What is a cummerbund for?

A cummerbund covers the waistband join on a dinner suit or tuxedo trouser, worn instead of a belt as part of a traditional black tie outfit.

Do I need a matching bow tie with a cummerbund?

Traditionally yes — a cummerbund and bow tie are usually worn as a matching set. We stock some as sets and some separately.

Where can I buy a cummerbund in Bournemouth?

Baks Menswear stocks cummerbunds in-store in Westbourne, Bournemouth, and online with UK delivery.

Are cummerbunds one size?

Most cummerbunds are adjustable to fit a range of waist sizes. Ask in-store if you'd like help checking the fit.

How do I care for a silk cummerbund?

Never wash or iron directly on silk. Store flat and only dry clean if genuinely necessary.

Cummerbunds

At Baks Menswear in Bournemouth, we stock men's cummerbunds for black tie events, often paired with a matching bow tie. Sizes typically adjust to fit most waists.

A cummerbund covers the waistband join on a dinner suit, which is why it's worn instead of a belt with a tuxedo rather than as a style choice.

The range covers silk and satin cummerbunds in classic black and other colours, some sold as matching sets with a bow tie. Ask in-store if you'd like help putting a full black tie outfit together.

If you're dressing for black tie and need the finishing piece, this is where to look.