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Hi, In Ireland, this is known as a tuxedo or "tux" for short. I believe it is known as a dinner jacket in BrE. I have also come across the term "smoking jacket", from whence the French term "smoking" originates. Is the term smoking jacket still used to describe a tuxedo in BE? No, a smoking jacket is a red velvet jacket. Hi Pedro. It's always been a dinner jacket to me. I always wondered where the French got their term from. I hope they do well. I certainly understand a niche item but think they are classy and further separate myself from the regular tobacco shops.
Hello i have a question can you wear a black tie throusers with, i dont know how you call the line on the side and a cummerbund woth smoking jacket? And can you wear regular formal throusers and cummberund with smoking jacket? Hey Thimoty, We usually refer to the band on tuxedo trousers as a satin stip or braid.
Both of your suggested combinations will likely be appropriate seeing as how the braid is a mostly subdued detail. Hope this helps,. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Tuxedos Vs.
History Of Smoking Jackets The original smoking jacket was, in fact, a robe de chambre , or dressing gown. As it relates to smoking jackets, there is a bit of an association with Hugh Hefner. It also refers to a contrasting color jacket worn with tuxedo trousers for a different look. Smoking jackets are made in two different cuts see below , and are typically velvet or silk. Better for black tie optional or creative black tie, smoking jackets often utilize non-button closures like toggles and have sleeve cuffs.
The two styles of smoking jacket are outlined below: Robe de chambre style: The robe de chambre, or dressing gown, is the original smoking jacket. Lapels : Typically a quilted shawl collar, though sometimes peaked lapels are seen. Vents : More often than not, smoking jackets are ventless. Alternatively, they may take side vents. Fit : Typically roomier than the average dinner jacket, but modern tastes have seen smoking jackets slimmed down just like suit jackets Smoking Jacket Materials Velvet is hands-down the most popular material for smoking jackets.
Red Smoking Jacket Donning a burgundy smoking jacket with your semi-formal trousers is a classic style move. Black What black smoking jackets lack in color, they make up for in elegance. Midnight Blue A smoking jacket in midnight blue is a simple, subtle way to have some fun with the black tie dress code. Why Wear A Smoking Jacket? T h September 19, at am - Reply. Charles-Philippe September 19, at am - Reply. Thanks, TH! Glad that you enjoyed it! All the best, CP. Matt October 23, at am - Reply.
What kind of trousers should be worn to the robe the chambre style while at home? Charles-Philippe November 5, at am - Reply.
Best, CP. Joined Oct 19, Messages 82 Reaction score 0. I just bought it. Not with a notch lapel. Doesn't do it for me. Fuuma Franchouillard Modasse. Joined Dec 20, Messages 26, Reaction score 13, Originally Posted by Nicola. Joined Feb 11, Messages 3, Reaction score No difference. In Italian, French and German the dinner suit is called 'smoking' after the smoking jacket, which of course is something else.
In American English it's called Tuxedo after a club. The trousers of a dinner suit should in fact have silk piping in material matching the one on the lapels. As for the lapels, shawl rounded and peak pointy are certainly correct.
I think that notch like most 'normal' suits is also correct, but there is some debate about that. Single or double breasted are both correct but of course not DB notch! Never a belt, and never show the waist of the trousers: always wear a waistcoat or cummerbund with you dinner suit.
Shoes: plain or captoe laced oxfords in polished calf or patent leather are correct. Opera pumps a kind of slip-on shoe are more formal.
Personally I hate patent leather. You must log in or register to reply here. Featured Sponsor. Dress watch with leather strap for me! No watch at all. Results are only viewable after voting. See comments….
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