
Le 31
Vertical Pleat Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit
This Le 31 by Simons tuxedo shirt is a modern-fit men's dress shirt made of 100% cotton. It features a vertical pleated front bib, French cuffs, and a button placket. Designed in Canada, it is intended for black-tie and other formal occasions.
- Material
- 100% cotton weave
- Gender
- male
- Style
- formal, modern, tailored
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Modern fit tuxedo shirt with vertical pleat front, crafted from 100% cotton weave. Designed in Canada.
Fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves for a tailored silhouette. Vertical pleat detailing. 100% cotton weave.
- Material
- 100% cotton weave
- Style
- formal, modern, tailored
- Occasion
- formal
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- vertical pleat front
- modern fit tailored to hug body
- fitted shoulders
- narrow sleeves
- 100% cotton weave fabric
- designed in Canada
- formal tuxedo shirt style
Product Insights
This modern fit tuxedo shirt from Le 31 revives a 1930s–40s black tie staple with a vertical pleat front that optically slims the torso, paired with French cuffs and a stud-ready fly front. Its 100% cotton construction breathes freely and takes starch for a crisp finish, but develops natural micro-wrinkles through wear and requires professional pressing before each use. The tradeoff: authentic cotton breathability and sharp pleats versus the upkeep of frequent pressing.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Vertical pleat front is a 1930s–40s black tie staple, not a modern invention.
- Styling
- Vertical pleats optically slim the torso, and the shirt has French cuffs that require cufflinks.
- Fit
- Modern fit has fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, comparable to other brands' slim fits.
- Material
- 100% cotton breathes more freely than fused bibs and holds a starch finish, but requires professional pressing.
- Cummerbund synergy
- Vertical pleats counterbalance a cummerbund's horizontal pleats.
- Formal details
- Includes French cuffs and works with both bow ties and neckties.
- Breathability
- 100% cotton pleated front keeps you cool and dry through long formal events.
- Starch and crispness
- Cotton takes starch for a board-like crispness and sharp pleats, or can be left un-starched for a softer front.
- Care
- Develops natural micro-wrinkles; requires professional pressing before each wear.
- Moisture management
- Cotton's absorbency keeps the white shirt dry and opaque during the event.
- Wrinkle character
- Micro-wrinkles form at elbows and sides during wear, a hallmark of 100% cotton.
- Pressing
- Professional pressing before each wear required for sharpest appearance.
- Fabric adaptation
- 100% cotton's natural give lets the fabric mold subtly to the body through the evening for a personalized silhouette.
- Slimming effect
- Vertical pleats visually elongate the torso for a slim silhouette.
- Cuffs
- French cuffs require cufflinks.
- Accoutrements
- Compatible with bow ties, neckties, and cummerbunds; pleats slim the torso.
- Brand exclusivity
- Le 31 by Simons is an exclusive in-house brand; the $175 CAD price reflects direct-to-consumer design details like the vertical pleat.
- Piqué alternative
- The vertical pleat front emerged as a softer, un-starched alternative to the stiff Marcella (piqué) bib.
- Construction
- The vertical pleats are single-layer shirting with stitched-down folds rather than a fused bib front, which helps the shirt breathe freely.
- Finish
- The shirt has a matte, natural-white finish that photographs cleanly under event lighting.
- True to size
- Le 31 runs true to size, so most shoppers can order their usual size.
- Brand exclusivity
- Le 31 is Simons' in-house brand, so this shirt is a direct-to-consumer design rather than a third-party wholesale piece.
Product record
- Title
- Vertical Pleat Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Vertical Pleat Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit: Choose this if you need a white 100% cotton tuxedo shirt in a modern fit, which Le 31 describes as tailored to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves. It features a vertical pleated bib down the center front, a spread collar designed to frame a bow tie, and French cuffs fastened with cufflinks (not included styling details beyond the shown example). It comes in white only, in sizes from 14½ to 18, and is designed in Canada as part of the Le 31 by Simons exclusive line.[1,2,3] | Jacquard Bib Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit: Choose this if you want a tuxedo shirt for black-tie dressing: it pairs a tone-on-tone textured jacquard bib with black decorative studs on a smooth placket and a pointed spread collar, and reviewers' aggregated feedback praises its materials and stitching. The 100% cotton shirt comes in Le 31's modern fit, which is tailored to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, in sizes 14½ through 18 in White — so consider a different cut if you prefer a looser silhouette.[4,5,6] | Origami-Collar Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit: Choose this if you want a white 100% cotton tuxedo shirt with statement detailing, such as a pointed origami-style collar, concealed front placket, and French cuffs finished with contrasting elastic frog buttons and cufflinks. The retailer's modern fit is designed to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, and the shirt comes in white in sizes from 14½ to 18. Note that the listed fit is intended rather than a reported outcome, and one image analysis noted slight horizontal fabric folds near the lower front where it meets the belt.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
A white dress shirt with a vertical pleated front, French cuffs with cufflinks, paired with a black bow tie and black pleated cummerbund; a black jacket is draped over the model's shoulder.
- Front pleated bibVertical narrow pleats run down the center front bib from the collar to the waist, occupying a central rectangular area over the button placket.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.24 · w 0.32 · h 0.45 (high) - Button placketSingle row of visible white buttons runs down the center through the pleated bib; buttons are tonal with the shirt.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.40 (high) - Collar styleHigh-standing collar with points folded down to frame the bow tie; collar is white and sits above the top button.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Bow tieBlack bow tie with a soft, slightly matte texture and a small silver decorative pin or connector at its center.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong white sleeves end in folded French cuffs fastened with visible metallic cufflinks; left cuff is visible near the model's raised hand and right cuff is visible by the model's pocket.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Cufflink detailSmall metallic cufflink with a cross-like or star motif visible on the left cuff.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Fabric appearanceShirt fabric appears smooth with a subtle sheen consistent with a dress shirt material; surface shows slight soft folds where arms bend.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.24 · w 0.34 · h 0.60 (high) - CummerbundWide black pleated cummerbund wraps the waist with several horizontal pleats and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.64 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - TrousersBlack dress trousers visible below the cummerbund with a smooth, slightly lustrous finish.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.76 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Jacket drapedBlack jacket is draped over the model's left shoulder, showing the outer sleeve and shoulder area and creating a visible fold behind the neck.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Model poseModel holds the jacket with the left hand near the collar while the right hand rests in the right trouser pocket; torso is three-quarter turned to the viewer's right.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high)
Other
Outdoor lifestyle shot on a balcony or terrace with an out-of-focus urban building background; soft natural lighting and shallow depth of field keep attention on the model and garments.
- Background settingBlurred multi-story building facades and windows are visible in the background, indicating an urban outdoor setting.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.02 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (medium) - Foreground railingDecorative black metal balcony railing with pointed finials appears in the lower background plane behind the model.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.70 · w 0.96 · h 0.28 (high) - LightingSoft, diffused daylight lighting creates gentle shadows and even highlights on the shirt and face.
- Image crop and compositionPortrait-oriented crop showing model from head to upper thighs centered in frame; slight left-to-right head turn is visible.
Colors
white· shirt#EBE9EAblack· bow tieblack· cummerbund#261E21black· jacket#2C2324silver· cufflink#B5B2BAblack· trousers#241E21- Front pleated bibVertical narrow pleats run down the center front bib from the collar to the waist, occupying a central rectangular area over the button placket.
- 02

Product
Folded white dress shirt shown face-on with vertical pleated front, spread collar, visible center buttons and a French cuff with a single round black cufflink; black size/brand label visible inside the collar.
- Front pleated bibVertical narrow pleats run down the shirt front on both sides of the central button placket, forming a tuxedo-style pleated bib.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.54 · h 0.72 (high) - Collar shapeMedium spread collar with pointed tips, folded neatly and centered above the top button area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Button placketCentral stitched button placket with three visible round white buttons aligned vertically.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.49 (high) - French cuff and cufflinkFolded French cuff positioned at left side of the image with a single circular black cufflink inserted through the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Collar labelRectangular black fabric label sewn inside the collar with light-colored printed characters.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.06 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Label text“31”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.06 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Top-down product studio shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow visible beneath the folded shirt; image is tightly cropped to the shirt.
- Shot compositionTop-down centered flat-lay of a neatly folded shirt occupying most of the frame.
- Background and shadowSmooth light gray background with a soft drop shadow along the bottom edge of the shirt indicating overhead lighting.
- Image qualityEven studio lighting with clear focus and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
bright white· shirt fabric#C2C3C5deep black· collar labelblack· cufflink- Front pleated bibVertical narrow pleats run down the shirt front on both sides of the central button placket, forming a tuxedo-style pleated bib.
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4512717 | Vertical Pleat Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit - White - 14½ | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4246976 | Vertical Pleat Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit - White - 15 | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4246977 | Vertical Pleat Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit - White - 15½ | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4246978 | Vertical Pleat Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit - White - 16 | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4246979 | Vertical Pleat Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit - White - 16½ | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4246980 | Vertical Pleat Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit - White - 17 | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4246981 | Vertical Pleat Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit - White - 17½ | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4246982 | Vertical Pleat Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit - White - 18 | CA$175.00 | Yes |