Luckily, J.Crew has a Ludlow tuxedo for $790. Brooks had a one-button peak-lapel and a Fitzgerald-cut tuxedo for $1,098. That's pricey. And I don't feel fit enough to pull off a one-button anything.

At that point, tuxedos were already distinguished by two crucial factors: a jacket with satin lapels, typically peak or shawl, and trousers with a matching satin stripe running down the exterior side.

Can I still wear my 40-year old mint-condition shawl collar tuxedo jacket, or should I wear only my newer peaked lapel tux? Both are single breasted and fit me well. One of the great pleasures of ...

Tuxedos are unarguably the standard-bearer for black-tie events, traditionally exuding a higher level of sophistication with distinct features such as satin lapels and a bow tie.

Percentage of Votes: 30.85 percent This is a black wool tuxedo with tails, peak lapels, pearl vest and tie. Another formal tuxedo with tails, this one can be worn in the evening at a black tie affair.

Priced at about $499 each tuxedo is fully customizable—e.g. men can choose from Shawl or Wide Peak Lapel, number of buttons including double breasted, vents, pockets, etc ...

There was one man among the safely-dressed set that deserves special mention: presenter Josh Hutcherson who hit the carpet in a midnight blue, one-button, peak-lapel tuxedo with grosgrain lapel ...

I just bought my first tuxedo, and I wanted a classic style. The jacket is single-breasted with notch lapels, the shirt has a wing collar, and the pants have cuffs. Have I done anything wrong ...

A classic tuxedo never goes out of fashion. This Ralph Lauren wool design with peak lapels can be rented for $180. By William Porter | wporter@denverpost.com | The Denver Post ...

In fact he wore two. As you can clearly see from the below pictures, President Obama wore both a peak- and a notch-lapel tuxedo.