What is Tuxedo?
{{no sources|date=January 2024}} A '''tuxedo''' is an [[ensemble]] (or outfit) of clothing which includes a white dress [[shirt]], a [[bow tie]], dress [[pants]], a tuxedo suit jacket (sometimes called a [[dinner jacket]]), [[leather]] [[shoes]], and sometimes a [[vest]] or [[cummerbund]], [[top hat]] and [[glove]]s. In [[Europe|European countries]], this outfit is called '''black tie'''. Many men wear this outfit in Western countries on formal occasions like a [[marriage]] ceremony or a fancy [[party]] or [[dance]]. The white [[shirt]] is usually made of [[cotton]] or [[linen]]. A dress shirt has a stiff collar and it is ironed before it is worn. A [[bow tie]] is usually made of [[silk]] or [[polyester]], and it is usually black or white. Dress [[pants]] are made of wool or polyester, and they are ironed before they are worn. A tuxedo [[suit jacket]] is usually made of wool or polyester. Suit jackets have a collar, pockets, and a silk or polyester lining. Leather dress [[shoes]] are usually made of dark-colored leather which is polished. Sometimes, a person wearing a tuxedo will also wear a sleeveless [[vest]] with buttons in the front, a black [[top hat]], and white [[glove]]s. Some [[men]] wear a tuxedo for their jobs, such as [[symphony orchestra]] musicians or [[Waiter|waiters]] in expensive restaurants. Since most men do not wear tuxedos very often, they may rent them when needed instead of buying them. Sometimes, men's tuxedo vests and ties match the dress of the woman he is with. They are mainly worn to big events such as weddings, [[Dinner party|dinner parties]] or some sort of smart event. == Related pages == *[[Dress code]] {{stub}} [[Category:Costumes]]