Cummerbund - VCU While traditionally only worn for black-tie events, this guy right here is making a statement by wearing a checkered cummerbund that matches his bow tie. We are also fans of the nowadays omnipresent tasseled loafer! Photo by Brian McDaniel Posted on November 1, 2012 by BostonJungle and filed under "#campusmen", "VA", "VCU", "guys".