HELLO EVERYONE, MANY OF US, ESPECIALLY GENTLEMEN, BUSINESS PEOPLE AND GROOMS, HAVE ALWAYS WONDERED,
How do a blazer, a suit and a vest differ? And what about the tuxedo,
Until now, many young men still often fail to tell these terms apart, or the confusion leaves their way of dressing off the mark.
In this video, Mon Amie will share what a suit is, what a blazer is, what a veston is and how they differ, and what makes the tuxedo special,Fashion is a concept men seldom care about, yet it plays an important part in expressing a personal image and part of a person's character.
On every important occasion or at major events, men usually choose proper, well-groomed outfits such as a suit or a blazer. But quite a few people still cannot tell the difference between a suit, a blazer and a vest.
First, the suit,
History,
The suit is regarded as a symbol of propriety, first created as a style by King Charles II of England in the 17th century. In the 19th century Brummell improved the design of the suit, making it a famous garment that every man had to have. The suit then became a fashion trend that spread across Europe and reached America.A suit is an outfit made up of two main parts, the trousers and the jacket (suit jacket), a complete Western outfit with special characteristics.
A suit has its true meaning when the trousers and jacket are made from the same cloth, the same pattern and the same cutting and sewing lines.
When worn with a suit, the white shirt is usually the ideal choice in the wardrobe, because it does a very good job of setting off the colour and style of the suit.
The suit is also the Western outfit worn on important occasions, at ceremonies that call for elegant, well-groomed dress.
In Vietnam, the term "suit" is not at all common. Instead, people usually say com-lê or vest, a completely incorrect term for the Western suit. However, in ordinary conversation, to avoid clashes of dress culture and discomfort, you should adapt to the situation.
Vest: what is a vest?
Suits are usually divided into two types: the 2-piece suit and the 3-piece suit. What these suits have in common is that both are made of two main parts, the trousers and the suit jacket.On important occasions, the 3-piece suit becomes an ideal choice because of its high coordination, showing the necessary elegance. However, the 3-piece suit has one difference: a garment worn right under the outer jacket.
This inner layer is called the vest or gi-lê. So in fact, most Vietnamese people's concept of the vest is completely wrong, because it is only one component of the suit.
The vest is also made from exactly the same cloth as the suit jacket and trousers to give harmony to the whole outfit. When a tie is worn, its tail is tucked inside the vest.
Next, the blazer,
What is a blazer?,
History,
In 1952 the word Blazer appeared, derived from the name of a jacket called the Blazing Red. The Blazing Red was a red jacket worn by rowers in the Oxford region to keep them warm in the early morning or during races. Later, because it was practical and more fashion-forward, it became the blazer that men commonly choose today.The blazer is a comfortable item yet still polite enough to go anywhere. With this kind of jacket you can easily pair it in perfect harmony with the trousers you have, such as jeans, khaki and flannel.
Most men confuse the concept of the blazer and the suit jacket, because they look fairly similar in cut. The blazer is also worn more by both men and women for the comfort it brings.
In fact, a blazer is a kind of jacket that "imitates" the suit jacket. In terms of material, a blazer is made from soft cloths that give the wearer a certain comfort. A suit jacket is made from firm materials that do not crease or wrinkle as easily as a blazer, and its buttons must be the same colour as the cloth.
The blazer is a separate item that may be paired with all kinds of outfits, as long as it is appropriate. We often see blazers paired with jeans, T-shirts or even very lively flannel shirts.
A suit jacket, meanwhile, must be worn with trousers made from the same material and colour. When wearing a suit, there is almost no other choice of what to combine with it apart from a shirt and a bow tie or tie.
Finally, the tuxedo,
What is a tuxedo?
If the vest is for refined, proper elegance and the blazer leans towards youthfulness, the tuxedo is dress for special formal occasions.History
Appearing in England in the late 19th century, the tuxedo was used as a traditional formal dress worn only on truly special occasions. The design of the tuxedo always requires the lapel to be made of glossy satin, the jacket may have one or two rows of buttons, and the outfit is used only at parties or formal events held after 6 p.m.The classic tuxedo was dress that only the aristocracy had occasion to wear. But later the tuxedo came into wider use, and today grooms often wear a tuxedo at their own weddings.
How to style a tuxedo
Because of the formality of the tuxedo, there is one very important point when wearing it: do not wear a watch. This is because people consider checking the time at an important party very impolite towards the host.Always wear a tie or bow tie with a tuxedo, since this is a mandatory requirement. You can choose a black or white silk tie or bow tie, the simplest and safest choices with a tuxedo.
Using a cummerbund (a wrap-around waist sash) instead of a belt is another must when wearing a tuxedo.
Remember to wear a cummerbund with the trousers instead of a belt when wearing a tuxedo
How to choose a shirt with a tuxedo
A tuxedo is never worn with a shirt that shows its buttons, because that reduces the refinement of the outfit. So when wearing a tuxedo, choose a shirt with the buttons hidden on the inside.Choose a shirt with hidden buttons when wearing a tuxedo
How to choose shoes with a tuxedo
Glossy black shoes are naturally the most suitable choice for a tuxedo, because this pairing always makes the wearer more formal and refined.Glossy black Derby or Oxford shoes suit a tuxedo
How do a suit and a tuxedo differ?
Overall, a suit and a tuxedo are quite similar, so many people confuse the two garments. But in fact they differ in some very fundamental ways.The difference between a tuxedo and a suit
Lapel
Whereas the tuxedo's lapel is made of glossy satin, the suit's lapel is made from the same material as the suit.Buttons
The tuxedo's buttons are covered in velvet or glossy satin to add elegance, while the suit uses ordinary buttons.Piping
Tuxedo trousers usually have a strip of glossy satin or velvet braid sewn along the side of the trousers. This is something a suit never has.Telling a blazer apart from a suit jacket
The suit jacket is one component of the suit, while the blazer is a completely separate garment that can be flexibly paired with all kinds of trousers and accessories. The two kinds of jacket also differ in a few other ways, such as:Material
The cloth normally used for a suit is firm, wrinkle-resistant and holds its shape. A blazer is usually made from rough-textured cloth or flannel, comfortable for the wearer.Buttons
The buttons of a suit are always the same colour as the suit. A blazer, however, is freer in how buttons are matched, and the buttons are also an accent that creates style on a blazer.Conclusion,
With the article above, we hope to give you the most basic knowledge of the suit, blazer and tuxedo so you can wear these garments suitably for each occasion. See you in Mon Amie's next articles.
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