What are the current tuxedo styles for a wedding? suggestions?
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Some magazines that will give you up-to-the-minute trends are listed below, as are Georgio Armani's and Hogo Boss' sites.
If you're daring, and can get to Paris before the wedding, and have the time to browse boutiques, don't forget to check out vintage Armani (or any designer).
The photo is an example of one latest style for this season.
Gentlemen's Quarterly
http://www.gq.com/style
Robb Report
http://www.robbreport.com/Fashion
Giorgio Armani
http://armanisuits.org/armani-tuxedo/
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod48870165&am...
Hugo Boss
http://www.the-tuxedo-guide.com/hugo-boss-tuxedo.html
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For instance, if it's a day wedding you probably shouldn't even be wearing a Tuxedo, as it's formally considered evening attire.
If you're a member of the wedding party, usually the bride or maid of honor will have a suggestion of dress. If you're just a guest, it's fairly important not to upstage the formalness/quality of the wedding party.
The source links provide not only more information on deciding what to wear, but is a great place to search for any other sartorial questions .
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Jacket: Trends move in jackets (more buttons to less buttons, etc.), but focus on getting the right jacket for your size. If you are tall, you can probably go to three buttons, but if you are shorter, two will look better.
Tie: I still see more people wearing tuxes with a tie (more skinny ties these days too) than bowties, but I do think that bowties are making a bit of a comeback. I know your question was wedding focused, but it seemed like more and more actors were wearing bow ties (or no ties) to the Oscars last year than in years past. The beauty of the bow tie is that it is timeless, but I will say that I think most guys look better in a regular tie than a bow tie.
Color: There’s only one choice here – black.
One last note – overall, I see less and less of an emphasis on formalwear altogether. I see more weddings where even the groom is just wearing a nice suit. I think that when people start thinking about spending $100-$200 on tux rental they figure it is better to just have people buy a nice suit that they can get multiple uses out of.
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If the wedding is at night I would wear a peak lapel midnight (dark) blue single breasted tuxedo with a matching waistcoat. Black is for funerals and security guards. Make sure your waist is covered, either by a waistcoat or a cummerbund.
Pair it with a bowtie (color is your choice, I would go dark grey) and a plain white handkerchief. I would stay away from patent leather shoes, but that is just a personal preference. I would wear a well shined pair of balmorals. Make sure to buy button covers for your shirt buttons too!
I am a menswear stylist
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www.tuxship.com
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personal preference
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LOL It's however you want it to be!
If this is in relation to the groom, personally in my opinion I think it's all up to the groom, her, and the wedding design. Are you more concerned about the current styles or "faux pas"? Or are you more concerned about making it special, meaningful and memorable?
I've attached a picture of me in my wedding clown suit. Wedding was in the daytime, and I don't know if it's in style or not, but I sure made it look damn good! =) HAHA
That and it was me, not a style, not the hip thing, not whats in.... I saw it and liked it, Simple. Its me.
That's what mattered to me. I wasn't out to impress anybody or whatever, however in the process I did. ;)
Usually all the grooms guys all wear the same tuxes (apart from the groom).... and the best man has some bit of something that differentiates him as such, and for participants I was happy if they just came. Most wore suit and ties, some had nice collared shirts tucked into nice pants and a few just came casual.
Personal Preferences.
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@j4lp, may I please repeat:
"Buy designer *under any name*.... Designer is *usually* a much better cut."
I did not mean to promote Hugo Boss or any other specific designer, only the fact that at a wedding where a guest feels compelled to buy a tux, most likely those attending are savvy re current styles, trends (including current classic/timeless), and they will certainly recognize a good cut, fabric and fit (even if they don't realize they are recognizing it). It doesn't take the ability to name a dozen "Houses," or to be a menswear stylist to have an eye for quality. And if you don't have an eye for quality, going with a label name that has cache, purchased from a retailer that has cache (such as Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks 5th Avenue or Bloomingdale's) is a good fall-back plan). Certainly the purchaser won't have to be concerned about whether his "investment" is appropriate or not.
Side note: The men in my life have had very positive experiences with being fitted for all manner of clothing at Nordstoms in Costa Mesa at South Coast Plaza.
I wouldn't go to a designer brand for most menswear including suits, tuxedos, and shoes. No fashion brand actually makes their clothing, they outsource it to a manufacturer. Some Examples Include,
St Andrews makes for Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Raphael Caruso makes Ralph Lauren Black Label, use to make for Brooks Brothers Black Fleece
Corneliani makes for Ralph Lauren Polo
Zegna makes for Gucci, YSL, Ferragamo
Belvest makes for Prada and Hermes
When you buy a designer brand you tend to overpay for less quality and buy something that is not timeless. The point of menswear is not to be on trend, but to wear something timeless.
Buy designer under any name you want. Designer is usually a much better cut. If a guy is willing to "buy" a tux for a wedding, of course he wants to look like he stepped out of a magazine and not out of his Dad's closet. Being fashionable doesn't mean you can't be "classic" if that's what you mean by timeless. Women can see the difference between 2010 classic and 2008 classic, as can any well dressed man.
Jason, if you can buy designer wholesale, go for it; but avoid a knock off - better to rent - the trained eye can spot a knock off across the room.
It's simply not true, you clearly have very little knowledge of menswear. The way a suit is "cut" has nothing to do with it being "designer". Houses like Kiton, Brioni, and Isiaia all offer suits which are tailored in the same vein as "designer" suits.
You are just thinking of men who you see wearing cheap ill-fitting suits and equating them to having not bought "designer" suits. The fact is, you can buy a Huge Boss suit (which is very low quality) and if it doesn't fit you correctly, it will look terrible.