How to choose a cummerbund set
Black tie
For a black tuxedo, silk is the dressier choice: our Burgundy Silk Faille and Navy Blue Silk Faille sets have the fine rib of faille, and the forest green satin a smooth shine that suits satin lapels. Navy silk is also the match for a midnight blue tux. Wondering whether to wear a cummerbund or a vest? Our cummerbund vs vest guide settles it.
Colour
Burgundy faille and forest green satin for a winter wedding; reds and Christmas prints in our red cummerbund sets; tartans, plaids and Christmas prints in our holiday cummerbund and bow tie sets.
Fabric by season
- Italian silk faille and satin: evening and black tie, any month.
- Cotton tartan, gingham and plaid: the holidays and the cold months.
- Seersucker stripes in blue, pink and mint: spring and summer weddings, and the Derby.
How to wear a cummerbund
The pleats face up, the cummerbund sits at the natural waist over the trouser waistband, and it is worn with a tuxedo jacket on. Our guide to how to wear a cummerbund covers the details, and wearing a cummerbund with suspenders covers what goes underneath. First time tying the bow tie? Our seven-step guide walks you through it.
How our cummerbund sets are made
Each cummerbund and bow tie is cut and sewn by hand in North Carolina. Our silks are woven in Italy. A warm iron takes out a crease. Fabric and sizes are on every product page.
Questions about our cummerbund sets
What size cummerbund do I need?
Our cummerbunds fit waist sizes 30 to 42 inches. The bow tie in the set fits most adult neck sizes from 13 3/4 to 18 inches.
Does the set include the bow tie?
Yes. Each set is a cummerbund and a matching bow tie in the same fabric. Looking for the bow tie alone? See our bow ties.
Self-tie or pre-tied?
The bow tie is made as a self-tie. Most sets offer a pre-tied option on the product page; choose it and we tie it before it ships.