| Tuxedo formal wear occasions continue to grow | | | | What is the difference between worsted wool, |
| and include some of events for wedding | | | | Super 100s wool, Super 110s wool, and Super |
| tuxedo, prom tuxedo, homecoming tuxedo, prom | | | | 120s wool? |
| tuxedo. Tuxedo options are abundant and may | | | | |
| include designer tuxedo by Calvin Klein or | | | | The worsted wool tuxedo is the most popular |
| Fiorelli. | | | | fabric that is sold. Most tuxedos that you |
| | | | see in tuxedo formal wear shops are made of |
| First of all you should know that buying a | | | | worsted wool. Worsted wool has 60-75 threads |
| tuxedo is much less than you would expect. | | | | per square inch. The Super 100s, Super 110s |
| You will find the purchase of a tuxedo is | | | | and Super 120s contain that many threads per |
| equal to that of a rental. Do the necessary | | | | square inch, and therefore they are much |
| research so you can make an informed | | | | softer fabrics. A Super 120 wool tuxedo is |
| decision. With many online vendors for tuxedo | | | | simply the best quality tuxedo you can buy. |
| formal wear purchase you can find out from | | | | |
| the comfort of your home. | | | | Do I really need to buy the patent leather |
| | | | shoes? |
| Does it really matter what style lapel I have | | | | |
| on my jacket? | | | | Patent leather shoes are inexpensive, and |
| | | | really look the best with a tuxedo. If you |
| Nope. All three lapel styles that we offer | | | | absolutely must for financial reasons, you |
| are classic, and can be worn to the most | | | | could get away with wearing a good clean pair |
| exclusive black tie event. They are as | | | | of black leather shoes. |
| appropriate to wear now as they were fifty | | | | |
| years ago. Your lapel style is merely a | | | | What does "Black Tie" mean when indicated on |
| personal preference. If you are having | | | | an invitation? |
| trouble choosing, keep in mind that the | | | | |
| notched lapel is the most popular. | | | | "Black Tie" on an invitation is an indication |
| | | | that it will be a formal event (tuxedo |
| Do you have any advice on single breasted | | | | required). Today, however, black tie does not |
| jacket or double breasted jacket? | | | | mean that you have to specifically wear a |
| | | | black tie. Many colors and styles are |
| A double breasted jacket should be buttoned | | | | acceptable. |
| at all times to look appropriate. Also, if | | | | |
| you have a short stocky build, it is not as | | | | Do you have any advice on taking correct |
| flattering. A single breasted jacket may be | | | | measurements? |
| more comfortable because you have the option | | | | |
| of leaving it opened. Other than that, they | | | | Taking measurements is not as difficult as |
| are both considered classic styles. | | | | you may think. You can view a measurement |
| | | | guide for help. Tuxedo formal wear |
| Should I buy a poly/cotton tuxedo shirt or a | | | | measurements are no different than that of |
| 100% cotton tuxedo shirt? | | | | any other men suit. We suggest that you try |
| | | | on a suit that fits you well, and place your |
| The difference is very clear. A 100% cotton | | | | order using those measurements. Just as a |
| shirt looks and feels great. For not to much | | | | guide, there is usually a 6" difference |
| more get the fabric that feels the best. We | | | | between the average male chest and waist |
| strongly would recommend the 100% cotton | | | | (i.e. a 42" chest or jacket will usually have |
| shirt. Although for the price the poly/ | | | | a 36" waist). |
| cotton will do its purpose. | | | | |
| | | | How do I know if I am a Short, Regular, Long, |
| Would you recommend winged-tipped collar or | | | | or Extra Long? |
| laydown collar for my tuxedo formal wear? | | | | |
| | | | 5 feet 4inches to 5 feet 7inches = Short |
| This is a personal preference. There are no | | | | |
| standards in this matter. | | | | 5 feet 7 1/2 inches to 5 feet 11 inches = |
| | | | Regular |
| Do I really need to wear studs and cufflinks | | | | |
| with my tuxedo shirt? | | | | 5 feet 11 1/2 inches to 6 feet 2 1/2 inches = |
| | | | Long |
| You should always wear a pair of studs and | | | | |
| cufflinks when you wear a tuxedo. You can | | | | 6 feet 3 inches and up = Extra Long |
| find a wide range to choose from and to fit | | | | |
| any budget. | | | | Please note that this is only a guide. For |
| | | | example, quite often a gentleman will be 6 |
| What is the difference between "adjustable" | | | | feet tall, and feel more comfortable with a |
| and "non-adjustable" tuxedo pants? | | | | Regular. Always wear what you are most |
| | | | comfortable in. |
| Adjustable trousers allow you to adjust the | | | | |
| waist size about 2½ inches. The benefit of | | | | Do I hem or cuff my trousers? |
| adjustable is that if you gain or lose | | | | |
| weight, you have the option of adjusting the | | | | Tuxedo trousers should never be tailored with |
| waist yourself. Many tuxedo packages include | | | | a cuff; they should always have a straight |
| adjustable trousers. | | | | hem. |
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