QoS Cummerbund
Martin Aston
LondonPosts: 408MI6 Agent
Did Bond wear a Cummerbund in Quantum of Solace?
Martin Aston
LondonPosts: 408MI6 Agent
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I personally think the cummerbund has had it's day. For me it conjures up images of the tacky 70's - Not a good look.
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I disagree completely re the cummerbund having had its day. If worn correctly, its a valid and complimentary item that completes and compliments the panache of the complete outfit. The trick with all men's evening attire, is to make sure its subtle and understated. That's why the classic looks (which includes the cummerbund) always look good. The QoS midnight blue dinner suit is about as far as you can push the envelope tastefully.
I fully agree tacky fashion trends though- esp those seen in the seventies were awful! Such as over the top ruffles or power blue / orange suits. Urrgh!
I agree. Craig looks good in anything (well, except that outfit from the first Skyfall set photos), but most people look dated and awkward. I prefer the look of suspenders these days, though, I would say it is still worth owning a cummerbund just in case. There can be exceptions.
Some also think that if you wear braces you also do not need to wear a cummerbund - this one has very divided opinions.
Personally I do not wear a cummerbund with my braces.
Mr C going without in CR was to probably show off his frame and the bespoke nature of the shirt. In the ene, its what you are comfortable wearing and look good in to please yourself.
So, do you just use side adjusters to hold up the trousers? The cummerbund takes the place of a waistcoat. It has nothing to do with braces; it is not a belt by any means.
I, too, have always learned that if you wear braces, you don't wear a cummerbund. Generally, a belt is not formal enough for these situations anyways. I was told it is cummerbund or waistcoat or braces, avoid belts in a very formal outfit.
Yes I have side adjusters on the trousers.
You have to look at the purpose they serve. Both a waistcoat and a cummerbund serve as a waist-covering. They both serve to hide the bottom of the shirt below where the studs end. They also conceal the waistband of the trousers. They're kind of what holds the outfit together underneath. Braces and side tabs serve to hold up the trousers. Trousers with side tabs can be worn with braces, as long as the tabs aren't used. For braces it's best to have just a little extra room in the waist. When it comes to wearing a suit, a belt and braces are not worn together because the serve the same purpose. In black tie, the cummerbund and waistcoat do not conflict with the braces. And when wearing a waistcoat it's especially helpful to wear braces because it keeps the trousers at a consistent height with the bottom of the waistcoat. A waistcoat also serves to hide the braces and a cummerbund hides the working parts of the braces.
I hope this explains why a waist-covering and braces both work well together for practical and aesthetic purposes.