On that note, patent leather shoes, made from shiny leather, are the best (and possibly only) shoes to wear with your tuxedo.

When we think classic tuxedo shoes, we think patent leather oxfords. This pair with an almond toe and high-shine finish is exactly what we had in mind. Slip-ons for black-tie affairs? Absolutely.

Tuxedo trousers should have volume ... and his trousers had just the right amount of theatrical flare around his patent leather shoes. He looked extravagant, but also classic and chic.

the 29-year-old landed on a custom Givenchy tuxedo designed by Alexander McQueen alum Sarah Burton. The look featured a leather double-breasted cropped jacket with a notch lapel, matching trousers ...