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Whether you are wearing a tuxedo for a formal evening wedding, a morning wedding, a prom or a cruise, contemporary advice says to wear what suits your style and taste.
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Formality and Style - Even though some fashions come in and out of style, traditional attire has remained somewhat constant over the years. So, if you are trying to be a bit more traditional in your approach, you can read further to learn more about the accepted traditional styles for your particular event.
Wedding Tuxedos - Weddings have long been an affair where tuxedo style has been determined by the time of the wedding and the formality of the event.
The traditional dress for a formal noon ceremony is a black or gray cutaway coat and the appropriate striped trousers in black and gray or black and white. Usually the shirt is a white wing shirt, gray vest and a four-in-hand tie. The groomsmen and the groom should all be dressed the same, however the groom may opt to have a different color tie (black, gray, or white) from his groomsmen to distinguish him from the rest of the party. If you decide to wear a cutaway suit or stroller (semi-formal suit jacket), wear black pants without the satin stripe going down the sides, or even gray or gray and black pinstriped pants.
For a traditional evening wedding that is very formal, the groom may select a full dress coat with tails, a white pique shirt and vest with matching white bow tie. All the men in the wedding party including the fathers of the bride and groom should wear the same attire as the groom. This is usually the most formal wedding. Invitations may read "white tie", inviting the guests to also wear formal tuxedos to the event.
For an evening contemporary wedding, the groom may select a traditional black tuxedo, white shirt and vest, cummerbund, and tie that coordinate with the bridesmaids' dresses.
Proms - Tuxedos for proms have seen many style changes over the years. The best choice is to select a style and accessories that personify you and your date's preferences. Coordinating colors with your date is always a recommended. If your date is wearing ivory, choose an ivory shirt instead of white. Tails or traditional, select the tuxedo that you feel comfortable in and makes you look your best.
Cruises and Corporate Events - If you are renting a tuxedo for a cruise or corporate event, the guidelines remain mostly the same. Read the invitation carefully and wear a tuxedo that best suits your body type and the formality of the event. Wearing a traditional black tuxedo with white shirt will usually be a safe choice. The most important thing to remember is to ensure the store fits you properly and the style is comfortable so you can enjoy yourself and feel great about how you look.