Fashion Journalism: Cheap and Chic

Forget Luella's frilly dresses and Swarovski encrusted flapper dresses, this season is all about masculine tailoring, as the tux makes its return. The evening classic, typically black with a satin lapel, has been transformed into a 'must-have' this winter, with designers from Hermes to Dolce & Gabbana adding their spin on the classic dinner suit.
Previously a formal necessity for balls and weddings, the tux was teamed with a white shirt and bow-tie; however this season we will be pairing it with glamorous dresses, high-waisted trousers and chiffon blouses. The tux is a 'myriad of possibilities', as described by Vogue, dressed up or down it is a 'must-have' in your winter wardrobe.
Whether in the form of a jacket, coat or dress; the tux features in almost every designer's A/W 07/08 collection, including a £2,450 tailcoat from Hermes, as well as velvet, satin and wool versions from the likes of Matthew Williamson, Roberto Cavalli and Marc Jacobs. As a huge trend this winter, the high-street have a range of jackets on offer also - from a Karen Millen tuxedo jacket, priced at £199, to a M&S cropped version, priced at only £39.50. In between the price range, Armani's urban-youth spin-off brand Armani A/X features a black tux jacket costing only £169; and with Armani's Exchange brand opening its largest store on Regent Street this month, it is the hot pick of the season.

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YSL tux jacket - £1,080