What kind of shirt with tuxedo?

odoreater · Jul 17, 2007

I'm tyring to put together my outfit for my wedding and am wondering what kind of tuxedo shirt I should go with. Here are my criteria: I want to look classic, but not stodgy. I want to be a bit on the conservative side, but I don't want to look like a waiter

I have a 1 button peak lapel tux. I'm planning on wearing a black bow tie. I don't think I'm going to wear a vest or a cumberbund, but I am planning on wearing some suspenders.

I guess the choices for shirts are:

Bib front.

Pleated front.

Plain front.

There's also the choice of regular spread collar or wing collar. Damn, too many choices.

Maybe there are others I'm missing.

What are your thoughts?

Connemara · Jul 17, 2007

horndog · Jul 17, 2007

I'm a big fan of the hidden button plain front tux shirt ala the Kiton pic. Someone might call you out on stealing the look from Daniel Craig in Casino Royale, but that might not be such a bad thing. I think he looked great. The SB 1 button peak lapel and black bow tie is conservative enough. I don't think anyone will think you're being too edgy by losing the cummerbund and wing collar.

lakewolf · Jul 17, 2007

70's !, worn by James Bond

SGladwell · Jul 17, 2007

Pique bib with medium-spread (~80deg) collar. Regular stud front.

Leslierc · Jul 17, 2007

Originally Posted by horndog

I'm a big fan of the hidden button plain front tux shirt ala the Kiton pic. Someone might call you out on stealing the look from Daniel Craig in Casino Royale, but that might not be such a bad thing. I think he looked great. The SB 1 button peak lapel and black bow tie is conservative enough. I don't think anyone will think you're being too edgy by losing the cummerbund and wing collar.

The style of the Kiton (spread collar/plain front) would be my choice as well. I also recommend wearing a cummerbund.

amerikajinda · Jul 17, 2007

I like the Kiton above.

lakewolf · Jul 17, 2007

Originally Posted by amerikajinda

I like the Kiton above.

Is it, err... hand-made ?

Manton · Jul 17, 2007

One button peak looks nice with a wing collar. Why not check BB, which stocks a classic version these days, and see if they have your size?

Otherwise, I would get a marcella shirt.

Sator · Jul 17, 2007

Originally Posted by Manton

One button peak looks nice with a wing collar.

Though this style is arguably most appropriate for full dress, I agree wholeheartedly that as the most formal option for evening dress, it is perfectly elegant with dinner clothes as well - especially for such a festive occasion.

SuitingStyle · Jul 17, 2007

why not just get the Kiton plain front and wear suspenders, the James Bond style

Manton · Jul 17, 2007

On second thought, the wing collar shirt really needs a vest. So if you intend to skip the vest, get a turndown collar shirt.

dah328 · Jul 17, 2007

Originally Posted by Manton

Otherwise, I would get a marcella shirt.
A search on marcella says it's a turndown collar shirt with pique bib, collar, and cuffs. I thought only the bib was pique. Seeing as how I just ordered a new pique-bibbed formal shirt last week, should I call and have them make the collar and cuffs pique, too?

Manton · Jul 17, 2007

Originally Posted by dah328

A search on marcella says it's a turndown collar shirt with pique bib, collar, and cuffs. I thought only the bib was pique. Seeing as how I just ordered a new pique-bibbed formal shirt last week, should I call and have them make the collar and cuffs pique, too?

If there is still time, hell yes. Nice choice, BTW.

Sator · Jul 17, 2007

Originally Posted by odoreater

I don't think I'm going to wear a vest or a cumberbund,

I too just noticed this detail. I was mortified. Positively mortified.

But I feel better now after a shot of single malt scotch and a lie down.

Please don't tell me that you are going to wear it in broad daylight.

What kind of shirt with tuxedo?

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