The Many Benefits of Cummerbund Cooler Back to their origin, cummerbunds were and remain cooler waist covering options than vests. Color Moderation It’s a popular trend for modern day weddings and proms for men to wear the colors of their female counterparts, to look like a matching set. With a cummerbund the color swatch stays smaller and therefore more understated. Slimming Generally when worn correctly, cummerbunds tend to make men look taller with a thinner waist. Crumb Catchers The upward facing pleats served as excellent crumb catchers. In fact, that is still a nickname for the accessory even today. How To Properly Wear a Cummerbund Cummerbunds are meant to be worn with the pleats facing upward. Downward-facing pleats are actually incorrect. Because cummerbunds are waist coverings, they should be worn at the natural waist. This means that the trousers should be worn around the level of the navel, and half the cummerbund should cover the shirt, and the other half the trousers. Lastly, and possibly this goes without saying, a cummerbund should always be paired with a bow tie, preferably one in a matching fabric. What can you pair with a cummerbund: Bowtie Pocket Square Cufflinks Suspenders 2 Piece Set: Jacob Alexander Men's Solid Color Cummerbund and Pre-Tied Bowtie Jacob Alexander Royal Tartans Plaid Men's Cummerbund Pre-Tied Bowtie & Hanky Set Jacob Alexander Men's Cheetah Animal Print Cummerbund and Bow Tie Set Woven Double Stripe Men's Cummerbund Self-Tie Bow Tie and Pocket Square Set Jacob Alexander Royal Tartans Plaid Men's Cummerbund and Self-Tie Bow Tie Set Royal Tartans Plaid Men's Cummerbund Self-Tie Bow Tie and Pocket Square Set Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Customer Reviews 3.7 out of 5 stars 9 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 4.6 out of 5 stars 2 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 Design Solid Color Royal Tartans Plaid Cheetah Animal Print Woven Double Stripe Royal Tartans Plaid Royal Tartans Plaid Jacob Alexander ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓