2006-10-18 04:49:21 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Funnily enough I was asked this question just a little while ago - I am pleased to see we reached the right conclusion by looking at the grain and cut of the material.
"One common question about cummerbunds is: do the pleats face up or down? The answer: the pleats face UP, as if they were little pockets. If you make crumbs while you eat, the cummerbund pleats should be able to catch your slovenly mess. One last note: you can wear a vest or a cummerbund, but not both. That would be gauche (that's bad)."
2006-10-18 05:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by Sue 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Having once been employed in a store that rented tuxedos and the accessories, I can say to be correct the pleats should be up. Historically a cummerbund was a sash, which was worn around the waist, and pleated so that the pleats could be used as pockets.
2006-10-18 05:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by Beau R 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
How To Wear A Cummerbund
2016-12-08 19:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by finnen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pleats up.
The pleats on the cummerbund are a hold over from british colonial days, and the pleats were always worn up to hold tickets, coat stubs etc.
2006-10-18 04:51:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I used to have to wear one as a uniform to work and I was told the purpose of it is to catch crumbs and since they're not going to get in their with the pleats down I guess it's up...however, I think it looks nicer down.
2006-10-18 04:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
I have to disagree... Personally, I think pleated pants are stylish !! As a Woman who's dressed many a Man -- Boxers go with Pleated pants and if you know "when" to look, you can still find the "junk" ;) SLAM !! lol :))
2016-03-22 13:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by Elaine 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pleats up
2006-10-18 05:02:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi > goodly Q Wully.
It is pleats downwards.
Bloomin' things. Yet good fun.
That way, the spilt hot soup does not travel up into nether regions.
I wear a bow-tye upside down on purpose to go with it, but that is just me.
Bob.
2006-10-18 05:03:19 · answer #8 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its up... to catch the crumbs I know the crumbs would be better on your trouers or on the floor and you wouldnt have to pick them out of your cummerbund later but have fun and a good night
2006-10-18 05:36:05 · answer #9 · answered by bobonumpty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
garrye is correct, you should wear it pleats up honey...my man wears a cumber band for formal occasions and always wears it pleats up...don't embarrass yourself and wear it incorrectly
2006-10-18 05:04:53 · answer #10 · answered by Denise W 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋