Tuxedos

Oscar-winner, Leonardo DiCaprio once said that; “A man should dress like he owns the bank, not like he needs a loan from it.” Well, we believe he summed up the baseline for men’s dressing quite well.

Formal events are not every day occurring in a men’s life. Instead, he seldom finds time out of his job and business to attend such events. However, when they do come around, the expectation is to have an outfit matching the majesty of the occasion. The formal men’s wear must be according to the type and time of the event. Commonly they fall under two categories; tuxedos and suits. However, a wrong belief is that they are two names for one style. Constructively speaking, a tuxedo is a jazzier alternative to the classic array of suits. In contrast, a suit is just bland business attire. With this, we can claim that wearing the wrong outfit on occasion can cost you much. Hence it is important for you to understand a tuxedo and how to style it appropriately.

A beginner’s guide to wearing tuxedo styles aptly

The world has become fashion-forward, where a wedding tuxedo comes with major challenges. It is because traditionally, these styles come in black and white. However, some people try adding colours to it. Such additions in a tux lead to the most regrettable wedding attire disasters. Today’s discussion is all about helping you understand the tuxedo and its limitations. This discussion will also help you learn how to style a tuxedo for different occasions. By the end of this debate, you will have some thoughtful ways to be constructively playful in personal outfits. Let’s proceed with the guide to get answers to the most common questions about the pinnacle of men’s clothing – The tuxedos!

The tuxedos vs suits- Understanding the difference

There are many differences in physical form and expectations, and then there are others. Unlike suits, the tuxedos have satin facing on buttons, lapels, pocket trims and side strips down on trousers. However, many tuxedos have minimised the use of satin to its minimum. Traditionally tuxedos are meant to be paired with bow ties, waistcoats and cummerbunds. Furthermore, the tuxedos must have a white turn-down collar shirt with black accessories. Additionally, the jacket should have one button front, self-shawl lapel and flap pockets. These appearances are much different than suits. Above all, the tuxedo sends an entirely different message and commemorates every special occasion uniquely.

Considerations for tuxedo accessories

Remember, boys, wearing a tuxedo should be fun. Therefore, they come with pocket squares, cufflinks, and suspenders. While the rest of your outfit communicates sophistication, these accessories will depict your nifty side. Hence you need to pay attention to your cufflinks while wearing a tux. You can have some fun by wearing groovy cufflinks in a modern context. However, stick to a metallic style if you want to keep your serious side on. Additionally, pocket squares are like an old-school sophistication. They help to tie your look while adding more personality and style to it. This is why the world believes that a man wearing a pocket square is a man of confidence. Be the one!

Tailoring tuxedos for prom

Prom nights are large dinner dances offered by corporations or fraternal organisations. Prom or leavers dinner is equally important for girls and boys. The prom welcomes tuxes. Thus, when women must choose anything best for the evening, cocktail, or mini dresses, boys must go for a tux. In many parts of the world, marking proms are formal events. The tuxes are globally marked as suitable attire to carry on prom night. So, wearing a tuxedo to prom is always a terrific idea. Here it would help if you opted for a traditional touch. Otherwise, you can venture into the creativity of black ties. However, it is important not to overdo the matching game.

Opt for men’s tuxedo wedding suits

Marriage ceremonies are the next suitable occasions to wear tuxes, apart from proms. As marriages are mostly traditional, an evening wedding is the grandest of all formal events. Hence, if you plan to attend an event after 6 o’clock, go for a tux. Likewise, opt for a tux if the event is at the cathedral, followed by an elaborate reception. As a rule, guests at such events adore the traditional black-tie dress code. However, if you are invited actually to participate in one such event, go for a white tie. On the other hand, if you are a general attendee, you can skip wearing a tux. Besides, it becomes a must if the wedding event has a theme like “The Great Gatsby.”