tuxes
Gala attire, informally
Tuxes is the plural of tux, the informal shortening of tuxedo—a formal suit with satin-faced lapels worn to black-tie events: The groomsmen rented matching tuxes for the wedding.
The clipped form dominates casual speech while tuxedo appears in more formal contexts.
Symmetrical knotted neckwear
- cummerbundPleated formal waistband
- lapelJacket's front fold
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
- cufflinksDecorative sleeve fasteners
patent leather · dress shoes · studs · waistcoat · pocket square · satin · wing collar · onyx
Festive formal occasion
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- promHigh school formal dance
- awards ceremonyEvent presenting formal recognition
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
opera · banquet · fundraiser · New Year's Eve · charity ball · premiere · reception · inauguration
Betrothed man; stable worker
- groomsmenGroom's wedding attendants
- best manGroom's primary attendant
- usherOne who seats guests
- ring bearerWedding attendant carrying bands
altar · aisle · ceremony · reception · boutonniere · matching · bridal party · vows
Neatly and stylishly dressed
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- refinedPurified or cultured
- suaveSmoothly refined in manner
polished · stylish · classy · impeccable · tailored · sharp · distinguished · gentlemanly
Wearable formal occasion flowers
- limousineStretched luxury automobile
- high schoolUpper secondary institution
- seniorHigher in rank
- dateSpecific day or outing
dance · boutonniere · photographs · teenagers · graduation · promposal · afterparty · king
Shaped to conform
- alterationsChanges made to something
- depositPlace for safekeeping
- returnGo back again
- sizingDetermining or adjusting dimensions
measurement · package · accessories · pickup · last-minute · reservation · matching · inventory
bowtie
Symmetrical knotted neckwear
- cummerbundPleated formal waistband
- lapelJacket's front fold
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
cufflinks · patent leather · dress shoes · studs · waistcoat · pocket square · satin · wing collar · onyx · suspenders
gala
Festive formal occasion
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- promHigh school formal dance
- awards ceremonyEvent presenting formal recognition
red carpet · opera · banquet · fundraiser · New Year's Eve · charity ball · premiere · reception · inauguration · cocktail party
groom
Betrothed man; stable worker
ring bearer · altar · aisle · ceremony · reception · boutonniere · matching · bridal party · vows · photographs
dapper
Neatly and stylishly dressed
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- refinedPurified or cultured
suave · polished · stylish · classy · impeccable · tailored · sharp · distinguished · gentlemanly · well-dressed
corsage
Wearable formal occasion flowers
- limousineStretched luxury automobile
- high schoolUpper secondary institution
- seniorHigher in rank
date · dance · boutonniere · photographs · teenagers · graduation · promposal · afterparty · king · queen
fitted
Shaped to conform
- alterationsChanges made to something
- depositPlace for safekeeping
- returnGo back again
sizing · measurement · package · accessories · pickup · last-minute · reservation · matching · inventory
tuxescasual wear
Informal, comfortable clothing
sweats · athleisure · streetwear · hoodies · pajamas
tuxesdaywear
Clothing for daytime hours
business casual · uniforms · grubbies · workwear · work clothes
- tuxedo catsBlack cats with white chests
- tuxedo look
- tuxedo jacketFormal evening suit top
- Canadian tuxedoJeans paired with denim jacket
- tuxedo rentalLeasing formal evening wear
- tuxedo suit