7 Styling Tips to Nail the Tuxedo Trend
What do you wear on a fancy night when you are bored with the routine cocktail dress? A “Luxe Tux” is an elegant, sexy way to glam it up.
The Tuxedo trend, first dubbed “Le Smoking,” was introduced by Yves Saint Laurent in the 1960s. It’s a dramatic, sensual look that isn’t for everyone, but it can be stunning on the right woman (a woman with a little Marlene Dietrich in her, LOL).
Manover-4040 stars have turned up on the red carpet in tuxes, inspiring style-conscious women everywhere to try this look. Here are some tips on how to Nail the Tuxedo Trend.
1. Wear a Tuxedo Style Jacket with a Skirt
Throw a twist into the men’s tuxedo suit with a classy tuxedo jacket in velvet paired with a matching long tuxedo skirt. Three-quarter length sleeves also add feminine flair!
2. A Vest Can Be Sexy
Another way to try the tuxedo look is by is wearing a sexy button-up vest. It’s alluring because let’s face it, vests are meant to be worn with stiff white shirts, not alone against soft, bare, feminine skin. A hot surprise!
3. Wear Pants with a Formal Pleated Blouse
If you prefer to wear tuxedo pants without the jacket, then a feminine blouse can add a lovely touch. Something satin or silk is beautiful. Your top can have lace or ruffles. It can be loose or draped, or even a peplum – whatever suits your personality.
The key is to create contrast, highlighting the difference between the straight, masculine, solid lines of the tux and the soft, round, feminine curves of your body. That’s what is so sexy.
4. Wear the Jacket Alone
The sexiest way to wear the Tuxedo Look is to wear the jacket alone, showcasing its deep V, maybe even some cleavage showing. It plays out that fantasy of sexy you in your big, strong man’s elegant, oversized evening jacket, wearing nothing underneath.
5. High Heels are a Must
Killer pointy-heeled pumps or strappy high sandals are the way to go when you wear the tuxedo look.
6. Carry a Clutch or Sleek Handbag
Accessories can make or break an outfit like this. Keep the look elegant with a structured clutch or boxy bag. A soft, swishy bag would ruin the formality and drama of the eye.
7. Keep Your Hair & Make-Up Sophisticated
With a tux, the best way to look polished is to go with a classic dash of red on your lips, or you can wear a glossy nude. Forget girly pink and peach l,ips and avoid dark mauve and brown shades on the lips, which always look harsh after 4regardless ofter what you wear. Hair should be
8. Some Jewelry is Fine
Gorgeous, shiny jewelry worn with this masculine look is gender-bendin,gaso long as youincorporatee a touch of it. Try a big sparkly ring ora gold necklace. A bit of bling warms things up and makes you shine, but too much jewelry will detract from the look.
Now, over to you. Do you think you’d ever try the tuxedo look?
I love how Jennifer Aniston paired her tuxedo with long, gold necklaces. It does add a bit of glam to a typically masculine look. I’ve been looking for a nice pair of women’s black tuxedo pants to wear to work. I like the loose fit of Jennifer’s pants a lot. I’ll have to search for something similar.
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I love this look! I am already thinking ahead to my husband’s Christmas Party. My jacket is black velvet; my pegged pants are teal with a black tuxedo stripe. What are your suggestions for shoes and tops for winter?