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Tuxedo

A tuxedo (or tux) is a form of traditional men's formal wear sometimes worn at at wedding ceremonies. Tuxes are available for purchase or for rental. Though usually black or white, other colors are sometimes available, such as brown, grey or tan.

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[edit] Where to Get Them

  • Men's Wearhouse or MW Tux (formerly After Hours Formalwear and Men's Wearhouse) - This chain features more than 1000 locations in the United States, making it a convenient option for wedding parties that are spread out across the country.
  • Local Vendors - Local vendors are an especially viable option for mostly local wedding parties. Rates can vary, but local vendors can often be quite flexible. Furthermore, all tuxes are on-site, making last-minute changes much easier to deal with.

[edit] Decisions

  • Formality - Think about the time of day and location for your wedding. Traditionally, tuxes are worn for evening weddings, but daytime weddings afford more options, such as dark suits.
  • Classic or Trendy - For a traditional wedding, choose a notch or peak lapel coat. Keep accessories in black and white. For a trendier look, try non-traditional coats, such as four- or five- button, or perhaps play with patterns and colors in the vests.

[edit] Terms

  • Ascot Tie

Usually made from a patterned material, the wide formal tie is folded over and fastened with a stickpin or tie tack.

  • Besom Pockets

Flat front pockets with no outward flap. Trimmed in satin, besom pockets are usually kept sewn shut, and are for aesthetic purposes only.

  • Blucher Toe

Formal shoes that feature a blucher toe are made from one piece of leather - the front, tongue and lace-up sides.

  • Bolo

A thick string tie fastened at the neck. This tie creates a western look.

  • Bowtie

Normally worn with a formal tuxedo, the tie forms a bow at the neck. There are clip and tie bow ties. The ones requiring you tie them yourself are the most formal of the two.

  • Continental Sleeves

Shirt sleeves attached to french cuffs

  • Cravat

A scarf or band of fabric worn around the neck as a tie.

  • Crosswyck

A collar that is crossed in front and fastens with a button or decorative clip.

  • Cutaway Jacket, or Morning Coat

The popular choice for formal day-time weddings. The coat is short in the front, tapers from the waist button to a long wide tail in the back. Traditionally available in black or gray, the morning coat is paired with striped trousers.

  • Double breasted tuxedo

Half of the front lapel laps over the other side. This look features two columns of buttons with only one set of button holes.

  • Euro Tie

A hybrid between the ascot and neck tie, the euro tie is a square bottomed tie that is knotted at the neck.

  • Four in hand

Another name for a typical necktie. They are tied in a traditional slip knot with the long ends hanging down.

  • French Cuff

A formal shirt's double cuff. The cuffs of a shirt are cut long enough to be folded over and secured with cufflinks.

  • Full dress
  • Laydown Collar
  • Mandarin
  • Mock Inlay

Pieces of leather used to lay over the shoe giving a more textured look.

  • Notch Lapel

A 'slightly larger than a button hole' opening in the lapel. This opening is to hold a boutonierre.

  • Peak Lapel

A wide and angular tuxedo collar.

  • Satin-framed Lapel
  • Self-Top Collar

A shirt that has a collar made of the same material as the tuxedo. This is to give a more uniform, finished look.

  • Shawl Lapel

A jacket collar in which the collar is attached and rolled back in a smooth, rounded, continuing line along the neckline.

  • Single-breasted

A jacket that meets in the middle with one row of buttons and no overlap.

  • Spread Collar

Traditional shirt collar, it lays flat and does not button down.

  • String Tie
  • Stroller Coat
  • Two-button
  • Three-button
  • Windsor Tie
  • Wing Collar

Collar that stands up with the edges folded down to create the look of a wing. Usually worn with a bow tie but can be worn with any tie.

[edit] Other Accessories

Usually, accessories are available for rental with the tux itself. Accessories may include:

  • Vest or Cummerbund
  • Tie or Bowtie
  • Tux Shirt
  • Shoes

[edit] Other Formalwear Options

  • Suits - Sometimes, wedding parties will opt for suits as a more casual, and sometimes more affordable, option.

[edit] Ongoing Promotion

After five rentals for one event, the groom's tux is free.

[edit] Tips

  • Choose a tuxedo that matches with the style of the bride's and bridesmaids' dresses.
  • Be sure to try on the tuxedo before taking it home. Many grooms are stranded with ill-fitting or damaged rental tuxes because they don't try on the tuxes until the day of the wedding.
  • Make sure all members of the wedding party get measured for tuxes according to the vendor's timeline. The amount of time needed may vary by vendor or by time of year.

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