevens13822 жыл бұрын
If you wear a pocket square, wear a tie.
@smacwhinnie3 ай бұрын
No, there are only 2 styles of lapels
@hespokestyle3 ай бұрын
Notched. Peaked. Shawl. That’s three.
@WasatchWendigo Жыл бұрын
Rather poor, outdated advice. Unless you want to appear a little like a Bond villian or some chum from the 1920's, pass on lots of this advice.