{"id":1452,"date":"2014-08-16T21:09:36","date_gmt":"2014-08-17T01:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/?p=1452"},"modified":"2025-07-30T15:52:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T19:52:08","slug":"tuxedo-shirt-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/tuxedo-shirt-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuxedo Shirt Styles"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are several styles of dress shirt that can be appropriate for wearing with a tuxedo. The following is an explanation of the three options we have that accommodate tuxedo studs: Pleated Front, Pique Bib Front and Plain Tuxedo Front. This post also explains how the removable faux pearl buttons work and has some other style suggestions for Tuxedo shirts. For more information on recommended formal attire, see Proper Cloth’s official Tuxedo Shirt Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pleated Front<\/h2>\n

The pleated tuxedo shirt front has pleats down the front of the shirt. The pleats are made with the actual fabric of the shirt, so they will match the rest of the shirt precisely (no matter what fabric you’ve selected for the shirt). Our design has 10 pleats on each side of the shirt, and a fused placket in the center of the shirt. The pleats measure about 10″ across the front of the shirt. Each pleat is about 7\/16″ wide. Since the pleats are made from the shirt fabric itself they run all the way to the bottom of the shirt front.<\/p>\n

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Piqu\u00e9 Bib Front<\/h2>\n

The piqu\u00e9 bib front tuxedo shirt has a special pique fabric sewn on the front. \u00a0This is a beautiful fabric from Thomas Mason with the classic piqu\u00e9 texture. \u00a0The bib is 10 inches wide and goes just below the 5th button. \u00a0There is no placket added to this shirt style, so the front is very clean and simple.<\/p>\n

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\"Piqu\u00e9<\/p>\n

Plain Tuxedo Shirt Front<\/h2>\n

The plain tuxedo shirt front is basically just like a french front, except (like the other tuxedo fronts) the top four buttons are removable so that the shirt can be worn with studs.<\/p>\n

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The plain tuxedo front is the most modern, minimalist option and a Proper Cloth favorite. \u00a0It’s a particularly clean finish to the shirt front and with tuxedo studs it’s particularly elegant.
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Removing the Top Four Buttons and Inserting Studs<\/h2>\n

On all of our tuxedo shirt fronts, we’ve made the top four buttons removable so that the shirt can be worn with tuxedo studs. \u00a0The top four buttons are sewn together on a strip of fabric as shown below.<\/p>\n

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Note that for our tuxedo shirts both the removable buttons and the buttons below them on the shirt front of a tuxedo are smaller (9mm diameter) than the standard buttons (12mm diameter) we use on our shirts. \u00a0We do this so that we can keep the button holes smaller for a snug fit on the tuxedo studs. \u00a0We’ve found that some tuxedo studs have smaller diameters and we want to ensure that no matter what size tuxedo studs you use they are not going to fall out of your shirt. \u00a0We also think the smaller buttons on the shirt front make for an elegant formal look.<\/p>\n

Also note that the button holes on the back side of the shirt front are aligned horizontally. \u00a0This helps keep the shirt front straight and also holds the studs in place.<\/p>\n

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Why are only the top four buttons removable?<\/h2>\n

This is the current industry standard for tuxedo shirt fronts. \u00a0Historically it would only be the top three buttons, but in the last few decades, it’s become more normal for a tuxedo shirt to accommodate four studs. \u00a0Some are bothered by the result that this leaves at least one, if not two normal buttons showing above the belt, but keep in mind this is totally normal. Traditionally you might cover up those buttons with a cummerbund. \u00a0More generally, when the jacket is buttoned up it will cover them regardless.<\/p>\n

What other shirt front options can be appropriate for wearing with a tuxedo?<\/h2>\n

These days, it’s not totally out of the question to simply wear a really nice white shirt with a tuxedo. \u00a0In this case we suggest selecting the French Front style and opting for nice\u00a0mother of pearl buttons<\/a>\u00a0to give the shirt a bit more luxurious touch. \u00a0Another option is to choose the\u00a0fly front style<\/a>\u00a0so that the buttons will be covered completely.<\/p>\n

Which collar do you recommend for a tuxedo shirt?<\/h2>\n

If you plan to wear the shirt with a bow-tie, we generally recommend the classic English Spread collar<\/a>\u00a0or slightly taller President Spread collar<\/a>.\u00a0 Both are\u00a0spread wide enough that the collar points do not stick out too far below the bow-tie, yet not so cutaway that the bow-tie does not have support on the sides to keep it straight. Other fun collars to consider would be the super-traditional Wingtip collar<\/a>. \u00a0You could also have some fun with the smaller Franklin Spread collar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What cuff style do you recommend for a tuxedo shirt?<\/h2>\n

For a formal shirt like this we strongly suggest one of the French Cuff styles<\/a>. It’s not the end of the world to use barrel cuffs, but if there ever was a time where cufflinks are appropriate it would be with a tuxedo.<\/p>\n

What fabric do you recommend for a tuxedo shirt?<\/h2>\n

Any nice white fabric will work fine. We generally recommend a luxurious white twill<\/a>\u00a0due to its\u00a0subtle shine and opaque appearance\u2013a perfect combination for a formal shirt that photographs well. However,\u00a0some folks prefer a crisp,\u00a0lighter-weight broadcloth<\/a>\u00a0especially when pairing with a pleated front or bib front design.<\/p>\n\n\n

More on Tuxedos & Black Tie<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check our guide to styling tuxedos<\/a>, which has information on the different types of tuxedos, colors, and tips on how to style them. For a the history of black tie, you can check out the deep dive written by our friends over at Black Tie Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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