What does it mean when the sizing says "6 inch drop" on a tuxedo?Updated 5 months ago

"Nested sizing" is also frequently referred to as a 6" drop size scale. This means whatever the jacket size is the trousers will be 6" less. For example a 40R jacket only comes with 34" waist trousers (no mix and matching). A size 42R would come with 36" waist trousers; a 44R would come with 38 waist trousers, etc. In addition to "6 inch drop", some designers such as Paul Betenly are now creating "7 inch drop" tuxedos as well.

Even if your sizes do not fit a perfect 6 inch drop, your local tailor can usually do minor alterations to have the tuxedo fit you properly. For example, suppose you are a 40R jacket but have a 32 inch waist. In this situation, your tailor will take your 34 waist pants in to a 32 waist. Suppose a different gentleman is a 40R jacket but has a 35 waist. In this situation, the tailor would then let the waist out at the seams to accommodate the 35 inch waist.

For gentleman's measurements that are not close to a 6 inch drop (ex. 50R jacket with 48 waist or 50R jacket with 36 waist), it is recommended to not purchase a nested tuxedo with a 6 inch drop and look for a tuxedo available in a "separates program". A separates program allows the customer to order any size jacket with any size pants.

For reference, many of the tuxedos that we carry are available in a separates program. If you are interested in a higher-end separates tuxedo, please be sure to check out the Mirage by Calvin Klein Tuxedo or the Langford by Ralph Lauren Tuxedo.