5 Ways To Wear A Classic Black Tux Jacket
The black tux jacket has never really gone out of style but it certainly comes into its own during party season. Made famous by Yves Saint Laurent and his cult classic ‘Le Smoking’ jacket back in 1966, women have been wearing the sharp tailored, all-black and borrowed from the boys’ piece for decades.
It has become a go-to for after-hours looks for some of the world’s most revered style icons – we’re looking at your Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham – and its simplicity and timeless appeal means it goes with so many looks in your wardrobe. From oversized tux jackets nonchalantly caped over slinky slip dresses to double-breasted styles pared back with jeans and a tee, scroll on to recreate some of our favourite looks.
Look 1 – Jeans and a tee
Anine Bing is the master of that low-key dressing vibe that always looks polished. Wear this jeans, white tee and tux combo when you need to feel confident and pulled together, whether that’s an important meeting or a special dinner out.
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Look 2 – Champagne silk
Get more wear out of a summer-approproate silky slip dress by layering a tux over the top during the festive season. We love the rich champagne hue of this one spotted on Danielle Ward AKA Little Fash Bird, accessorised with sparkling gold pieces – it is Christmas after all. Go up a size in the blazer to keep things feeling modern and cool.
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Look 3 – A fun riff on the classic
We can always count on Rabea Schif for unexpected party looks. Here she wears an oversized tux jacket as a dress with cute socks and loafers. Make it even more extra by adding sequin-covered hot pants and diamenté-peppered tights.
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Look 4 – Sexy mesh & tailoring
The ever-stylish Rosie HW mixes ultra-sexy lingerie-inspired pieces with classic tailoring in this all-black look. Check out her current range for M&S for its sculpting bodies that can be worn as lingerie or as a sultry base.
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Look 5 – Floor-sweeping lace
We have long loved Alexis Foreman’s modernist approach to dressing, whether that’s laid-back denim or tailored evening pieces. Here, she layers an oversized tux over a more feminine crocheted skirt – we’ve swapped for lace for a more romantic feel – which pairs perfectly with Alaia’s cult heart-shaped bag.
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The Best Tux Blazers
High Street
From Mango to M&S, the high street has plenty of tuxedo options that belie their affordable price tags. For a more expensive look, size up for a more relaxed fit.
High-End
Blaze Milano is forever top of our wish list when it comes to modern tailoring, whilst Isabel Marant’s double-breasted style will forever have a place in your wardrobe.
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