Which Way Does a Cummerbund Go?

Cummerbunds are designed with rows of pleats that should be worn facing upwards. Cummerbunds should be worn at your natural waist line. This means your trousers should be worn around the level of your navel and half of your cummerbund should be covering your shirt.

Do the pleats on a cummerbund go up or down?

The cummerbund is worn around the waist, placed on top of a shirt and pants. ... Before you put on your cummerbund, always turn it so the pleats are facing up. (Remember, you won't catch any crumbs if the pleats are down.) The cummerbund then secures in the back.

What's the point of a Cumberbund?

The primary purpose of the tuxedo cummerbund is the preserve the immaculate presentation expected when wearing formal attire. Serving as a waist covering, a tuxedo cummerbund prevents your shirt from showing below the buttoning point of your jacket, maintaining a much neater appearance.