Cummerbunds: The Definitive Guide to Tuxedo Waist Sashes

[@Oakhart76]

I'm a simple country boy and grew up on a farm. High fashion to me was a cotton T-shirt and a pair of jeans. However, I am enjoying these videos.

[@commandoti8111]

Same i like suits as much as I like plaid shirts and jeans with cowboy boots

[@willfakaroni5808]

Which country?

[@commandoti8111]

Pretty sure he is in the US and is saying country as a subculture rather than an actual country.

[@willfakaroni5808]

@@commandoti8111 Thats the joke

[@Oakhart76]

@@commandoti8111 That is correct

[@matejkincl]

Petition for Raphael to film an entire video in that amazing black tuxedo he's been teasing in short shots for about the past year. I want to see all it's details!

[@rezopolis]

ahahahahah

[@jobmclaren4150]

Finally S.R.S. has returned to the screen, to impose on us his great wisdom when it comes to eveningwear!! Great video, we want more!!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Raphael hasn't gone anywhere! Recently he's been explaining his bespoke shoe commission in this series: www.gentlemansgazette.com/creating-insoles-bespoke-shoes/?

[@CRIS_IS_ON_INFINITE_EARTHS]

I was genuinely surprised by the inner lining of that jacket, it's actually really cool!! Also I was really invested while watching this, I forgot how in depth you guys go and how entertaining that can be!!

[@claudiomalcherfilho4356]

I ALWAYS like to have some fun on my formal attires, so use them with colorful commerbonds or vests. And people always greet me for looking so stylish and full of life and joy.

[@jwec9867]

My Cummberbund is called Bennidict. Bennidict Cummberbund.

[@vascomanata]

jumping on the bandwagon to say I have a full batch of those if anyone is interested hit me up! Bennidict Cummberbund batch

[@allezxander1232]

One of these that you can use to store things would actually be really cool. Like a stylish tool belt.

[@KayKusoden]

Just a history thing, as a Iranian i have to say that. it originates from Medians 800 - 500bce (whom are Kurds, Luris, adheri/azheris and gilaki...) and then persian took it aswell later on (it is not just persian or median it is Iranian thing and by that i mean u can encounter it even in Tajikistan or Afghanistan). and it was not just a military thing, most of people used it in their normal life and yet they use when wearing traditional dresses.

[@michaelcdavis7047]

I am very grateful for your videos. I will be attending a black tie benefit this evening, and I will use all the information I have learned from you, to be dressed as a professional gentleman. I have recommended your tutorials to friends and colleagues.

[@shadow_yb]

Fantastic ensemble, I love the pocket square. And the lining on that jacket, wow!

[@truthreigns7]

Alright Raphael! Who else could do such a classy video and subject then you? Well Preston is coming along quite well too.

[@themoderndandy713]

My cummerbund actually has a sort of buckle in the back - I can't name it, but it's that three-pronged thing that you push into a slot, and it snaps. I find that to be enormously convenient; it's never going to fall apart like some other closures might.

[@willcastellow9713]

I also have a cummerbund that buckles in the back, it is quite satisfying to buckle and it doesn't come apart like other cummerbunds I've went through as a musician.

[@bill99208]

I’m glad that you did this episode. My preference is for a cummerbund as opposed to a waistcoat. While black is my preference in color, I do have a rainbow of colored cummerbunds with matching bow ties (no it didn’t start in high school, but in college). I wear the colored sets depending on my mood, but as said, black is my usual go to. I do have seven tuxedos (All custom except my dinner jacket-white) and a matching set for each tux, but since the lapels are all black, a black bow and bund go very well with all of them. I love wearing formal wear and do it often. Hey, I have a suggestion for a couple of episodes based on your Sinatra style episode: do one on Dean Martin and one on Sammy Davis Jr. They could be a good thing.

[@varun009]

In India we wear something called a "kurta" which is basically a mid-thigh to knee-length tunic similar to the ones used across the civilized ancient world from Persia to rome (very few romans wore togas). I've recently modified the kurta by essentially turning it into a long shirt. The full plaquet permits a closer fit at the waist, but I've reintroduced the Kamarband (meaning waist tie) to the mix as it provides another opportunity for subtle ornamentation. It also looks more appropriate than a trench coat belt which would seem to heavy for the whole thing.

[@flix599]

I read the tumbnail as „ Cummerbunds: the Definitive Gut“. Well placed time data, Preston!

[@marioe6696]

Statement @7:48 made me chuckle lol, I swear I am still a teenager in an adult's body. Great video by the way!

[@bill99208]

I’m going to say it because maybe I am not alone in my love for the cummerbund. Yes, it is probably the most misunderstood item in Men’s wear but it also is the most beautiful piece to wear with a tuxedo. The cummerbund has the ability to make a tall man (or even a medium height man) appear to be taller. It hides that triangle of dress shirt below the button of the tuxedo jacket and so it appears that we are wearing a continuous line of black. Probably the biggest challenge with the cummerbund is trying to get it tight enough (your bow tie should also be snug) so it doesn’t slip down. As I said before I prefer a cummerbund over a waistcoat because it looks more formal over the waistcoat thus giving a formal feeling to everything that you wear for a black-tie occasion. I love SRS’s dinner jacket in that silver. The cummerbund and bow tie truly bring out the color really well. While I don’t wish to push my personal preferences on formal wear on anybody, I would suggest that if you haven’t tried a cummerbund before, why not try it and see if you feel a bit cooler, and maybe even a bit taller than you are. I think you’ll find that you like it a lot better than the current version of a waistcoat which tends to look more like a regular suit vest than a true formal waist covering.

[@Kevinjandro]

Always great content

[@leocomerford]

IIRC (not an expert) it’s not the only Middle Eastern or Indian item of men’s dress to become fashionable in Europe. Back in the eighteenth century a gentleman would often wear a turban in the morning with his dressing gown before putting on his clothes and wig to go outdoors.

[@garrettlundy3959]

Lice was a huge problem for humanity until the development of chemical shampoos of the 20th century. Gotta keep your scalp covered at all times!

[@anguspodgorney1969]

Another great video on a subject that I never realized would become such an integral part of my life. Thank you for bringing this nearly lost gentlemanly knowledge to a wider audience, it is desperately needed. On a sidenote, I was wondering if you’ll be bringing back the wider collar clips to the store as you currently only have the narrow spread version. I have a few shirts that I would like to wear a collar clip with and my narrow model just barely reaches. Thanks

[@vegetables1593]

I want to be able to wear a tuxedo so badly. Luckily I'm only 20 so there's lots of time for an opportunity!

[@Pilzmaxe]

Start by visiting your local opera theater. Enjoy some music and get some education under your belt while wearing a black tie ensemble. What could be better? ;-)

[@vegetables1593]

@@Pilzmaxe Don't you mean under my cummerbund 😉

[@catterinax]

@@Pilzmaxe or under your cummerbund 😁

[@michaelcdavis7047]

@@PilzmaxeI concur with your statement to the reader. He should continue to immerse himself in social activities that encourage formal wear at their events. The opera, and theater would be an excellent start. Also, engage with people who share your interests. You can immerse yourself by meeting new people. There are many who could serve as a mentor, and never give up on your ambitions. Best wishes

[@Pilzmaxe]

@@catterinax that's right: never wear a belt with your cumberbund.

[@BlueJayWaters]

I've never worn one when I've dressed in black tie. I had a vest that unfortunately my stomach has grown a bit too big for to wear properly now. I did plan on getting a red one to match my red bow tie for potential red sea rigging, but now I have to get just a regular black one to replace my vest. Though to be honest, with today's casualization of everything, I would be willing to forgo both a cummerbund or vest for my formal events. I rarely see anyone wear them during these functions anyways.

[@siegfriedo]

Just because everybody does it wrong, we should not do either. 😉 I would never wear a black tie ensemble without a cummerbund or BT waistcoat.

[@TheTerryE]

Would love to know more about that silver/grey dinner jacket. It looks like a "birdseye." Great cloth.

[@Pilzmaxe]

I wear the following black fie outfit to the opera regularly: 20€ black bowtie from eBay, 10€ black tie dress shirt from eBay, 30€ Tuxedo from ebay. 20€ burgundy cumberbund from eBay, 100€ Bally Shoes also from ebay (they are black derbies with broughing, so not really black tie appropriate, but i don't have opera pumps or shiny shoes), plain stainless steal cufflinks i inherited from my Dad, red paisley pocket square for 1€ from eBay. It's a lame, horrible and cheap compilation (except for the Bally shoes) but believe it or not: i'm usually the best dressed guy around and get tons of compliments because people here rarely ever see someone wearing a black tie outfit so the bar is incredibly low.

[@Lensmaster1]

It sounds like a win to me.

[@siegfriedo]

Where I live some people go to the National theater wearing athletic apparel or jeans and t-shirts/sweatshirts. Whatsmore, they are even let in by the theater staff! Horrendous.

[@michaelt312]

Would it make sense for the backing to be white? This would avoid a color bleed.

[@claudioballesterosdeaguiar1569]

I'm slowly incorporating a bit more old fashioned look into my wardrobe (i.e., Late Edwardian to 1920s), so I'd love to get from you the references to the images you show. Specially the ones with daywear cummerbunds

[@rohiinazar1991]

We call the belt kamarband, in Afghanistan. I always watch your videos

[@pashasoofi30]

Interestingly the word kamarband is still in use in iran, but it only refers to regular belts. to my knowledge we don't even have a word for cummerbund anymore.

[@VISOVNI]

Cummervest had me rolling.

[@flamenice3055]

Hey. I saw a cool vintage tuxedo but has no buttonhole on the lapel (it’s made of silk btw) I was wondering if it would be possible for a tailor to sew a buttonhole onto the lapel or not.

[@MarcelGomesPan]

I really like that silver dinner jacket! 👍

[@justusedenbourgh]

Great Video!

[@tom95001]

I am curious, when wearing a tuxedo, where/how would you recommend concealing a firearm? could it be concealed behind the cummerbund or would you recommend carrying under the arm? (USA, Yes, I am Licensed to carry)

[@catterinax]

I don't have an answer but there are probably some good examples in the James Bond movies.

[@chrisNNN]

Ankle holster, not ideal I know

[@siegfriedo]

​@@chrisNNN I second that.

[@garrettlundy3959]

1. Use a ‘belly band’ directly under the cummerbund. Tuxedo pants don’t normally use belts so you can’t use an IWB holster 2. Shoulder rig, but have to tailor your coat around it. But you have to tailor your regular sport coats already 3. Ankle 4. Easiest of all, get a small enough handgun and a pocket holster for the tuxedo jacket. Get a Blackwatch Tartan dinner jacket and the pattern really keeps anything from printing.

[@Hondo0101]

Great video

[@AIRWOLF-l6g]

Mine has the the strap to long; should I cut it off or what should I do?

[@akhanddbangladesh8274]

2:19 thanks for your effort to mention it correctly the "South Asia" .. not like india as everyone would've said, without thinking that South Asia is not india but of a region of various groups, ethnicities, nations, kingdom, people & countries (to be honest there was no such a thing called india till 1947). ... then, "Kamar" or "Komor" in Bangla & Persian language literally means "waist" & "band" means "blinder" .. kinda' makes sense as elite Bangali, Persians & Ottomans founded Bengal sultanate in Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, (which is now modern day Bangladesh) in 14th to 16th century right around the same time of the Mughal empire which was located couple of thousands miles away to the west. .. the waist blinder was famously used to carry or fasten a sword or decorative dagger which was a symbol of nobility.

[@juanhartley4897]

Can you do a video about waist sash outside of the tux. Idk the name of them but I find them so stylish lol

[@laughingskull3881]

honestly ill always choose a waist coat over a cumberbund for one reason not talked about here. pockets! that classic one u showed when u showed the history that had pockets id definately wear, otherwise, nah. i usually put my swiss army knife and keys or hankercheif in the low pockets of my waist coat

[@mihailbanu7863]

FINALLY!

[@TheGabygael]

ruffles are said to make a huge comeback

[@crobatchoppurple8728]

in other words there will be another video about white waistcoats and bow ties in a black tie dress code? interesting

[@BurgerMeister19]

Video suggestion Disney Jungle Cruise I would like to see what is accurate and what is just Hollywood malarkey

[@eddyvideostar]

The cummerbund looks like a back and stomach support like a solar belt with velcro, holding up athletic pants.

[@anantverma3428]

Since I heard the name CUMMERBUND, I was skeptical it originated in India as I'm an Indian who speaks Hindi...& in Hindi Kamar band literally means something which cover your waist or back. Happy to know there's an Indian origin accessory in a western outfit.

[@no1talks]

I must break ranks on the matching tie/cummerbund issue. I wear matching sets with self-tie bow ties, when on a cruise.

[@RadTechRyan]

Hey I really hope you can help answer my question, but.. I'm getting married soon and am a bit on the shorter side. Will a black cummerbund look good on me on someone who is 5 foot 5?

[@garrettlundy3959]

If the suit fits properly everything will be proportional no matter how short or tall you are. Also Congratulations!🎉

[@Salem_Rabbit]

Cummer means Waist Bund means closing Technically meaning something you wrap around waist. In Islam, you can actually go shirtless everywhere. The only mandatory thing that guys need to cover was the body from naval to just below the knee. Since trousers could not go upto the naval. Hence guys wore cummerbund to cover the naval part.

[@jesusrojas6427]

Now I’m wondering if they have large one for big belly gentleman like me.

[@photomukund]

Pls make a video on where to get money for all these things.

[@gentlemansgazette]

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[@garrettlundy3959]

Dogecoin 😂

[@lloydharris1272]

I was taught that the pleat face upwards.

[@ZachariahMBaird]

What's the pattern on that jacket called?

[@garrettlundy3959]

The silver-grey one? Looks like a Nailhead or Birdseye texture. Can’t say for sure, my iPhone screen isn’t a 75” 4K tv

[@TheTriumfAnt]

If the pleats are facing down it doesn't make your cummerbund a very effective crumb catcher :)

[@SuperRip7]

I like it.

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

Honestly I do have to disagree slightly. I think it can be acceptable to wear no cummerbund or waist covering with a tuxedo, as long as the tuxedo is properly fitted

[@siegfriedo]

Yes of course, it is acceptable to not wear a cummerbund. You wear a proper BT waistcoat instead.

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

@@siegfriedo yes and no. If you’re not comfortable wearing a waist coat or cummerbund, as long as the tux is fitted properly the difference isn’t really noticeable unless you’re sitting down and the jacket is open. Sometimes it is ok to break the rules

[@cemetry]

I don't understand how could anyone confuse India with Persia if they are mentally sane or an adult. 'Kamar' means hips and 'bandh' means to tie which was then adopted and changed into cummerbund by the then British robbers. Indians back in the day use to wear it to secure their lowers like a modern day belts.

[@astphaire]

18:20 lol!

[@gnorpflorbsen8665]

I found this informative, thank you! Yet I must say that considering your concern with promoting an awareness of tradition, enthusiasm for high quality items, and a sense of good taste, you do yourselves a disservice with the intro music. Jazz is an excellent choice-- but why not hire a musician with greater concern for technique and reverence for the language. The saxophonist exhibits sloppy tonguing and is not 'in the pocket' as they say (the musical equivalent of a clip-on tie from Walmart). There is no shortage of creative, disciplined, and affordable musicians who could provide something that really swings and shows greater reverence for what is both a highly technical and emotional music of improvisation and innovation.

[@ankushmanhas5194]

❤

[@ithinkmynameismoo5e]

Editor and Producer should have caught the glaring issue with this video.....

[@dandiehm8414]

I noticed it too, and was grateful that it was cleared up after the first few minutes. Possibly time for a re-shoot?

[@davidsiler5505]

🧐

[@eliasingemundsen1304]

Nice video yet again👏👏👏You said that if you wear a double-breasted smoking jacket, you dont want to wear a cummerbund. What if you take the jacket off?

[@vascomanata]

why would you take the jacket off? black tiee is supposed to be simple and sober and, as a rule of etiquette you should never take the jacket off

[@themoderndandy713]

I actually prefer wearing a cummerbund with double-breasted dinner suits and jackets for that reason. Generally, you won't want to take your jacket off. However, there may come times you're basically forced to, such as with a busted A/C or a particularly hot climate outdoors. I've even had to take my white tie tailcoat off while vigorously ballroom dancing in a dance hall with no A/C. I suppose I just disagree with Raphael here.

[@henrylemelay5436]

Dutch:geen boutonniere en ook een pochet.Beide versieringen. Als het pochet als zakdoek zou worden gebruikt dan zou het wel kunnen 😮

[@rokiedecentra9656]

yeah i feel like i been living under a rock

[@FalenAnjel2]

Raphael this was a very informative video but that nose thing (Your left, videos right) keeps taking my attention away. I hate to call you out on it but I think sending an email might get lost under other emails just for a simple thing.

[@project_insight2]

Am I the only one that notice some dust hanging in his nose hair is disturbing?

[@curioushorse800]

He is wrong about its history. Its originated from india and is called kamar band which translate to waist tightener. It is still used by our priests who wear dhotis. And by warriors who goes into war.

[@pixelfacekillah]

Can we tell the world, that there is only ONE B...in the word "cummerbund"!? 🤣

[@moscas85]

Please leave the humor behind. Or check out Jay Formans videos who KNOWS how to incorporate humor.

[@SHCBiddu]

Kamar Bandh

[@m.at.2490]

Please delete your background music, very shrilling

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