A Cummerbund Shows That You Know the Rules of Formal Dress…and How to Break Them

The cummerbund is the forgotten part of black tie dress

The one part of formal dress that regularly gets forgotten is the cummerbund. This is an obligatory part of any black tie dress and it has several functions. Firstly, it obscures the waistband of the trousers, in the same way that silk ribbon hides the seams of trousers. It also prevents the shirt from peeking out at the bottom of the suit coat. As the cummerbund also reduces the amount of white shirt on show, it makes sense of the bow tie that would otherwise be left stranded at the collar of the shirt. Finally, as the pleats are supposed to face upwards rather than downwards, it also has been used in the past to store items such as opera tickets, as dinner suits tend not to have many pockets available. Despite all of this, they are often treated as an optional extra.

Who can deliver a cummerbund tailored to you?

The Winsor Tie Company has now been operating for over a decade, supplying formal wear to individuals and nationally established businesses alike. With almost thirty years of experience, the founders were able to provide a personal tailor service to suit the specific needs of their clients, including items such as the tie or the cummerbund. Their cummerbunds can be made for both ladies and gentlemen, from printed or woven polyester, poly silk, or silk. They can also add a dash of colour to an otherwise monochrome look.

Does the Winsor Tie Company supply other neckwear as well as the cummerbund?

The Winsor Tie Company has an excellent reputation for tailoring a range of neckwear, including the cummerbund, ties, bow ties, cravats, scarves and waistcoats all in a variety of styles, patterns and colours. For more information, visit their website at www.thewinsortiecompany.co.uk

If you crave the elegance of a personalised cummerbund, visit The Winsor Tie Company. They deliver branded products of the highest quality – from club ties to scarves and waistcoasts. Visit their site to see their full range.