Though the bulk of wedding day attire attention typically focuses on what the bride is wearing, grooms also have important choices to make when it comes to what to wear on their wedding day.
While a groom's wardrobe decision typically does not involve much forethought, he should keep in mind several factors before choosing a tuxedo, such as the degree of formality and time of the event in addition to the style of the tuxedo itself.
Here is a list of some tuxedo terminology that should help you make an educated decision.
Single Breasted Tuxedo
This is a classic style suit with a single row of buttons down the center. This is a good style for all body types. Single breasted suits come in many styles. You can order a single breasted tuxedo with either one or two buttons. Taller grooms usually prefer two buttons while shorter men prefer one button. Grooms can also order three or four button single breasted tuxedos. These are good for men who are particularly tall or thin. Larger men should avoid the three-or-four button suit.
Double Breasted Tuxedo
A coat with two rows of vertical buttons - one to close the coat and the other for decorations. Will look good on most body types.
Cutaway Tuxedo (Morning coat)
A long coat that tapers from the waistline button to one broad tail in the back with a vent; usually dark gray or black. This will look good on men of all sizes. This style is most appropriate for daytime weddings.
Tails
A formal coat that is short in front and extends to tow long tails in the back. This type of jacket should be avoided by shorter or stockier grooms. Tails are mainly reserved for ultra-formal weddings.
Peaked Lapel Tuxedo
An extension of the coat collar. This kind of coat will look good on a shorter groom as it will make the body look longer and leaner.
Stroller Coat
A semi-formal suit jacket cut like a tuxedo; appropriate for afternoon weddings. Usually available in dark gray or black. Will look good on all men.
Shawl Collar Jacket
Unlike a traditional collar, shawl collars do not come to a complete point. A wider groom should wear a wider shawl collar as a thin collar would make him look larger. A thin groom should wear a thin collar, as a wider one will make him look cartoonish.
Dinner Jacket
A tuxedo cut jacket in white or ivory; usually worn with black satin stripped pants. This is a great option for an after 6-pm wedding, as well as hot summer nights.
Banded Collar
This is the collar type that appears to not be a collar at all, as it just wraps around the neck and is never worn with a tie. A groom with a short thick neck should definitely avoid this type of collar as it will appear as though he is bursting out of his clothes.
High Vest and Low Vests (Worn instead of a cummerbund)
High vests are usually good for taller men with longer torsos, as they extend up the torso higher than a regular vest and go well with a high-buttoned coat.
Low Vests are more appropriate for most men and will look good on all body types.
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