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Glossary is usually defined as an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge. This knowledge base glossary provides a collection of knowledge base documents that define many technical terms. These terms are arranged alphabetically, but you can quickly jump to a specific term by selecting its first letter
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Arm Bands An elastic band wore over a shirt on upper arm under coat to shorten a shirt sleeve. Especially useful with boy`s size shirts. Ascot A tie with broad ends hanging from a knot, worn with a stick pin and wing tip shirt. Worn with a Cutaway jacket, usually for daytime weddings. Band Collar Shirt A tuxedo shirt with no collar. This shirt can have a pleated or plain front. Worn with a button cover or collarband. Barrel Sleeve Ends of jacket sleeve are overlapped with no sleeve vent. Besom Pockets Self fabric or satin strip on top of pocket. Double besom is two strips, one over pocket opening and one on top of pocket. Black Tie Black tuxedo jacket, black tuxedo pants, white shirt, black cummerbund and tie, or matching tie, cummerbund or vest, and formal shoes. (The term "black tie" on an invitation connotes formality and indicates that you must wear a tuxedo. "Black Tie Invited" means tuxedos are preferred, but dark suits are acceptable.) Blucher Toe A german word for the high quality, one-piece construction of a shoe. Formal shoes featuring a blucher toe are made from one piece of leather - connecting the front part of the shoe, the tongue, and the lace-up sides. Boutonniere Flower worn on the left of a lapel. Bow Tie Clip-on is usually worn with regular collar shirts. Band is pre-tied, attached around the neck, and can be worn with any collar. Self tie must be tied into a bow by wearer. Western tie is usually worn with a western tuxedo. Button Cover A decorative accessory worn over top button of shirt. Usually worn on band collar shirts. Cane Carried when top hat is worn. Must match top hat. Collar The turned back material of the coat that falls around the back of the neck. Can be made of satin or the same material of the coat. Collar Extender Little plastic button with a loop that attatches to the top button of the shirt to add a little more room in the neck. Continental Sleeves Shirt sleeves attached to a French cuff. Cuff Links Decorative accessory that keeps a shirt cuff closed instead of using a button. Always required with a French Cuff shirt. Cummerbund Formal, pleated, adjustable waist sash, worn with pleats up. Cutaway (Also called Morning Coat) A long jacket, rounded off at the bottom, with no satin. Worn for daytime weddings or daytime formal affairs. Usually worn with striped tuxedo pants. Dinner Jacket Usually a white or winter white shawl collar jacket. Can be single or double breasted. Always worn with black tuxedo pants. Double Besom Pocket A pocket with two narrow pipings in satin or self besom above and below the slit, without a flap. Double Breasted Jacket closes over to the side and buttons outside on the right and inside on the left. Always worn closed. A cummerbund or high button vest is usually worn with this jacket. Double Breasted Vest A vest that overlaps itself in the front. Faille Closely woven fabric, either rayon, silk, or cotton, that is ribbed and boasts a slight sheen. Faille is many times found on the top panel of formal shoes. Flap Pocket Usually self fabric, with a flap over pocket opening. Fly Front term used to describe shirts that have a fold of fabric down the front that covers the buttons. Formal Shoes Patent leather or patent leather look shoe. Four in hand Tie A knotted tie that is similar to a business tie, but in a more formal fabric. Usually worn with a Stroller jacket, but can also be used with a Cutaway coat French Cuff Double folded shirt cuff requiring cuff links. Full Dress The same as White Tie, Black Tails, black tuxedo pants, white pique wing tip shirt, white pique tie and vest, and formal shoes. Gloves Nylon, one size fits all. White gloves are worn with "Full Dress" or "White Tie" attire. Gorge Where the lapels start and the collar ends on a coat. High Cut Vest A vest that has more buttons on the front, and closes higher and closer to the collar. Lay down Shirt Tuxedo shirt with regular collar and pleated front. The collar is similar to a business style dress shirt. Mandarin Collar A formal shirt with banded collar only and no wings, usually featuring a wide pleated front. Microfiber Usually a blend of rayon and polyester, this special fabric weave boasts optimum comfort and durability. It`s also machine washable. However, its rise to popularity can be attributed to its silk-like look and feel. Mock Inlay Term used to refer to pieces of leather used to lay over shoe, stitched by seams, to give a layered, more textured look. Notch Lapel Squared off to top collar making a "notch" effect on jacket. Patent Leather Hard, smooth, and glossy leather, most commonly found used in shoes. Peak Lapel Lapel points extend upward above bottom of top collar of jacket. Pique A waffle texture in fabric. Pocket Square Hankie or piece of fabric put in breast pocket to accessorize the coat. Usually white or matches the tie and vest/cummerbund. Satin Fabric Soft, lustrous fabric, usually on top collar, lapels, pockets, buttons, and down outside seam of tuxedo pants. Many ties, cummerbunds, and vests are also made of satin. (Satin is a weave, not a fabric type) Scarf Often match accessories, sometimes matches the jacket. Worn over a jacket under the collar. Self Fabric Same fabric as jacket or pants. Usually refers to collar, pockets, or waistband. Self-Top Collar A shirt in which the top of the collar is the same fabric as the tuxedo, usually wool, for a more uniform finish. Shawl Lapel Smooth collar and lapel that is a curved piece extending to the bottom of the lapel. Shirt Shirts are available pleated, unpleated, with several different types of collars and cuffs, a variety of colors, and many come with or without studs. Single Breasted The jacket usually has one to four buttons in front, and is worn unbuttoned. Spread Collar Traditional men`s button-up shirt collar that lays flat and does not button down. Stroller A daytime jacket with no satin. Worn for daytime weddings or daytime formal affairs. Usually worn with striped tuxedo pants. Studs Worn instead of shirt buttons. Most shirts require three to four studs. Suspenders (Also called Braces) Adjustable, clip type suspenders are fastened onto front and back with a waistband clip. Button on suspenders are used with pants that have suspender buttons fastened in the waistband. Top Collar Collar of jacket that extends around the back of the neck from lapel to lapel. Top Hat Wool, felt, or all felt, flat topped, very formal hat usually accompanied with a matching cane. Tuxedo Specifically used to refer to a suit length coat, single or double breasted with satin lapels. Generally used to refer to all men`s formalwear. Tuxedo Pants All formal tuxedo pants have satin stripes down the outside seam. Striped pants that are worn with a Cutaway or Stroller coat do not. Unfinished Hems Pants left without a hem in the bottom of each leg, and must be finished by a tailor. Vent Opening in back of jacket. Center vent is a coat with one vent in center of jacket. Side vent is a coat with two vents, one on each side of coat, and Non vented is a coat with no vents. Vest Worn in place of cummerbund. Backless vests have front panels with adjustable back closures at neck and waist. Full back vests have front and back panels, and are fitted based on the individuals coat size. Waist Coat Also known as the Spencer or Eton. Resembles a full dress without the tails.
Note: Waist Coat in the UK = Vest in the US. White Tie See "Full Dress". Wing Tip Shirt Formal shirt with tab (wing) collar and a pleated front. Tabs are usually worn behind the tie. Worsted Wool Extra-long wool fibers are used to create a material that`s compact, soft, and smooth - perfect material for a tuxedo. |
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