cummerbund
Formal waist wrap
A cummerbund is a broad pleated sash worn around the waist with formal evening wear, typically with a tuxedo.
The pleats traditionally face upward.
It serves the same function as a vest—covering the waistband of trousers where a shirt would otherwise show: He adjusted his cummerbund before entering the ballroom.
Men's formal evening attire
- black-tieFormal evening dress code
- bowtieSymmetrical knotted neckwear
- waistcoatSleeveless torso garment
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
eveningwear · white-tie · studs · cufflinks · lapel · boutonniere · suspenders · pleated
Waist-worn cloth strip
- pleatedHaving pressed folds
- adjustableAble to be changed
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
velvet · brocade · fabric · band · fastening · backless · fitted · wrapped
South Asian formal overcoat
- kurtaCollarless South Asian shirt
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
- silkFine woven insect fiber
brocade · embroidered · Mughal · ceremonial · bridegroom · festive · ornate · traditional
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- dapperNeatly and stylishly dressed
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- refinedPurified or cultured
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
polished · suave · distinguished · gentlemanly · classic · tailored · sharp · formal
tuxedo
Men's formal evening attire
- black-tieFormal evening dress code
- bowtieSymmetrical knotted neckwear
- waistcoatSleeveless torso garment
tailcoat · eveningwear · white-tie · studs · cufflinks · lapel · boutonniere · suspenders · pleated · satin
sash
Waist-worn cloth strip
- pleatedHaving pressed folds
- adjustableAble to be changed
- silkFine woven insect fiber
satin · velvet · brocade · fabric · band · fastening · backless · fitted · wrapped · matching
sherwani
South Asian formal overcoat
silk · brocade · embroidered · Mughal · ceremonial · bridegroom · festive · ornate · traditional
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- dapperNeatly and stylishly dressed
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- refinedPurified or cultured
debonair · polished · suave · distinguished · gentlemanly · classic · tailored · sharp · formal · stylish
gala
Festive formal occasion
symphony · ball · banquet · reception · premiere · red-carpet · debutante · groomsmen · usher · ballroom
military
Armed forces collectively
- regimentalOf a military unit
- officerAuthority figure in uniform
- VictorianOf a prim era
Edwardian · cavalry · gentleman · servant · livery · butler · footman · period
- accessoriesearrings, necklace, bracelet, watch, ring
- formal attiretuxedo, evening gown, ball gown, prom dress, bow tie
- formal eventsstate visit, ball, diplomatic visit, wedding, black dress
- formalwearball gown, tuxedo, evening gown, formal gown, tux
- waist wearbelt, sash, waist belt, leather belt, woven belt
- fabric accessoriesscarf, scarves, shawl, bandana, headband
cummerbundtool belt
Waist-worn equipment holder
fanny pack · rope belt · utility belt · elastic waistband · drawstring
cummerbundbelt
Strap securing trousers
suspenders · braces · untucked shirt · vest · waistcoat