Miami & Fort Lauderdale
Custom Smoking Jackets & Morning Coats
Smoking jackets, morning coats, tailcoats, velvet jackets & white dinner jackets
We craft custom smoking jackets, morning coats, tailcoats, velvet jackets, and white dinner jackets that fit your shoulders, your chest, and your sense of style. Whether the occasion is a Brickell gala, a formal daytime wedding, a Wynwood art opening, or a private dinner at home.
What We Offer
- ✓Custom smoking jackets and morning coats in black, navy, burgundy, green, and charcoal
- ✓Smoking jackets with quilted lapels, morning coats with cutaway fronts, and matching trousers
- ✓Silk velvet, cotton velvet, and corduroy fabrics from Italian and English mills
- ✓Peak, shawl, and notch lapel options with satin, grosgrain, or self-finished edges
- ✓Lightweight construction for Miami & Fort Lauderdale's warm indoor settings
- ✓Custom lining choices: full satin, half-lined, or unstructured
- ✓Coordinated with your Bespoke By CB suits, shirts, and tuxedos
- ✓Monogramming, custom buttons, and personalized interior details
Smoking Jackets, Morning Coats, Tailcoats & Dinner Jackets
Five statement garments, each with its own occasion. The difference is formality and intent , here is how to choose.
Smoking Jackets
Personal and expressive. Quilted lapels, frog closures, and rich colors like burgundy, bottle green, or deep plum. Originally designed for the smoking room, now worn for private dinners, cocktail parties, and events where personality matters more than protocol.
Velvet Dinner Jackets
A velvet jacket cut for black tie. Worn with dress trousers, a white shirt, and a bow tie. Typically black or midnight navy with satin lapels. The velvet adds texture and depth without abandoning dress-code rules. Strong for galas, charity dinners, and formal weddings.
White Dinner Jackets
Warm-weather black tie. An ivory or white dinner jacket worn with black trousers, a bow tie, and a cummerbund. Built for summer galas, destination weddings, and cruises , and ideal for Miami evenings where a full tuxedo jacket runs hot.
Morning Coats
Formal daytime dress. A morning coat has a single curved cutaway front and is worn with striped trousers and a waistcoat for daytime weddings, the races, and ceremonial occasions. The most traditional thing a man can wear before six o'clock.
Tailcoats
The pinnacle of formal dress. An evening tailcoat is cut short at the waist with two long tails behind, worn for white-tie events with a white waistcoat and bow tie. Rare, exacting, and unmistakable when it is cut correctly.
Corduroy Alternatives
For clients who want the texture without the formality of velvet. A corduroy sport coat works for smart casual events, weekend dinners, and travel. It has warmth and visual interest but reads more relaxed than velvet. A strong option for South Florida year-round.
Our Process
Consultation
We discuss the event, dress code, and how bold or restrained you want the jacket to be. Velvet and smoking jackets are where personality and tradition meet , we help you find the right balance.
Fabric & Style
Choose between silk velvet, cotton velvet, or corduroy. Then select lapel style, closure type, lining, and any personal details like monogramming or contrast piping.
Fitting
Velvet behaves differently than worsted wool , it has nap, direction, and movement. We cut and fit with these characteristics in mind so the pattern runs correctly and the drape is clean.
Delivery
Your finished jacket arrives ready for its first event. We keep your pattern on file so companion pieces and new colors are simple to order.
Velvet That Fits Like It Should
Off-the-rack velvet jackets are almost always too loose through the body or too tight across the shoulders. Velvet is unforgiving , excess fabric looks sloppy, and pulling at the seams is immediately visible. Custom changes everything.
A bespoke velvet jacket from Bespoke By CB fits the shoulders cleanly, tapers through the waist, and moves with you. The nap runs in the same direction on every panel. The lapels lay flat. And the proportions work with your body, not against it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Smoking Jackets, Morning Coats & Dinner Jackets
- How much does a custom velvet jacket cost?
- Custom velvet and smoking jackets at Bespoke By CB start at $1,199. Pricing depends on fabric choice , silk velvet commands a premium, while cotton velvet and corduroy offer excellent value at a lower price point.
- What is the difference between a smoking jacket and a morning coat?
- A smoking jacket is a relaxed, personal garment, often in richer colors with quilted lapels, a shawl collar, and frog closures. A morning coat is a formal daytime coat with a cutaway front, traditionally worn for morning dress and formal daytime events. A velvet dinner jacket sits between the two, formal but with bolder styling. At Bespoke By CB, we craft all of them to your measurements.
- What is a tailcoat, and how is it different from a morning coat?
- A tailcoat (or evening tailcoat) is the most formal coat in menswear, cut short at the front with two long tails at the back, worn for white-tie events with a white waistcoat and bow tie. A morning coat is its daytime equivalent, with a single curved cutaway front rather than a squared-off waist, worn for formal daytime occasions like weddings and the races. We tailor both to measure.
- When should I wear a white dinner jacket?
- A white dinner jacket is warm-weather black tie. It is the right choice for summer galas, destination weddings, cruises, and outdoor evening events, especially in Miami and Fort Lauderdale where a black tuxedo jacket can feel heavy. It is worn with black formal trousers, a black bow tie, and a cummerbund. We cut it in ivory or pure white in breathable fabrics suited to the South Florida climate.
- What velvet fabrics are available?
- We offer silk velvet for the most luxurious feel and richest color depth, cotton velvet for durability and a slightly more structured look, and corduroy for a textured alternative. Each fabric works differently , silk velvet for formal events, cotton velvet for versatility, and corduroy for casual settings.
- Can I wear a velvet jacket in Miami & Fort Lauderdale?
- Yes. A lightweight velvet jacket works well for Miami events, especially evening galas, winter charity dinners, and art openings. We can adjust the lining and construction so the jacket breathes better in warm indoor settings. For outdoor events, a cotton velvet or unlined option is more comfortable.
- How long does a custom smoking jacket or morning coat take?
- Custom smoking jackets, morning coats, tailcoats, velvet jackets, and white dinner jackets take 6 to 8 weeks from consultation to delivery. The process includes fabric selection, measurement, pattern drafting, and a fitting. If you have a specific event, we recommend starting early.
- What colors work best for velvet and smoking jackets?
- For formal events, black and midnight navy are the strongest choices. For more personal style, deep burgundy, bottle green, and charcoal work beautifully on velvet. Smoking jackets can be more expressive , jewel tones, patterned velvet, and contrasting lapels all work when the tailoring is precise.
Make It Yours on the Inside
Add a custom lining to your smoking jacket, family photos, holiday prints, classic patterns, or your own design.
Ready for a Jacket That Makes a Statement?
Book a free consultation and explore velvet and smoking jacket options built around your proportions and your plans. We serve clients across Miami, Brickell, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.
Or call us directly: (954) 498-8206
