Tuxedo shirts are not made equally and that is something you will certainly notice once you decide to buy one. Collars, cuffs, cuts and bibs are things you have to consider, as well as the fabric and color. However, no worry, if you need to buy a tuxedo shirt for yourself or your friend, family member or a partner, as long as you keep some basics in mind, everything will be just fine.
Luckily, most men have just one or two tuxedos, because they are worn in white-tie or black-tie formal occasions and,in general, people do not attend these events every day. That makes the search for the perfect tuxedo shirt easier, due to the fact that it should match the style of the tuxedo a man is wearing. In order to choose the right tuxedo shirt, you have to know whether a man will be wearing a bow tie or not and what is the type of collar of the tuxedo. If the bow tie will be worn, then a wing-tip shirt should be your choice. For the “white-tie” event, this type of tuxedo is inevitable. White cotton wing-tip tuxedo shirt is a classic. A band or mandarin collar is for more casual events when a man can skip the tie. The cuff links are also unnecessary for these shirts and all what’s needed to complement the look are decorative button covers. For even more comfortable feel, a lay-down collar is the best choice. This shirt works best with a vest and tie, however, a man can wear a bow tie, as well.
Choose the most comfortable fabric, because the shirt will be the closest to the skin. Cotton is probably the best choice, being more breathable than man-made materials such as polyester.
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