How to Put On a Tuxedo
Another special occasion is here, and it’s time to put on a tuxedo. If you want to look your best, it's important not to commit any formal wear faux pas. By wearing your tuxedo properly, you ensure that you are dressed to impress at your important event.
- Start with a plain white t-shirt as an underlayer. Put on your button-up tuxedo shirt over your plain white t-shirt and fasten your shirt buttons.
- Pin your shirt cuffs with your cufflinks.
- Slide on your tuxedo slacks making sure your pant legs are the correct length. Your waistband should fit snugly at your hip-line.
- Tuck your tuxedo shirt inside the waistline of your slacks before buttoning them. Once your shirt is tucked in securely, fasten your tuxedo slacks.
- Slide your belt through the belt loops on your slacks. Buckle your belt to fit snugly around your waist.
- Put on any accessories that you plan to wear with your tuxedo suit. Accessories include cummerbunds and vests. Make sure your shirt looks even and smooth before you put on any of your accessories.
- Put on your tie or bow tie if you have one and make sure it is straight by checking yourself in the mirror. Your cravat should be located directly under your Adam’s apple.
- Slide on your tuxedo jacket and adjust your lapels. If your jacket has two buttons on the front, fasten only the top button. This allows a wide range of movement while wearing you tuxedo.