Let’s scream this so everyone in the back can here! YOU CAN WEAR A TUXEDO CASUALLY!
Tuxedos aren’t just for weddings and award shows anymore—it’s 2025, and style is all about creative freedom. Whether it’s a dinner date, a creative black-tie event, or just a Tuesday, there’s no wrong time to make a tuxedo moment.
We’re teaming up with The Tie Bar to show you three-ways to style their black tuxedo — making sure you get the most of out your formal wear.
Full Tuxedo
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Let’s talk about what this tuxedo gets right, making it the ideal “casual tux”. The wide notch-lapel are a more casual option than a traditional peak or shawl lapel. Their high gorge is modern and can be paired with a wide tie or in this case a camp collar polo shirt.
- Respect the formality of the tuxedo and pair with a loafer, Oxford or in this case a Chelsea boot
- Adding a few lapel pins breaks up of the formality of the tuxedo
- Have fun with you accessories. Keep in mind that going with overly chunky pieces with make this look like a costume.
Just The Jacket
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Step into your ’90s red carpet era with a tux jacket and light-wash denim—it’s a throwback move that still feels fresh. I wore this exact combo to a dinner party before shooting this feature, and it was a HUGE hit. The key? Let the nostalgia inspire, but don’t just copy the swagger of the past. Modern touches—like a well-fitted jacket, sleek loafers, or a crisp tee—make this look effortlessly cool for today.
- Pairing this jacket with light-wash denim add depth, contrast and dimension.
- The black & white graphic tee is simple and stands in for your traditional white formal shirt
- Pairing the velvet smoking slippers keeps the formality of the jacket intact
Pants Flying Solo
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Black tuxedo pants are the ultimate style hack—think of them as your elevated black jeans. The key? Balance. Stick to proper footwear like loafers, Chelsea boots, or Oxfords to keep the look polished, even when pairing them with a casual patterned shirt.
Thanks to their subtle side striping, they lean stylish without feeling too formal. But if you go full tux mode? You’ll nail that classic, dapper look with ease.
