A special occasion such a wedding demands that a tuxedo be worn by men. There are many varieties of tuxedo suits - some simple and modern, others very formal and traditional. Whichever style you choose, you should buy one that suits the occasion, the personality of the person and it should be a perfect fit.
A tuxedo is worn for a formal occasion and is generally black or dark blue in color. It is a formal suit with the coat having black lapels and a black bow tie. They are available in wool and polyester.
Depending on the type of function you are going to attend you can choose the tuxedo. They are generally stylish and suit all types of occasions. The single breasted coat is generally worn for more informal and casual occasions. The double breasted coat is worn for more formal and traditional occasions. The tuxedos worn during the evening is generally black in color. Day wear is sometimes dark gray in color.
Tuxedo suits people can also choose the type of tuxedo suit they want to wear, depending on their body shape. Some people are too tall and thin .For such people, a double breasted coat will with pads on the shoulders will look good. Some are short and thin. For them a single breasted coat will look good. However, they should not wear a coat having many buttons as it will lay emphasis on the shoulder.
The pants and coats should be well coordinated. If the jacket has a tail coat, then the pant should have two stripes. If you choose to wear any other type of jacket, the pant should have a single stripe.
The jacket is the main part of the tuxedo and is available with four types of coat lapels- notch, peak, shawl and any other type. If you want to look traditional, you should get a notch or a peak lapel coat with a vest of a light color. The pants should be black with stripes at the side and you should wear a bow tie. If you want to look modern, you should wear a jacket with four to six buttons and the vest should have bold patterns and color. You should not wear a black tie but have a button cover. You can wear baggy pants with shoes that are black but have a white capped toe shoe. The middle path of not looking too modern or traditional can be achieved by wearing a notch or peak lapel tuxedo coat with a brightly patterned vest. You can also choose a high buttoned coat with a light colored vest and traditional pants.
The type of tuxedo you choose depends on the occasion. Even for a wedding, you should know whether the wedding is going to be traditional or modern. You can get to know the latest trends in tuxedos from the internet and the latest magazines. You can choose designer wear tuxedos by famous designers such as Calvin Klein, Fiorello, Perry Ellis and Tommy Hilfiger. The latest designs have even up to four buttons.
Choose a tuxedo that fits perfectly. The length of the pants should not be too long or short. The coat sleeves should of the right length. The coat should fit correctly across the stomach. It should make you look handsome and highlight the good features of your body. It is good to choose material that lightweight as it will be more comfortable and also suitable for parties and dancing. The earlier varieties had very thick material.
