Black piqué tuxedo Slim fit product image (primary)
A seated male model wearing a black two-piece suit (jacket and trousers) with a white dress shirt, a black bow tie, a small decorative lapel pin, and black textured leather loafers.

Soul of London

Black Piqué Tuxedo Slim Fit

CA$199.95CA$325.00-38%
In Stock

This is a black piqué tuxedo suit from Soul of London, a Canadian brand available at Le 31. It features a slim fit with a 7-inch drop, a jacket with satin peaked lapels, piped flap pockets, side slit vents, and a built-in pocket square, plus matching trousers with a finished hem. The suit is made from a soft, stretch polyester-viscose blend with a satiny lining, designed for formal events such as weddings and black-tie occasions.

Color
Black
Material
Polyester-viscose blend with satiny lining
Gender
male
Style
formal, classic, slim-fit
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Tuxedos

Color

Black

Size

40-REG.42-REG.44-REG.46-REG.48-REG.

Specifications

Slim fit tuxedo jacket with piqué texture and satiny lining

Built-in pocket square, piped flap pockets, side slit vents, finished hem

Color
Black · black
Material
Polyester-viscose blend with satiny lining
Secondary
viscose
Style
formal, classic, slim-fit
Occasion
formal, wedding, party
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Tuxedos

Additional Attributes

  • Slim fit with 7 inch drop
  • Built-in pocket square that can be hidden in the pocket
  • Piped flap pockets
  • Side slit vents
  • Finished hem
  • Soft stretch fabric in a polyester-viscose blend
  • Satiny lining
  • Piqué textured fabric
  • Designed in Canada

Product Insights

The Black Piqué Tuxedo Slim Fit by Soul of London offers a modern black tie option with piqué texture and satin lapels at 325 CAD. Its polyester-viscose-spandex blend resists wrinkles and retains shape, with spandex adding stretch for mobility. However, tradeoffs include limited breathability above 22°C, a clammy back after dancing, and a satin lining that overheats after 30 minutes in warmth. The slim fit with a 7-inch drop features a fixed built-in pocket square that can only be hidden, not removed. Dry cleaning is required to preserve the garment.

Verified claims

Wrinkle resistance
Polyester-viscose-spandex blend resists wrinkles and retains shape through a full evening.
Comfort ceiling
Comfortable up to 22°C; above 25°C breathability lags behind lightweight wool tuxedos.
Moisture
Back feels clammy after an hour of dancing.
Breathability
Satin lining stays cool for 30 minutes, then becomes uncomfortably hot above 25°C or while dancing.
Mobility
Main fabric: 67% polyester, 30% viscose, 3% spandex — the spandex adds 2-5% stretch for free movement.
Black tie suitability
Piqué texture and satin lapels align with black tie; polyester-viscose is a modern alternative to wool.
Fit and styling
Slim fit with a 7-inch drop; built-in pocket square is fixed but can be hidden.
Pocket square
The built-in pocket square is sewn into the jacket and cannot be removed; it can only be tucked away inside the pocket.
Cleaning
Dry clean only to preserve shape and fabric.

Product record

Title
Black Piqué Tuxedo Slim Fit
Brand
Soul of London
Price
325 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

Breathability and comfort of the polyester-viscose blend

  • At typical indoor temperatures of 20–22°C the blend remains comfortable for stationary wear, but above 25°C the fabric's lower thermal dissipation becomes apparent; for a summer wedding in an un-air-conditioned venue, the difference from a lightweight wool tuxedo will be noticeable within the first hour.
  • Viscose rayon has a moisture regain of approximately 11–13%, offsetting some of polyester's breathability penalty by pulling a small amount of moisture away from the skin; this makes the garment feel more comfortable than a 100% polyester suit during a seated dinner, though it still cannot replicate wool's active evaporative cooling.
  • The satiny lining's dense, high-thread-count weave provides a smooth surface for the jacket to glide over a dress shirt without binding, but it restricts air permeability; body heat accumulates rapidly once the wearer leaves the dinner table — for the first 30 minutes the lining feels luxuriously cool, then increasingly stifling as the event progresses.
  • Wool absorbs up to 17% of its weight in water vapor before feeling damp, while polyester fibers absorb less than 1%, so under the same party conditions this tuxedo transfers more condensation to the shirt underneath — making the wearer's back feel clammy after an hour of dancing in a room that wouldn't faze a wool tuxedo.
  • The spandex (elastane) content in the 'soft, stretch fabric' allows 2–5% mechanical stretch along the weave, enabling the slim-fit silhouette to move with the body during gestures, toasts, and dancing without pulling tight across the shoulders or constricting the armholes — a meaningful comfort difference over a rigid slim-cut jacket.

Image Analysis

3 images
Black piqué tuxedo Slim fit product image (primary)
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Product

A seated male model wearing a black two-piece suit (jacket and trousers) with a white dress shirt, a black bow tie, a small decorative lapel pin, and black textured leather loafers.

  • Jacket shapeSingle-breasted black suit jacket with a narrow notch or peak lapel finished in a slightly glossier fabric than the jacket body; jacket is fitted through the torso and tapers at the waist.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Trousers cutMatching black trousers with a slim, straight leg that falls to just above the shoes, showing a short break at the ankle.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.46 · h 0.46 (high)
  • Shirt and collarCrisp white dress shirt with a visible pointed or wing-style collar under the jacket; cuffs are visible at the jacket sleeves.
    2 regionsx 0.38 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.33 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium)
  • Bow tieBlack bow tie neatly tied at the shirt collar, visible against the white shirt front.
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Lapel accessorySmall decorative lapel pin or brooch pinned to the left lapel; appears metallic with a central colored detail but exact materials and color are uncertain.Uncertain
    1 regionx 0.52 · y 0.20 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (medium)
  • Shoe styleBlack leather loafers with a textured, croc-embossed appearance and a low stacked heel; shoes are worn without visible socks.
    2 regionsx 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.27 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.78 · w 0.26 · h 0.16 (high)

Other

Indoor staged lifestyle shot with a seated model on a light blue upholstered decorative settee against a pale yellow paneled wall; warm, soft lighting and soft carpeted floor create a classic editorial look.

  • Pose and compositionThree-quarter frontal view of a seated male model leaning slightly forward with hands clasped near the lap, legs spread with one foot slightly forward.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.88 (high)
  • Background and propPale yellow wall with decorative rectangular molding panels behind the model and a pale blue upholstered ornate settee with carved wooden trim to the model's right.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.70 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.46 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsWarm, even lighting with soft shadows under the model and around the settee suggesting diffuse studio illumination.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution editorial photograph with clear detail and natural color rendering; no visible motion blur.

Colors

black· jacket and trousers#150C14white· dress shirtblack· bow tie and shoes#160C14metallic gold with colored center (uncertain)· lapel pin#A38A6B
Black piqué tuxedo Slim fit product image 2
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Product

Front view of a slim-fit black tuxedo jacket worn by a model, shown with a white dress shirt, black satin bow tie, and black pocket square; jacket has satin lapels, two front buttons, flap pockets, and four sleeve buttons on visible cuff.

  • Jacket silhouetteSingle-breasted slim-fit black jacket worn by model, chest-to-hip length visible, gently tapered at waist and falling to mid-thigh area in the image.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high)
  • Lapel material and shapeShiny satin peaked lapels with a smooth, reflective finish contrasting the jacket body; lapels form a pointed peak toward the shoulders.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high)
  • ClosureTwo front buttons on the jacket; buttons covered in matching black fabric and aligned vertically on the front center-right panel.
    1 regionx 0.41 · y 0.39 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high)
  • PocketsHorizontal flap pockets on both lower front panels and a welt chest pocket on the left containing a folded black pocket square.
    2 regionsx 0.14 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Sleeve detailRight sleeve visible with a row of four closely set decorative buttons at the cuff; sleeve tapers toward the wrist.
    1 regionx 0.72 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Visible trousersMatching black trousers visible from upper thigh downward, appearing to be the same fabric and color as the jacket.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.76 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Shirt and neckwearWhite button-up dress shirt with visible white buttons and a black satin bow tie centered at the collar.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Model stylingModel is wearing the jacket with left hand in trouser pocket and right hand relaxed at side; jacket displays natural drape over shoulders.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high)

Other

Studio front-facing product shot of a model against a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadow; image cropped around mid-thigh.

  • Background and lightingUniform light gray to white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and faint shadowing at the model's left side.
  • Shot compositionCentered frontal composition showing model from head to mid-thigh; slight headroom above the model and even lateral margins.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear focus and visible fabric texture and stitching details.

Colors

matte black· jacket body#0D0D0Esatin black· lapel and bow tie#121214bright white· dress shirtblack (sheen)· pocket square#0E0E11
Black piqué tuxedo Slim fit product image 3
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Product

Rear view of a black jacket and matching slim trousers on a model; visible center-back seam and vent, sleeve cuff buttons, white shirt collar peeking above the jacket, and creased trousers ending over black dress shoes.

  • Center back seamSingle vertical seam running down the center of the jacket back from the collar to the hem.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Center back ventSingle center vent opening at the lower back of the jacket, visible as a vertical gap in the hem area.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.44 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Collar and shirtWhite shirt collar visible above the jacket collar at the back of the neck.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Sleeve cuff buttonsRows of dark buttons visible on the sleeve cuff area, especially on the right sleeve from viewer perspective.
    1 regionx 0.68 · y 0.42 · w 0.10 · h 0.22 (medium)
  • Trouser creaseSlim trousers with a visible sharp vertical crease running down the back of each pant leg.
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.48 · w 0.52 · h 0.46 (high)
  • Trouser fit and hemTrousers are narrow through the leg and the hems fall over the tops of the shoes.
  • Shoes visibleBlack low-profile dress shoes with glossy finish and brown soles visible at the bottom of the frame.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.90 · w 0.36 · h 0.07 (high)

Other

Studio rear-view product shot of a model against a plain light background with soft even lighting and small right-side shadow; full body framed with slight head turn to the right.

  • Viewing angleRear three-quarter view of the model with head turned slightly to the right, showing the back of the jacket and trousers.
  • BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft even studio lighting with a faint shadow cast to the right of the model on the background.
  • Model presentHuman model wearing the garments, visible from head to shoes; head has short hair cropped close.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)

Colors

deep black· jacket and trousers#0E0C0Ebright white· shirt collarmedium brown· shoe soles#5B5453

Q&A

5 answered
Does the jacket's 7" drop mean that a size 42 regular would have a 35" waist, and are there side tabs or suspender buttons for waist adjustment?
The 7" drop means a size 42 jacket pairs with 35" waist pants. We don't have information about side tabs or suspender buttons on this model.
Is the polyester-viscose blend wrinkle-resistant enough to last through a full evening at a wedding or formal event without needing touch-ups?
Yes, the polyester-viscose blend is designed to resist wrinkles and hold up through a full evening. Similar blends have been praised for wrinkle resistance and shape retention [1][2].
Can the built-in pocket square be completely removed, or is it permanently stitched to the jacket?
The built-in pocket square is sewn into the jacket but can be tucked away so it's hidden in the pocket; it cannot be completely removed.
How should this tuxedo be cleaned – is it dry clean only, or can the polyester-viscose fabric be hand washed?
This tuxedo should be dry cleaned. The polyester-viscose blend and satiny lining are best cared for with professional dry cleaning to maintain shape and fabric quality [1].
Is this tuxedo considered 'black tie' appropriate given the polyester-viscose blend and piqué texture, or is it more suitable for semi-formal events?
Yes, this tuxedo is suitable for black tie events. The piqué texture and satiny lapel details align with traditional black tie expectations, though the polyester-viscose blend is a modern alternative to wool [1].

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/suits/slim-fit/black-pique-tuxedo-slim-fit--4242-26117?colourId=0
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