Custom tuxedo and shirt etiquette

[dieselman89]

Hi,

I am purchasing a custom tuxedo and wanted to confirm that these specs are appropriate. I've used blacktieguide as a reference. However, the shirt is a bit confusing.

Suit
1 button
No flaps on pockets
Side vents
Peak lapel
Grosgrain detail lapel
Touching buttons on jacket
"Button" hole on lapel

Flat pants

Shirt
Spreads collar
Traditional placket
French cuffs
No breast pocket

 

[Blackhood]

I wouldn't have any vents in a tuxedo.

Don't forget that a tux shirt either has pleats or a Marcella front (looks like a golf ball). A plain dress shirt is rather falling short given that you're going custom made with the tux.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

If you do a plain shirt, get a hidden placket. Personally I prefer pleats.

 

[comrade]

I like a pleated off-white cream or ecru shirt, preferably in silk.
I have one which no longer fits. I have no idea where to by one OTR.

 

[Veremund]

What's confusing?

 

[dieselman89]



I wouldn't have any vents in a tuxedo.

Don't forget that a tux shirt either has pleats or a Marcella front (looks like a golf ball). A plain dress shirt is rather falling short given that you're going custom made with the tux.

I prefer vents. Those guys say it is appropriate just a but more modern.


I know the shirt has the pleats in front. But should the plackets be seamless, traditional, or covered?

 

[dieselman89]

Should I do 1 button or 2 buttons if I do not plan on wearing a cummerbund?

Suit
1 button
No flaps on pockets
Side vents
Peak lapel
Grosgrain detail lapel
Touching buttons on jacket


Flat pants

Shirt
Spreads collar
Traditional placket
French cuffs
No breast pocket

 

[Veremund]

1 button. And wear a cummerbund anyway.

 

[dieselman89]



1 button. And wear a cummerbund anyway.

thanks. Does the shirt sound appropriate? Studs, basic collar (covering the neck tie)?

 

[GBR]

High waist trousers with braces.

 

[Veremund]

You're going to wear a necktie?

 

[dieselman89]



You're going to wear a necktie?

Bow tie. My bad

 

[Veremund]

Shirt's fine. Main thing is it's French cuffs, turndown collar, and no visible shirt buttons.

 

[dieselman89]



Shirt's fine. Main thing is it's French cuffs, turndown collar, and no visible shirt buttons.

Thanks. Turndown collar basically means that the collar covers the band of the bow tie around the neck. Correct? Also I was planning on going with studs so no buttons. 3 or 4 studs? Interesting read on Kent Wang who says 3 is correct and 4 is often done by those who don't know. Also, why KW remove the pleats? I thought they were a more traditional and formal look = black tie.

 

[dieselman89]

Pleats or no pleats on the tuxedo shirt?