To wear a piece of man inspiration is no longer a novelty. Women have begun to borrow more and more elements of the male wardrobe and men to encroach upon XXL bags or sweaters with "V" type neck lines. We are not talking here about the extremes, but only about items taken and re-interpreted. Personally, I think that a woman is best defined by dresses and the man by shirt and trousers in classic style.
The tuxedo is by excellence a male piece, being worn in the past at official ceremonies, galas, balls etc.. The tuxedo is a jacket (usually black), short and with the lapel dressed in brown, and sometimes with two pockets with fancy edges, with one button done up.
Many of the old movie buffs will recollect the suave and svelte looks of Marlene Dietrich in his black tuxedo with a white shirt and tie in the 1928 movie "Morocco," the look which enamored both men and women.
Back in the year 1966, Yves Saint Laurent gave a new meaning to women wears, when the tuxedo crept into their wardrobe.
Tuxedo has made a smart comeback this year, in more ways than one, with varied designs being introduced by designers for presenters on the podium or even red carpet stars like Diane Keaton, Madonna, Kate Moss, Jessica Simpson and Ashley Olsen being seen in them. These stars using tuxedo, is not a shot in the dark, but it appears a revival of interest.
Variations of the female tuxedos do not stop at only stylistic re-interpretations but go further, approaching new materials and textures. Very elegant evening wear has become the velvet tuxedo(red, blue, etc.) with a backhand in contrasting shade.
In spite of the fact that tuxedos have been confined to night parties alone, designers are getting adventurous, to bring them closer to the common man.
Tuxedos are not necessarily worn with pants. Currently, the great variety of materials from which they are made, allow adaptation to several periods of the day. Remember the tuxedos may be accompanied with accessories to meet the demand of the wearer.
The tuxedo is by excellence a male piece, being worn in the past at official ceremonies, galas, balls etc.. The tuxedo is a jacket (usually black), short and with the lapel dressed in brown, and sometimes with two pockets with fancy edges, with one button done up.
Many of the old movie buffs will recollect the suave and svelte looks of Marlene Dietrich in his black tuxedo with a white shirt and tie in the 1928 movie "Morocco," the look which enamored both men and women.
Back in the year 1966, Yves Saint Laurent gave a new meaning to women wears, when the tuxedo crept into their wardrobe.
Tuxedo has made a smart comeback this year, in more ways than one, with varied designs being introduced by designers for presenters on the podium or even red carpet stars like Diane Keaton, Madonna, Kate Moss, Jessica Simpson and Ashley Olsen being seen in them. These stars using tuxedo, is not a shot in the dark, but it appears a revival of interest.
Variations of the female tuxedos do not stop at only stylistic re-interpretations but go further, approaching new materials and textures. Very elegant evening wear has become the velvet tuxedo(red, blue, etc.) with a backhand in contrasting shade.
In spite of the fact that tuxedos have been confined to night parties alone, designers are getting adventurous, to bring them closer to the common man.
Tuxedos are not necessarily worn with pants. Currently, the great variety of materials from which they are made, allow adaptation to several periods of the day. Remember the tuxedos may be accompanied with accessories to meet the demand of the wearer.
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