Recently, I've been asked a common question, what is the difference between a tuxedo and a suit?
Good Question.
I had to be honest, I could not provide a knowledgeable answer, besides the fact, that generally tuxedo's are for more formal occasions and suit's are for more conservative affairs, every day wearing. BUT the trend and style for wedding attire in this generation is not as strict as it once was. Men's wedding day fashion is leaning towards how fancy the couple desires their wedding to be, the theme for the wedding (if any), and the groom's preference and fashion style (with the bride's approval, of course).
So what is the actual difference? I did some research and this is what I found.
1. Tuxedo's tend to have some sort of satin lining on the lapel or a complete satin lapel, altogether. You will generally find that the pant legs have a satin stripe running down the side to match.
2. The lapels on a tuxedo will ALWAYS be notched, have a peak, or just a pointed tip. Suit lapels are commonly notched as well, so look for other characteristics of a tuxedo, if you're trying to distinguish between the two.
3. Tuxedo shirts can be found with pleats or no pleats, but there will NEVER be a pocket found on a tuxedo shirt. There are also a variety of collar styles, like the winged collar, that can be found on tuxedos.
4. Cummerbunds, vests, bow-ties, pocket squares, go with a tuxedo, and never with a suit. Although, I do find occasional that the "bow-tie tuxedo rule" is now flexible with men's fashion now. Often, men will wear trendy bow-ties with suit shirts and suspenders.
5. Tuxedo jackets can be single or double breasted.
6. You will generally only see tuxedo's in black, but they can also be found in white, chocolate brown, and gray.
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