A tuxedo is the one garment every man eventually needs — for a gala, a black-tie wedding, or a milestone evening. Here's how to buy the right one in Dubai, from lapel to shoes.
When you need a tuxedo
If the invitation says black tie, or the event is an evening affair at a five-star venue, a tuxedo is the correct choice. For daytime or less formal weddings, a sharp suit is better suited.
Lapel styles
- Peak lapel — sharp and upward-pointing, the most formal and traditional.
- Shawl lapel — a smooth, rounded collar; elegant and popular today.
Colour
Black and midnight navy are the classics. A white dinner jacket with black trousers is a Gulf-evening favourite. Explore our tuxedo collection and black-tie styles.
Shirt, bow tie and shoes
A crisp white dress shirt, a self-tie black bow tie matched to the lapel facing, and polished black patent or leather shoes complete the look. Keep accessories minimal — black tie is about restraint.
Fit and alterations
On camera, fit reads before anything else. The shoulders should sit clean and the jacket close without strain. We finish every tuxedo in our Dubai atelier so it fits you exactly, in sizes 42–70.
Buy rather than rent
A well-cut tuxedo you own always fits better than a rental and earns its keep across years of events. For weddings, we can coordinate the groom and groomsmen together through our Wedding Party service.
Get fitted
Browse tuxedos or message a stylist on WhatsApp. Complimentary alterations on every suit and tuxedo ordered online.