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When you want to pick up women, do as Bond would do — wear a tuxedo
[ Updated: Jul 14, 2008 - 4:59:32 PM ]
Even when it's optional, opt for the black tie. Every occasion to wear your tuxedo is an opportunity to look and feel your best. Some men own several, but every man should own one — a peaked-lapel one-button tuxedo. "It's been around for ages and will most likely never go out of style," says Dan McCampbell, men's fashion director at Saks Fifth Avenue. If you're looking for a second tuxedo, there are many styles to choose from, as you'll see on these pages. One suggestion: When it comes to fabric, select the lightest weight you can get. Ballrooms are always overheated to keep the bare-shouldered ladies comfortable. Plus, there could be dancing.
(From left:) Black double-breasted shadow-stripe suit ($1,380) by Dolce & Gabbana, black velvet single-breasted tuxedo ($1,050) from Polo by Ralph Lauren, black three-piece tuxedo ($1,000) by Boss Hugo Boss with white tuxedo shirt ($30) from Pierre Cardin, black double-breasted tuxedo ($920) from Paul Stuart, black wool single-breasted tuxedo ($2,750) by Prada.
Why keep your tuxedo in the closet most of the year? Certain styles are versatile enough to dress down by eliminating the traditional white tux shirt and bow tie. Black wool 10-button double-breasted tuxedo ($2,120) by Versace, black cotton sheer shirt ($125) by Boss Hugo Boss, diamond shirt stud from Verdura, and 18-k gold "love" ring ($930) from Cartier.
