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