Sophos Cummerbund Black
A formalwear essential with timeless appeal. Crafted in smooth satin with classic pleats, this black cummerbund adds polish and proportion to evening attire. Designed to sit neatly at the waist, it completes a tuxedo with understated elegance. Pre-fastened for ease, boxed for gifting, and ready for any black-tie occasion.
A cummerbund should be worn with the pleats facing up.
This is the traditional and correct orientation for both style and function.
Here’s why the pleats face upward:
- Historical function: The upward-facing pleats were originally designed to hold small items like ticket stubs or loose change—hence the nickname “crumb-catcher”.
- Visual polish: Pleats-up creates a cleaner, more intentional look. Wearing them downward can signal unfamiliarity with formalwear etiquette.
- Placement tip: The cummerbund should sit at your natural waist, covering the waistband of your trousers and the bottom of your shirt. It helps smooth out any bunching and completes the black-tie silhouette.