Whether you were introduced to the tuxedo by Sean ... waist to the hem), a vest, a cummerbund, and black patent leather shoes ...

Basically, in America, a waistcoat is a specific type of vest that is worn when a man is ... black tie or a tuxedo, it all means the same thing. It all adds up to black and white dressing.

Another noticeable men’s trend on the 87 th Academy Awards red carpet is the unusually deep bench of tuxedo jackets with a shawl-collar lapel. Considered the most formal of the three styles (the ...

Generally, a cummerbund seems more appropriate with the curved lines and more at-ease silhouette of a shawl-lapel jacket, but if you feel more comfortable in a vest, don’t hesitate to wear one.