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Ascot: A scarf or necktie knotted so that its broad ends are laid flat upon each other. |
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Bow Tie: A short tie shaped like a bow. Most have an adjustable band that wraps around the collar of the shirt and connects with a clasp. |
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Cummerbund: A silk or satin sash worn at the waist and covering the trouser's waistband. and
Cutaway: The traditional morning coat. Usually dark grey, the coat is of tailcoat length yet buttons in the front and angles back to the tail. |
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Double Breasted: Coats with two rows of buttons in the front. |
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Ellis: As in, Perry. Fashion designer with a line of fashionable products including tuxedos. |
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French Cuff: Shirt cuffs that are doubled over and worn with cuff links. Most formal. |
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Givenchy: Hubert de Givenchy opened his House of Givenchy in 1952 and lends his name and refined style to his tuxedo collection. |
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Hosiery: Silk dress socks worn with a tuxedo. Color should match trousers. |
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Inseam: Obtained by measuring from the pant crotch seam to where the pants should fall on the shoe. |
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Jewelry: Studs and matching cuff links. |
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Kodak Moment: The "black tie" bridal party will give you a picture perfect look. |
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Lapel: The prominent distinction of various retail tuxedos. The fold of the material framing the shirt area in the front of the coat. Usually accented with a different fabric from the coat. and
Lay Down Collar: A regular fold over style collar found on most men's dress shirts. |
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Multi-Button Single Breasted: Ultra-popular high-buttoning tuxedo coats. |
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Notch Lapel: A symmetrical "v" in the lapel where it meets the top collar. A trendy look. |
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Outseam: Obtained by beginning at the top of the waistline and bringing the tape down to where the pant should fall on the shoe. |
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Peak Lapel: A lapel that points upward and extends beyond the top collar. Most traditional. and
Pique: Birds eye fabric in white cotton or blend used for accessories and worn with full dress. and
Pocket Square: A fancy handkerchief worn with points up in breast pocket of tuxedo coat. |
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Quality: What to look for when selecting a formalwear retailer quality service and product. |
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Regular Coat: Suit coat length. Coat should end at the second knuckle. |
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Single Breasted: Most tuxedo coats, one front button, most traditional styling. |
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Tail Coat or Full Dress Tails: High-formal tuxedo with long tail in back. |
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Usher: Groomsmen who escort female wedding guests to their seats. |
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Vest: Worn in place of a cummerbund. Available in fullback or adjustable at the neck and waist. |
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Windsor Tie: Also called a 4-in-hand-tie, used with a vest as an alternative to the bow tie. |
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eXtraordinary: How the men will look in their tuxedos. |
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Yves Saint Laurent: His tuxedo for women became a fashion landmark. Later, leant his name to a ready-to-wear- men's designer tuxedo line. |
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Zoot Suit: Swinging style from the 20's & 30's. The zoot suit tuxedo has a black and white chalk striped coat. Can be worn with a fedora. |
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