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How to Choose a Wedding Tuxedo
These days, men are more involved in choosing what they will wear on their wedding day. And there are so many options available! Formalwear stores have a host of items on hand from which to choose, ranging from standard formal tuxes to others that have a much more modern flair.
Initially, the groom will need to consider what the bride and bridesmaids are wearing and begin to make choices based on that. Will the women's dresses be very formal? Then perhaps a traditional tux is best. Is the wedding more casual? Then something trendy and less "stuffy" might be more appropriate.
The question that salespeople at formalwear stores usually ask first is the time of the wedding. Morning or early afternoon weddings dictate a different kind of tux than an evening wedding. A "morning suit" with pinstriped pants, long coat, and ascot tie are a good choice for an early wedding. Those who want to go with a more casual look, perhaps for a park or beach wedding, may simply choose a blazer and light-colored pants. For the formal evening wedding, choices include "white tie and tails" with a bowtie and waistcoat, or the Humphrey Bogart look – a white double-breasted dinner jacket, black pants, white shirt, and black bowtie.
Not everyone, however, can wear every style. That's why it's necessary to try on a number of different styles. Double-breasted jackets tend not to look good on individuals with thick middles but are best suited to long, lean men. Some styles also do not look good on men who are particularly short or small and may appear overwhelming. In some cases, simple is better. It's often hard, as well, to find something that suits every member of the bridal party so some concessions may need to be made.
The groom and his groomsmen traditionally rent their tuxedos and all the accompanying accessories, picking them up a few days before the wedding and returning them shortly afterwards. However, given the affordable prices of some tuxes, many grooms and their attendants choose to buy their tuxedos, especially if they have use for them in the future. Often, the price to buy can be comparable to the rental price.
When it's time to pick up the tux, be sure to try it on either in the store or immediately upon returning home. If there is a problem (too short, too long, stains, etc.) bring it back immediately and demand that it be fixed. Waiting until the day of the wedding can turn into a disaster and result in an ill-fitting tuxedo that will be immortalized in all the wedding pictures! |
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