Corporate tuxedos for formal events: what to choose

A tuxedo, known in Britain as a dinner suit, is an evening jacket with satin or grosgrain lapels, trousers with a satin side stripe and a black bow tie. Companies choose it for events marked "black tie", such as year-end galas, awards nights, anniversaries and brand launches. Choosing well comes down to three decisions: the event's dress code, who will wear it, and a production timeline worked backwards from the event date.

How a tuxedo differs from a business suit

Detail	Business suit	Tuxedo
Lapel	Same cloth as the jacket	Faced in satin or grosgrain
Trousers	Same cloth, no stripe	Satin stripe down each leg
Shirt	Standard business shirt	White shirt, pleated or plain front
Accessories	Tie	Black bow tie; cummerbund or waistcoat optional
Colour	Many tones	Black or very deep navy

Structurally a tuxedo is still a men's suit, so the production process follows the suit pattern, while minimum quantity and price depend on cloth and details such as the satin facing, and we confirm them during consultation.

Dress codes: what "black tie" means

• Black tie: tuxedo with a black bow tie. This is the usual level for corporate dinners and awards nights.
• White tie: more formal still, with tails; rare in corporate events.
• Black tie optional or "formal": guests may wear a tuxedo or a well-kept dark suit.

State the dress code clearly on the invitation. If staff are only there to serve or assist, organisers do not have to put the whole team in tuxedos.

Who in the company should wear one

• MCs and hosts: the focus of the room, so they need a jacket that holds its line and has a little stretch for movement.
• Executives speaking, receiving or presenting awards: they appear on stage and in photographs, so stitching quality and a colour that photographs well matter.
• Welcome team: matching colour and cut create a strong first impression at the door.
• Service or support staff: a waistcoat with a shirt separates them from guests and executives.

Mon Amie Uniform has worked with Công ty CP Phát triển Bóng đá Đồng Tháp.

Cloth and colour for stage and camera

• Black or very deep navy? Under stage lighting and flash, very deep navy (midnight blue) often reads as a richer black than black that turns slightly grey. Judge swatches under both lobby lighting and daylight.
• Cloth: wool or a wool blend for drape and a smooth surface; polyester-viscose if low creasing during long movement matters more. Mon Amie confirms the options available at consultation.
• Stretch: MCs and the welcome team benefit from light give for reaching and bowing.
• Satin lapels: choose a durable surface and press through a thin cloth.

Lapel styles and combinations are in our design library.

Cost and quantities

Mon Amie publishes starting prices for the related items:

• Men's business suits from 3,000,000 VND, minimum 5 sets.
• Waistcoats from 600,000 VND, minimum 5.
• Men's shirts and trousers from 600,000 VND each, minimum 20 of each.
• Accessories from 150,000 VND, minimum 20.

The 3,000,000 VND figure applies to a business suit. A tuxedo adds satin facings, a trouser stripe and other details, so its price depends on cloth and style; we confirm it during consultation. Real prices depend on fabric, style and quantity.

If the event repeats yearly, a tailored set with measurements stored under employee IDs means later events do not start from zero, and alterations are covered by the free 3-year warranty at every showroom.

Working backwards from the event date

Allow 4–6 weeks after sample approval for measuring, making and delivery. Plan from the event date backwards:

1. Fix the date, dress code and list of wearers.
2. Subtract 4–6 weeks for measuring, making and delivery, then keep a few spare days for fitting and adjustment on site.
3. Go back further for three design options and sample approval; Mon Amie produces only after you sign off.
4. Start with the survey and consultation.

All of this sits within our six-step process. If time is tighter, say so at the survey and Mon Amie will explain what can be done.

Hoàng Vy – Mon Amie was founded in 1991 and runs a 1,000 m² workshop with more than 80 skilled tailors. Quality is checked at three stages (cutting, assembly, finishing), with weekly progress updates. You can request a quotation on our quote page or call 0888.111.118 (same number on Zalo), including the event date and the number of wearers.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a difference between a tuxedo and a smoking?

No. "Tuxedo" is the American term, "dinner jacket" is the British one and Vietnamese usually says "smoking". All describe the evening suit for a black-tie dress code.

Can women wear tuxedos?

Often yes. Many events accept a dark women's suit in place of an evening gown. Women's business suits start from 1,500,000 VND, minimum 5 sets; Mon Amie confirms styles and cloth during consultation.

Can a tuxedo be reused for other events?

Yes, with good care. A tuxedo suits any black-tie event, so a company can reuse it. Measurements are stored under employee IDs, and alterations are covered by the free 3-year warranty at every showroom.

Should we choose a black tuxedo or very deep navy?

Under stage lighting and flash, very deep navy (midnight blue) often reads as a richer black than black that turns slightly grey, so many events consider both. The surest way is to judge real swatches under lobby lighting and daylight at the design stage before settling on a colour.