How to Buy a Tuxedo Sash
A tuxedo sash is a style of cummerbund that can be worn by men or women as part of a formal outfit. Usually, the sash is worn as a belt to accentuate the waist or cover the waistline of skirts or pants. When trying to buy one, you should search formal wear stores, department stores and thrift shops for a good selection. Does this Spark an idea?
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Buy a tuxedo sash that fits you correctly. Most men's sashes are adjustable and should be worn slightly loose. Women's sashes are worn more like belts and should be almost form fitting. If the sash slides around too much, you may need to drop to a smaller size. Women may even need to try a boy's size.
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Try to find a traditional black silk sash to wear with almost any outfit. While quite basic, a simple black tuxedo sash works well for both formal and informal events. Alternately, you can buy a white sash, which can also work in many settings.
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Skip the vest if you buy a sash. You should never wear both a vest and a sash with any outfit. On the other hand, suspenders should always be worn.
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Buy a sash with pleats for a traditional look. The cummerbund-style tuxedo sash works on both men and women. The look immediately conjures up notions of being formal. Remember, pleats are always worn facing up.
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Avoid crazy patterns unless you wish to make huge statement. The tuxedo sash completes the overall look of a tux, so a wild pattern or design can cause quite a stir at a formal event.
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Look for matching sash and tie sets to make sure you buy the correct color. Different fabrics and dyes can make colors appear differently. When wearing solid-colored accessories, the color should match perfectly.
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Tips & Warnings
Tuxedo sashes for men usually have no pleats, while sashes for women may have them or not.
Oftentimes, the term sash is interchangeable with cummerbund.
Women can wear a male's sash with formal wear, but the sashes designed for women often have a softer look. It really depends on how rigid of a look you are going for.
For weddings, you can coordinate the bridesmaid sashes (worn around the waist and usually part of the dress itself) with those of the groomsmen. This is a simple way to draw the color scheme through the entire wedding party.
