How to Wear Tuxedo Studs | Generation Tux | Generation Tux (2024)

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Putting them on

Apply one to each button hole going down the shirt until all four studs have been used. (Some tuxedos may come with a cumme*rbund and not require all four studs to be used as your midsection will be covered. If not, ideally your tuxedo jacket will be buttoned, hiding the one lower button without a stud).

There are several styles of dress shirt that can be appropriate for wearing with a tuxedo. The following is an explanation of the three options we have that accommodate tuxedo studs: Pleated Front, Pique Bib Front and Plain Tuxedo Front.

These studs are used to do up shirt fronts for formal events and are passed through two buttonholes, one on each side of the shirt's placket. These days, shirt studs are basically confined to the evening dress codes: Black Tie and White Tie.

The top button is all you need. The two-button jacket should never be buttoned completely. The three-button suit, like others, comes with a simple rule: "sometimes, always, never." This means you should sometimes fasten the top button (if you want to), always fasten the middle button, and never fasten the bottom.

Gold, silver, and platinum are the standards of quality sets. Gold is a softer metal, so most cufflinks and studs are made of a gold alloy or use gold-plated 925 sterling silver. Platinum is a much harder metal, so it allows for more intricate designs and a longer-lasting piece than other metals.

Number of studs needed = (Wall Width / On-Center Spacing)+ 1

For example, if your wall is 10' wide and distance between your studs is 16", the formula would be (10/1.33)+1, or (120/16)+1. Since your width is in feet and your spacing is in inches, you'll need to convert one of them into the same measurement.

Multiply the total wall length (in feet) by 0.75 (for 16-inch on-center stud spacing). Add three studs for each 90-degree corner. Add four studs for each 45-degree corner. Add two studs for each wall intersection (where another wall abuts the wall you are estimating).

The cumme*rbund is a relatively recent addition to the evening-clothes. Wearing a cumme*rbund is not necessary and the only time it should be worn is with a single-breasted tuxedo. Feel free to wear just a bow tie and black suspenders when skipping the cumme*rbund.

Yes, it is customary to unbutton your suit jacket when sitting down. Leaving the jacket buttoned while seated can lead to unsightly creases and restrict your range of motion. However, if you are wearing a waistcoat or vest, it is typically left buttoned, as it is designed to provide a structured look even when sitting.

Can you wear a tux without a vest or cumme*rbund? ›

If you dare to jump in on the trend of not wearing a cumme*rbund or vest with your tuxedo, make sure to wear a jacket that is double-breasted, and always keep your jacket buttoned throughout the event. Also, be sure to invest in an incredibly well-fit tuxedo jacket and shirt.

In addition to casual socks, you should also avoid wearing casual shoes with a tuxedo. Both standard suits and tuxedos require the use of formal footwear. Rather than wearing sneakers, you'll need to wear casual shoes with your tuxedos. Examples of formal shoes include loafers and derbies.

Jacket buttoned when standing and unbuttoned when sitting. When buttoned, your top button should always be buttoned and your bottom button should remain unbuttoned. If you're not wearing cufflinks, you will clasp the buttons on your cuff.

First and foremost, it's important to know that traditionally, belts are not worn with tuxedos. The reason for this is that tuxedos are meant to be a more formal option than suits, and belts are seen as more casual. Instead of a belt, tuxedos are typically worn with suspenders or a cumme*rbund.

Tuxedo shirt studs should always be worn with matching cufflinks, which is why our studs are typically sold as a Stud Set to include the matching cufflinks and studs. Tuxedo Stud Sets make a great gift for any occasion, especially if you have a black tie event on your calendar.

Jacket buttoned when standing and unbuttoned when sitting. When buttoned, your top button should always be buttoned and your bottom button should remain unbuttoned. If you're not wearing cufflinks, you will clasp the buttons on your cuff.

You should never button all of the buttons on your tuxedo coat! As a general rule, you should leave the bottom button undone. This rule applies if you are wearing a two, three, four or five button coat. If you're wearing a one button style, however, you should button the one button!