Choosing the right wedding tuxedo can establish you as a sharp dresser on your day. Tuxedos epitomise sartorial style and sophistication. If you’re a groom, the tuxedo remains a classic option for your wedding. Our guide explores the fundamentals of wedding tuxedos to help you make an informed decision about the fit, style and look as it relates to your wedding theme.
Table of Contents:
1. Understanding wedding tuxedo styles
2. Choosing the perfect fit
3. Fabrics and materials
4. Accessorizing your wedding tuxedo
5. Seasonal considerations for tuxedos
Understanding wedding tuxedo styles
Wedding tuxedos come in many stripes, and getting familiar with the range can help you pick the togs that feel most like you, and that best match your wedding’s theme. For those who want to stick to tried-and-true conventions, the classic black tuxedo can never go out of style. It works for most formality levels and is well-suited to nearly all formal celebrations, making it the safe-bet of grooming vehicles.
For those who want something a little more modern, the navy tux is a great option. Navy is a sophisticated, modern, and transferable option particularly for a daytime or evening ceremony. Its darker shade looks sophisticated and flatters many skin tones. It works with most accessories and colour schemes.
A white or ivory tuxedo is another good bet, particularly if you are having a spring or summer wedding, or one outdoors at the beach. It screams airy, clean, fresh and fast, and will make the groom pop against a natural background. Consider your skin tone if you are looking at a white tux; you don’t want to look pale.
Choosing the perfect fit
Why are you wearing the wedding tuxedo? The fit is the most important to look presentable. There are three styles of fits – traditional, slim and extra slim. Traditional fit keeps the look more relaxed and comfortable if you want to be in formal look with more room to move around.
If you’re looking for something more fitted, the slim fit tuxedo is your best bet. The name says it all – ‘slim fit’ moulds to the body’s contours. It will fit well without being too tight and it’s a modern take on the traditional single-breasted tuxedo, creating a sleek and modern look, perfect for a contemporary wedding.
The modern fit, like the slim fit, hits a middle ground between the traditional and slim fits; it’s less fitted, for a more tailored look, and more comfortable. A modern is a safe bet for most grooms and body types, since it tends to flatter.
Fabrics and materials
The material out of which your wedding tuxedo is made will affect both comfort and appearance. By far, the most common material for a tux is wool. Wool is selected because of the durability of the fabric and fine feel. Wool tuxedos are also breathable and can generally be worn in most climates.
For warmer weather, a wool blend tuxedo or lighter weight materials in linen or cotton are better options; they are cooler and more comfortable to wear than heavier wool tuxedos, but they could be more prone to wrinkling, so be mindful about the formality of your wedding before choosing these fabrics.
As a touch of elegance for winter weddings or evening events, you might want to consider a velvet tuxedo. The softness of the velvet adds a bit of luxury to your look, and while it doesn’t suit all climates, a velvet tux guarantees that you’ll definitely stand out. This is a bold choice to make for your wedding look, but one that can work if you want to add an extra flourish to your style.
Accessorizing your wedding tuxedo
Accessories serve as the master strokes to personalise your wedding tuxedo. A bow tie complements the formal nature of the tuxedo perfectly, and black is the classic shade, though you can experiment a little with navy or burgundy, or patterned options.
Cufflinks are an essential complementary accessory. There are many types of cufflinks, such as silver bangle, diamond bangle, various religious elements, printed cufflinks and personalised engraved bangle, and choose to suit the occasion to add another touch of style detail.
Pocket squares and boutonnieres are another great way to boost your tux, adding colour or a neutral accent. Coordinating with the partner’s bouquet or the wedding colour scheme helps to pull the whole look together.
Seasonal considerations for tuxedos
The main factor that determines your tuxedo choice is the season you decide to get married in. For spring and summer weddings, lightweight fabrics and colours go a long way in keeping you and your guests cool, while looking stylish. Go with linen or cotton blends to stay well ventilated in summer. Light grey, beige or even pastel-coloured tuxedos are the best options for these seasons, as they match the overall spring and summer feel of your wedding.
Fall weddings call for heavier fabrics and darker shades. I suggest a wool or wool-blend tuxedo in charcoal, burgundy or forest green, colours that are seasonally appropriate. They look great but are also warm, and both are important considerations for colder temperatures.
While summer weddings can be a perfect all-white affair, winter weddings are the time to wrap up in cosy fabrics and dustier tones. Either a deep-blue velvet tuxedo or classic black stands as a sartorial moment. They’re timeless. Layer up with an overcoat or a tasteful scarf for the ultimate winter transformation.
Conclusion
When choosing the right wedding tuxedo, there are five main things to keep in mind: style,fit,fabric,accessories,andseasonal appropriateness.By keeping all of these things in mind, you’ll be able to make an informed decision on the right wedding tuxedo for your special day, that will keep you looking and feeling your best. After all, the right wedding tuxedo isn’t just about your own personal style but about the theme of your wedding, and how your wedding tuxedo combines with all things surrounding the wedding to create a beautiful and memorable look.
