How to Wear a Tuxedo Vest
Weddings, proms and formal gatherings are occasions which often require a complete tuxedo ensemble. The difference between being the sharp dressed, confident man in the tuxedo and a man who appears uncomfortable in his are all in the rules of wear. It is important to follow certain fashion rules when donning a tuxedo.
- Select the appropriate style of tuxedo for the event and carefully coordinate the tuxedo with other necessary accessories. For example, if you are wearing a vest, you will not have to wear a cummerbund. In fact, most men prefer vests.
- Choose the size of the vest to fit your body type. The vest should fit nicely, but not too tight or baggy.
- Make sure no more than an inch of the vest is visible below the waist line.
- Pick out the proper color. This can be a daunting task with so many variations today. However, a good rule to remember is generally choose a vest in a different color than your tie or coat.
- However, you can still wear the same colored tie and vest. This is an especially popular option for a wedding when coordinating with the bridal party.
- Put on your shirt and button it up and tuck it into your slacks. The tuxedo shirt must be a different color than your vest. The color should compliment the vest, not blend with it.
- Put on your tie. This is a must for any tuxedo.
- Slip into your tuxedo vest and button it up.
- Do not tuck the vest into your slacks.
- Put your tuxedo coat on over your vest.
- Don't wear a tuxedo vest with either a shawl collar or double breasted tuxedo. The vest creates a look that is too bulky with such types of tuxedos.