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Would you recommend wearing colorful cummerbunds or plain ones?

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I recommend always wearing a plain cummerbund. It looks the most elegant, and it's one of those situations where choosing the plain option will get you noticed. In fact, I would only suggest a brightly-colored cummerbund when it's a request from a bride or groom, or you're going to a party with a dress code that is open to interpretation.

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Should a cummerbund be centered on my natural waist, or is it that the top or bottom should be at my waist?

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A cummerbund should be centered on your waistline.

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Can a cummerbund be worn with a necktie

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Yes, you can if you would like. That being said, they are traditionally worn with bow ties and it might look a little strange.

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Do you wear a belt under a cummerbund?

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Generally, no, you don't wear a belt under your cummerbund because it wraps around your waist and would conceal your belt. However, if you need extra support for your pants, you can wear suspenders to help hold them up. Clip on your suspenders, then put on your cummerbund over them so the suspenders are concealed by your jacket and cummerbund.

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Should I wear a cummerbund?

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It can depend on the dress code for the occasion. It's usually a good idea to wear a cummerbund if you're attending an event with "black tie" or tuxedo formalwear required. However, if an event doesn't call for it, you may be able to get away without wearing one. The truth is, it's tough to beat the classy look of a full tuxedo with a cummerbund. It's a classic look that's never out of style.

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What's the point of a cummerbund?

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The only real reason for a cummerbund is to complete a tuxedo and create a neater profile for your look. They also hide the billowing fabric where your shirt tucks into the waistband of your pants. Are they super functional? Perhaps not. But, that doesn't mean that they can't really bring together a black tie formal look. Use a cummerbund to create a clean, classic black tie look.

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If I wear a tie, should l use a cummerbund?

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No, since ties don't pair well with cummerbunds. Bow ties work better with cummerbunds.

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If I wear a cummerbund and a 1-button tuxedo jacket, should the jacket be left buttoned or unbuttoned when I am standing?

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If you want to show off the cummerband, it's best to unbutton the jacket or else it won't be visible.

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Can a cummerbund be worn with an ascot? (Not a neck tie.)

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Yes. It can match the theme, as it's formal and old-fashioned, but with a lively flair.

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