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In most regards, very much like it does now. The black jacket, satin lapels and pant leg stripe, black bow tie and cummerbund or vest, and patent leather shoes were all quite well established. A well-dressed man from 1950 could quite easily walk into a black-tie ball in 2008 without changing his clothes.
There have been some changes, most relatively minor. In the 50s, most lapels would have been either "peak" lapels, which are pointed, or "shawl" lapels, which are curved. Today, the most common lapel on tuxedos is the "notch" lapel, which is the same lapel as on a business suit.
In the 50s, most tuxedos would have had one button, with some having two. Today, the two-button variety is probably more common, with three- and four-button models sometimes seen.
Some tuxedos in the 50s would have been midnight blue, which has become much less common.
Tuxedo vests in the 50s would have been very low-cut, generally with three buttons. Most tuxedo vests sold and rented now are simply satin three-piece suit vests, high-cut and with five or six buttons. Some men wear black four-in-hand ties with tuxedos today, although this is obviously a bad idea.
So, minor changes aside, a man could wear a black jacket with peak or shawl lapels and a black bow tie and cummerbund and be welcomed by society in the 50s and the present.
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Where did the word tuxedo come from?
The word "tuxedo" is short for "tuxedo coat". It was named after a country club in Tuxedo Park, NY, USA.
Where was the tuxedo originated from?
The Tuxedo originated from the resort town of Tuxedo Park, New York, in 1886.
What does 1950 clothes look like?
Plaid skirts, curled hair, and enough make-up.
What is the origin of tuxedo?
The term tuxedo comes from tuxedo park, ny, where a dinner coat without tails was popularized in 1896.
Who invented the tuxedo shirt?
Although a tuxedo shirt is technically a dress shirt, it received its moniker after the advent of the tuxedo. The tuxedo was invented by Pierre Lorillard, who commissioned a tailless jacket for a ball. Although he did not wear it to the ball, several others wore the style, which was christened the "Tuxedo Jacket" after the name of the park in which the ball was held.
What is a sentence for the word tuxedo?
I like the look of this tuxedo.He was the only person at the party wearing a tuxedo.
What does an 18th century tuxedo look like?
The tuxedo is a 19th century men's wear term. See the related link for more information about the term and the history of the tuxedo.
What are tuxedo-wearing birds?
No birds wear a tuxedo, but with their white fronts and black sides and backs, some kinds of penguins look like they're wearing tuxedos.
What kind of cat is kitty softpaws?
She may Be a Tuxedo cat. If you look at her, she looks like one a LITTLE
Do penguins have tuxedo color?
Yes SOME look like men wearing tuxedos, in that they are black and white.
Do calico kittens or tuxedo kittens look better Halloween costumes?
Tuxedo kitties are much cuter.
What kind of shoes go best with a tuxedo?
I always think it's best to rent a shoe to go with the tuxedo you picked. You're spending a lot of money for that tuxedo, you don't want a pair of shoes that distracts from that overall tuxedo look.
What is the look of a classic tuxedo?
The classic tuxedo looks like a single black breasted jacket, trousers are made from the same fabric as the jacket, a white shirt, a bow tie and a pair of smart looking black shoes.
What do butlers like?
tray's and tuxedo's.
Is a tuxedo vest and tie formal?
A tuxedo is vest formal a suit is tie formal you would wear a tuxedo at a wedding or prom or something like that you would wear a suit at a business or a funeral or anything like that
What do you do when you walk like a duck?
Get a tuxedo and be a penguin!
Would a Toscano French Cuff dress shirt be appropriate to wear with a tuxedo?
A Toscano French Cuff dress shirt would look great with a tuxedo.
