For a number of modern grooms, the thought of having to wear tuxedos to weddings is a distasteful one. Tuxedos are notorious for being bland, boring and uncomfortable.

Well, it’s time to correct that notion. You can still be modern and stylish even while wearing this traditional formal wear. In the last few decades, tuxedos have experienced a continuous evolution and style-revamping that has brought more choices to hip and fashion-conscious grooms around the world.

You’re no longer required to wear tailcoats, gloves and a top hat to your wedding, unless you want to. These days, more and more tuxedo jacket and shirt styles are introduced to the huge groomswear market.

The evolution of tuxedo styles and designs is represented by the popularity of the band collar tuxedo shirt.

The Band Collar Tuxedo Shirt

The band collar tuxedo shirt, also known as the mandarin collar tuxedo shirt, is a style marked by its unusual, stand-up collar that meets at the very front of the shirt and is fastened with the use of a button.

What makes this tuxedo shirt style so unique and charming is that it doesn’t require you to wear a tie with your tuxedo. All you need to do is to find a nice button cover to add to the neck button of your band collar shirt.

With this tuxedo shirt style, you won’t have to worry about finding the right tie that matches your tuxedo and complements your bride’s attire.

Another advantage of going for this tuxedo shirt style is that you can display your non-conformist attitude and your individuality simply by going against tradition and opting for a band collar tuxedo shirt instead of a laydown collared shirt. By wearing this shirt, you get to show off your fashion preferences and your personal style without raising the ire of your lovely bride and your extremely busy wedding planner.

Band collar tuxedo shirts usually feature convertible cuffs or barrel cuffs. If the shirt design won’t allow you to use cuff links, use button covers instead.

When choosing your band collar tuxedo shirt, you have the option to either go for a plain and undecorated shirt or to go for a pleated garment. For a formal wedding, go for a pleated formal shirt for added elegance.

Choosing or Accessorizing Your Band Collar Tuxedo Shirt:

Band collar tuxedo shirts are best worn with a mandarin style jacket. Mandarin style jackets don’t have lapels, making them the excellent jacket for your band collar tuxedo shirt.

These shirts also come in a multitude of different colors. During wedding peak seasons, you can expect manufacturers and designers to release band collar tuxedo shirts in every imaginable color. The number of color choices you have only shows the popularity of this shirt style.

Pick your shirt color according to the theme of the wedding and its level of formality. For ultra-formal weddings, stick with plain white or a very light ivory to maintain a dignified and formal appearance.

Check out this video for tips on how to choose a right tuxedo.