The term tuxedo is quite often shortened to tux. This is the name for a man’s suit that is often also associated with the term black tie. There are also the more formal white tie tuxes as well but these are less common among the masses. The typical tux is a black tie suit that is formal and used for many such events. The most common times that tuxedos are worn are normally for weddings and for proms among the normal classes. Other events that there use is common include charity balls and other formal events such as awards shows and the like.

The tuxedo name really originates from the US. In the typical English environment the suit is called a dinner jacket and there are matching trousers. There is a long history to the tuxedos in terms of the creation of the suit. It has been traced back to 1860 and this was when it was made by Henry Poole and Co. for the then Prince of Wales to wear at informal parties. It was when a Mr. James Potter of New York visited the Price that he became impressed by the garment and order his own from Henry Poole. He went to his club, Tuxedo Park Club and members also copied the suit and then it was adopted for their uniform for dinners.

Tuxedos are today very popularly worn for formal occasions and semi-formal occasions but they are not considered as formal as their white tie counterparts. The tuxedo is often accompanied by a white dress shirt that is starched and is complemented by the back bow tie. The tuxedo is often thought to make a gentleman of the coarsest man. It is a form of dress that men will often run from wearing but once outfitted they will look great.