Black Satin Silk Cummerbund

The Timeless Silk Satin Cummerbund

Evolving from a sash worn around the waist, a cummerbund is a unique accessory that refines your midsection while imparting an unexpected variation to your waist that breaks up the bulk of a dinner jacket and formal trousers. This produces an elegant effect that imparts dignity and sophistication to any gentleman.

This cummerbund has been carefully crafted from radiant silk satin, the most common weave for cummerbunds in contemporary styling. To respect the dignity and beauty of Black Tie, we insist upon only the very finest silk. Sourced from a renowned Italian silk mill, this silk satin is made from warp satin, which imparts a superior sheen and ethereal luster when compared with the cheaper, and inferior, weft satin utilized by most modern manufacturers. It is, with no exaggeration, the most expensive satin in the world. 

This cummerbund features an elastic loop that should be secured to the button of your trousers. Doing so will securely hold the cummerbund in its proper position and ensure that it does not ride up as you move. With its generous panel measuring 62 cm x 15 cm, or 24.5” x 6,” at its widest point, this cummerbund will also fully cover your waistband and prevent your shirt from poking out in an unsightly way

Size Option: This cummerbund is also available in a smaller size designed to be worn by slimmer gentlemen. We recommend considering this cummerbund if your waist size is 33 inches - 84 cm or smaller and you prefer the trimmest possible fit for your cummerbund.

During the Golden Age of Menswear, stylish gentlemen went to the effort of matching the fabrics of their Black Tie ensembles, ensuring that their bow ties, faced lapels, cummerbunds, and shoelaces were properly coordinated. To help you achieve this level of style perfection, Fort Belvedere is happy to carry coordinating bow ties, designed to harmonize with each and every one of our cummerbunds.

While you may choose how to keep your waist covered, a waist covering of some kind is essential, and a cummerbund is, for most gentlemen, an excellent option because it flatters the figure by cinching the waist and, because of its reduced size, is more breathable and cooler than a formal evening waistcoat.

Questions?

If you have questions about choosing a cummerbund for yourself or someone else, let us know, we are happy to help.