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(ARA) - The most
popular choice for modern grooms is the classic
tuxedo. There isn't a man alive who doesn't look
great in one of these. However, when deciding on
attire, keep in mind the formality of the event.
Create a look that fits your personality and
complements the bride.
Black Tie
Becoming increasingly popular is the black tie
wedding. However, this doesn't mean that you
have to spend a fortune on a tuxedo. There are
plenty of different labels with a wide range of
prices. Renting is always an option, but if you
plan to wear it more than once, it would be a
good investment to purchase your own tuxedo.
Shirts
If you thought the range of tuxedos was wide,
wait until you see what shirts you have
available to you. Shirts will usually come in
one of the three types of collars: the wing
collar is the most popular and allows you to see
the whole bowtie; the laydown collar reveals
only the bow and knot; and the band collar, with
which no tie is worn -- instead, a cufflink-like
fastener closes the shirt at the throat.
Ties
Formal silk or satin bow ties are timeless and
will look great 20 years from now. You might
choose to wear a gray or black satin classic tie
instead.
The Right
Tux For You
-If you are tall
and slender, half your luck! Almost any style
will suit your body type. Thin men will look
best in double-breasted jackets and the
shoulders should be padded a bit more than
normal. This gives the appearance of a more
muscular build.
-The trousers
should be full with a higher rise in the waist
-Men with a tall
and solid build should opt for a single breasted
jacket with only one button. You should also
make sure that the jacket you are wearing is
long enough for you. A good indication of this
is to relax your hands at your sides. If your
finger tips reach the bottom of the jacket, this
is a good length. Shirt cuffs should sit about 1
inch beyond the jacket sleeve. This rule
applies to any good suit.
-Collars and ties
need to be carefully selected. If you have a
wide face or a thick neck, you don’t want to
look like you’re being choked! The
jacket should be a little loose to allow easy
movement
-Trouser legs
should be slightly wider if you are sporting
large or muscular thighs for the sake of comfort
and looks.
-Avoid
double-breasted jackets as the buttons will
focus eyes on your mid-section making it look
wider. Short and stocky men should steer towards
jacks with plenty of shoulder padding and
pleated trousers. Your torso will appear longer
and leaner if you choose a single breasted
jacket with the button around the belt line. The
shawl collar is best for short and stocky men
-Avoid wing-tip
collars and very small ties if you have a large
face or neck.
-Heavier men
might consider a vest over the traditional
cummerbund
-If you have a
short and slim build, choose a single breasted
jacket with a low single button and this will
lengthen the lines of your look.
If you'd like to appear broader, a notched or
"peal" lapel is a good choice. Create
the same effect with a double-breasted jacket.
-The trousers
should be pleated with reverse double pleats,
and the trouser legs should break just above the
shoes, angling slightly downward in back.
-Smaller bow ties
are the best choice for your frame, as are vests
with an elegant, understated pattern.
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