Women owe a debt of gratitude Mr. Yves Saint Lauren [https: /stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2011/12/20/emily-blunt-ysl-made-a-terrible-mistake-hiring-me/?xid=rss-topheadlines]and his Le Smoking tuxedo suit. He revolutionized the way women approached getting dressed for special occasions and gave them versatility in the process. Forty-five years later, the tuxedo is a must in the closet of both sexes, and as New Year’s Eve approaches, it’s a sophisticated and sexy alternative to the LBD. [https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=lbd] Neiman Marcus fashion director Ken Downing [https://www.ladylux.com/style/site/article/neiman-marcuss-fashion-director-ken-downing-shares-secrets-about-collaborat/] is still enamored with the Le Smoking all these years later, and says there’s no shortage of ways to wear a tuxedo — so break it up.