Tuxedo Vocabulary

Bow Tie: a short necktie tied into a bow at the neck

Collar Types:
Wingtip: a collar style that points down in the
front but does not lie down around the entire
neck, generally worn with a Bow tie
Lay down: standard wide, pointed collar of a
dress shirt that lays down flat, generally worn
with a Windsor tie


Cuff Links: a fastening used in place of a button on the cuff of a shirt

Cummerbund: broad waistband worn with a dinner jacket instead of a vest

Lapel: the folded back collar on a coat

Lapel Types:
Notch: a notch cut out of the lapel of the coat
Peak: the lapel will form a “V” or a peak
Shawl: rounded, smooth lapel


Pocket Square: a folded square of fabric put in the breast pocket of a coat for decoration

Stud: a fastening used in place of a button on the shirt front

Suspenders: supporting bands that go over the shoulder and clip or button to waist of pants to hold them up

Tailcoat: a tux coat which is shorter in the front and has two tapering tails in the back

Tuxedo (Tux): outfit consisting of a tuxedo coat, pants with satin strip down the side, cummerbund and bow tie, or vest and tie and polished shoes.

Vest: a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt

Windsor Tie: a wide necktie tied with a slip knot with both ends left hanging