And thanks in part to the fashion influence of J. Crew and its creative director Jenna Lyons, borrowed-from-the-boys dressing has gone mainstream; the company offers sleek women’s tuxedo jackets ...

Embracing tuxedos for women, Andie MacDowell was the picture of elegance in a beautifully tailored black suit that featured a large satin collar, three neat buttons and satin pocket flaps.

Best Dressy Women’s Button Down Shirt: J.Crew Slim-Fit Tuxedo Shirt; Best Casual Women’s Button-Down Shirt: ... A tuxedo shirt offers a dressier take on the classic button-down.

The tuxedo soon got a funky twist in the form of petite singer Monáe, whose 2010 video for “Tightrope” introduced audiences to an eccentric brand of soulful suiting. Leelee Sobieski, Alexa Chung ...