# Correct way to wear a tuxedo?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correct-way-to-wear-a-tuxedo/378150>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [October 27, 2006, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correct-way-to-wear-a-tuxedo/378150 "2006-10-27T17:34:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correct-way-to-wear-a-tuxedo/378150/21 "2006-10-28T16:41:09Z")

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[QUOTE=Cluricaun]  
I’m assuming you mean collar, not shirt correct? The two tuxedo shirts that I have are both button down, i.e. no studs, but still having french cuffs. One has a spread collar and the other has the classic “tux” collar with the little turned down points.  
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You’re talking about button-front; he’s talking about button-down.

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**Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correct-way-to-wear-a-tuxedo/378150/22 "2006-10-28T16:54:08Z")

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[QUOTE=whole bean]

You shouldn’t wear:  
a button down  
a poly blend shirt  
a patterned/striped tie  
**woven tie**  
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It’s very rare indeed for a tie to be other than woven.

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