For a long time now, no one has been surprised by the fact that elements of men's wardrobe are used in women's fashion. This helps the fair sex to feel their independence, demonstrate an active life position, energetic nature, and also combine everyday looks with festive "looks". A stylish women's tuxedo is a vivid confirmation of this. Girls who want to create an extraordinary image, look spectacular, extravagant, can include such an element in their wardrobe and enjoy the impression it makes.
Features and Benefits
Smoking jacket in English means "smoking jacket". Its roots go back to aristocratic living rooms, ballrooms, and gentlemen's dinner parties. The ideological inspirer is considered to be the Prime Minister of Great Britain Benjamin Disrael. At the end of the 19th century, he offered men a jacket different from the classic one for visiting "smoking" rooms. True, at first it looked more like a robe.
Returning from the smoking rooms to the common room with the ladies, the men changed into their evening wear so as not to embarrass others with the smell of tobacco. The smoking jacket of those times was distinguished by silky lapels and the same button. There is an opinion that the satin inserts served for convenient shaking off of ash.
Later, the tuxedo lost its categorical nature and began to serve men as an elegant and formal jacket. This function attracted the attention of the female audience. In search of an extraordinary outfit for a celebration, young girls turned to the tuxedo. The initiator of this innovation in the 60s of the 20th century was Yves Saint Laurent, a famous fashion designer. Later, when unique hybrids of a tuxedo and a classic jacket appeared, this option became acceptable as office clothing.
Today, a tuxedo is a specially cut jacket with lapels trimmed with silk or satin. Unlike a suit, a thing is never sold as a set. Today, a girl in a tuxedo is not uncommon. You can choose a model for absolutely any figure. There is no age limit either. Depending on the fabric used in the model, a tuxedo can have different seasonal orientations, be completed with trousers, skirts of any width. It is worn to formal events, banquets, celebrations as often as to work in the office. Correctly selected details for the set (tie, bow tie, handkerchief) do not harm femininity, but on the contrary, emphasize sexuality.
Popular models
The tuxedo has undergone changes throughout the history of fashion. However, its main features remain mandatory today: single- or double-breasted style, with a button and lapels covered with silk, no slits at the bottom, mostly black. A women's tuxedo can differ in the presence of darts, length, shape of lapels, collar. Popular models:
- Classic tuxedo. It has a straight cut, hip length, no slits, pleats, or darts. The model's shoulder line exactly matches the size of the figure. The tuxedo's lapels, covered with silk (or satin), frame the deep neckline, joining at the bottom of the chest with one button covered with the same shiny material. In the past, such jackets had shoulder pads to emphasize the severity of the figure and the business qualities of a woman.
- Fitted style. This model softens and rounds the female form. The darts on the chest and in the waist area are made in pairs, emphasizing the silhouette line. Large patch pockets with or without lapels are possible in such tuxedo models. The fitted style is often created with the help of an original clip at the back. By removing it, the model can easily be transformed into a classic one. Finishing with shiny fabric is a must. An elongated version of the fitted tuxedo model is interesting - reaching its lower edge to the middle of the thigh or slightly lower, it looks like a mini-dress, which thin ladies can wear even without trousers.
- A waistcoat with shiny lapels. The model allows you to show off the chic sleeves of the blouse and give the suit a certain vulnerability. The product can be sewn from a fabric that contrasts in color with the jacket thrown over it. This is what a white tuxedo waistcoat looks like, for example.
- With peaked lapels consisting of one or two angles. The model can provide the illusion of one lapel overlapping another. Even a complete absence of a turn-down collar at the back is allowed for such tuxedos.
- A product with a rounded shawl collar. Many prefer it because of its "softness" and even romanticism. Others consider shawl details a sign of conservatism in clothing, so they introduce an increased width for them or make the jacket double-breasted.
The variety of styles of women's tuxedos gives fashionistas freedom of choice when creating original, elegant and seductive looks.
Materials and colors
A tuxedo is made of materials that take the shape of the figure, wrinkle little and are durable. In first place in modern conditions is suit stretch - a mixture of wool and elastane. The material does not restrict movement where necessary, stretches, cleans well and lasts a long time. A mixture of wool and viscose - gabardine - can safely be put in second place. The fabric is soft, although elastic, sometimes there are ribs of any size on the surface. Most often, the front and back sides differ in shade, but their structure is similar.
You can add an accent to your suit with a tuxedo made of artificial leather. The fabric is thin and flexible enough to highlight the features of your figure. Velvet, velour, and suede are still in their positions, although today they are being replaced by fabrics such as, for example, memory, an option that remembers specific features of your figure. Tweed is a classic for a tuxedo - wool with a herringbone pattern. Despite the fact that the material is quite rough, consumers are attracted by its durability and severity. Decorated with satin lapels, it successfully plays the role of a business wardrobe element.
Depending on what you wear with a tuxedo, you can harmoniously select its color. The times when it was only black are a thing of the past. Models in white look chic. Designers also offer beige, blue, gray and even bright red jackets with satin lapels.
Who is it suitable for?
According to stylists, a tuxedo is the perfect garment for any figure. It has no restrictions on the lady's age, her fullness (or thinness), or body asymmetry. A tuxedo can easily be chosen for different figure types:
- For an hourglass figure, stylists recommend a fitted tuxedo that reaches the hip line. Patch pockets are out of the question here - this will upset the proportions.
- The "pear" will look slim in an elongated model to mid-thigh. You can emphasize the shoulder line, for example, with epaulettes or frills on the collar of the blouse.
- Girls with a rectangular figure will benefit from adding femininity to their jacket. This can be easily done with a long garment, highlighting the waist. Shortened versions are also ideal for this silhouette.
- "Inverted triangle" is a figure whose owner needs to balance the top and bottom of the silhouette. Models with shoulder pads are not suitable. It is better to choose fitted versions of tuxedos to the hips with a deep neckline, possibly V-shaped.
- For women with an "apple" figure and for plump ladies, straight-cut tuxedos with an elongated bottom are needed. The shoulders will be clear, but not large. A single-button fastening is recommended, the length is to the middle of the thigh.
What to wear with
This jacket option goes well with high-heeled shoes. However, a tuxedo with sneakers or trainers has long ceased to be considered bad taste. In autumn or spring, both black over-the-knee boots and boots (for example, creepers) will be suitable footwear.
The answer to the question "what to wear with a tuxedo or tailcoat" today does not sound categorical. It can be trousers, skirts, romantic silk dresses and even long shorts. Everything depends on the quality of the material, style and color scheme.
The only thing you need to think about to avoid looking ridiculous is the intended purpose of the suit. Evening options are strict and elegant, official ones are limited in details, and everyday ones are loose and comfortable.
The image can be complemented with clutches, Kelly bags, Baguette, and a Saddle shoulder bag. Accessories in the form of silk hair ribbons, ties, and discreet bracelets are also suitable. A formal tuxedo requires attention to hair styling and makeup. The facial features should be clearly but not garishly emphasized, the hairdo should be neat, with strict contours. One loose strand, curled into a curl, looks elegant.
A women's tuxedo is an interesting and effective wardrobe detail. With its help, you can give your appearance not only elegance, but also severity and businesslikeness. Such a thing allows you to look young, fresh, modern and even seductive.
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