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Tuxedo V/s Suit- What’s the Difference Between A Tuxedo and Suit?
Many men seem to be confused between the two. So today in this article we’ll be addressing the difference between a tuxedo and a suit.
We have dress codes for every occasion. And abiding by the rules of dressing is very important. Whether it’s your best friend’s wedding or an invitation to a formal event, it’s important to dress well according to the occasion. We don’t want you to mess it up between a suit and tuxedo. The difference between both is simple and easy to spot.
With changing time and trends, the formal wear is going a bit a modern too. The tuxedo has evolved and looks more like a business suit and customization also gives you another reason to be confused.
No matter how modern the formal wear has got now, the Tuxedo v/s Suit mystery can still be solved, so don’t worry.The tux has definitely changed but there are certain characteristics that still differentiate it from a suit.
We’ll be listing them down and this will help you to understand the difference between the two. So let’s begin now..
Satin
Both the tuxedo and the suit are made from materials like the wool. But the physical difference between them is that the tuxedo will have has satin details—satin-faced lapels, satin buttons,pocket piping and a satin stripe down the side of the pant legs.
The new and evolved modern tuxedo too has a thin satin trim on the lapels and a thin satin bead down the pant leg,but your everyday suit won’t include any satin. So this was a primary physical difference between a tuxedo and a suit that will help to differentiate and decide.
Accessories
When it comes to suit you can experiment a lot.Suits are quite versatile they can dressed up or down.You can also ditch the vests and match your suit with suspenders.Bow-ties or long ties you chose what you want because both go well. For pocket squares you can use pop colors and prints. And suit lapels vary from peaked and notched to shawl also they are made from the same fabric of the jacket.
Tuxedos are to be only worn with bow ties and cummerbunds or waistcoats (low stance vests.) A classic plain white pocket square and shawl lapels will go well with a tuxedo.
Shirt
Suits are worn with casual or button-down collared shirts. With suits your have a variety of dress shirts,colors and patterns to choose from. Where as a tuxedo must be worn with a white button-up shirt that have either a wing collar or a turn-down collar.
Trousers
The tuxedo trousers have a satin strip down the side of the pant legs to match the satin on the jacket. This helps to add clean lines and give a sleek appearance. Also,unlike the suit pants the tuxedo trousers are made without the belt loops.This is only to give a clean and aesthetic look to the tuxedo.
Shoes
Black patent shoes that complement the suit’s texture are usually worn with a tuxedo. For suits, it is important to match your shoes color with your belt. Loafers, oxfords or slip-on shoes are acceptable to wear with suits.
Lastly, always remember a tuxedo is worn only on special and important occasions. A tuxedo is expected to be worn only after 5 pm. Formal occasions like black-tie weddings, charity galas and nights at the opera expect a tuxedo. However,a suit can be worn at any time of the day and for less casual events like business meetings and dates.You could walk to the store wearing a suit but you can’t do the same with a tuxedo.
So the most important to difference is that you’ll wear a tuxedo only to a special occasion. A tuxedo is worn on events that are important and special to you,where being dressed up and looking good is important to you. You can where a suit to any event anytime but you can’t wear a tuxedo to just any event at anytime. So wear your tuxedo right and shine bright!
We hope these simple ways made it easy for you to understand the difference between a tux and a suit. If you still have any doubts or questions let us know and we’ll be happy to help…
