Sunday, January 25, 2009

How To Properly Purchase a Tuxedo

By Victor Santerino

The tuxedo is one of the most confusing garments worn by man today. Primary reasons for this fact is that men do not wear them that often, styles change each year, and marketers put out false information to sell new tuxedos.

I wrote this article to help men get a better handle of what is expected of them when they are asked to wear a tuxedo. This article will review some of the basic elements of tuxedo wear and shed some light on critical components.

When a man dons a tuxedo it should be evident that he has chosen the correct style, fit, and color tuxedo. Correct accessories should also be worn for the affair he has chosen to attend.

To obtain a great fit one should make sure to get measured before purchasing or renting a tuxedo. This can be done by having a professional take the proper measurements or by doing them yourself.

Three popular styles to choose from are the peaked, shawl, and notched lapel jackets. These jackets come with your choose of one to many buttons. Choose a jacket style that fits well with your size and shape.

Events themselves will frequently let you know what color you should wear to your event. However, sometimes the event will give you the option to choose whatever color you like. Choose a color that will match best with the color of your skin and you will do fine.

Critical accompaniments such as belts, shoes, bow ties, and vests should be picked with great prejudice. Ensure that you choose the accessories that look best with the rest of your outfit.

This article should be used as a reference guide for pre-tuxedo fact finding. Add this page to your bookmarks and use it whenever you decide to wear a tuxedo. - 17943

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