Tuxedo

Upstate New York locality

A tuxedo is formal evening wear for men, typically a black jacket with satin lapels worn with matching trousers, a white dress shirt, and bow tie.

Often shortened to tux: He rented a tux for the wedding.

The outfit signals formality—black-tie events specify tuxedos rather than suits. (Capitalized Tuxedo is a hamlet in New York.)

formalwear

black-tie

Formal evening dress code

dinner jacket · formal · evening wear · satin · shawl collar · patent leather · waistcoat · studs · cufflinks · tailcoat

occasions

gala

Festive formal occasion

  • weddingMarriage rite and feast
  • promHigh school formal dance
  • ceremonyFormal event marking occasions

ball · reception · opera · banquet · awards · premiere · fundraiser · New Year's Eve · charity event · graduation

rental

fitting

Suitable or proper

return · bridal shop · sizing · reservation · package · accessories · inventory · appointment · pickup · hemming

cat

bicolor

Having two distinct shades

mittens · domestic shorthair · whiskers · dapper · socks · bib · mask · piebald · spotted · shelter cat

geography

New York

Northeastern metropolis and state

village · municipality · country club · estate · mansion · gilded age · exclusive · residential

Categories
Opposites
formality of attire

Tuxedocasual wear

Informal, comfortable clothing

sweatpants · athleisure · shorts · tracksuit · loungewear

gender coding of formal wear

Tuxedoball gown

Formal full-length dress

evening gown · formal dress · cocktail dress · wedding dress · evening wear

Phrases
Family

tuxedoed, tuxedos

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G