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| Choosing the Perfect Tux |
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Artistic Expressions
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Choosing the style that best fits can be difficult! We've listed
various body types and what tuxedo or suit will look best for that
particular body type.
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Tall
& Thin:
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The tall and thin
groom can wear just about anything (we're talking about
tuxes and suits here!). He can wear just about any color and style. If the groom is very thin, he can try a
double-breasted jacket. This will give him a little extra padding in the
chest area. If
you want to look broader in the shoulders, ask for more
padding in the shoulders. A pleated shirt will also look great on a very thin
groom.
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Short
& Thin:
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A short and thin
groom should NOT wear double-breasted jackets. He'll end up looking lost in it! A three-button jacket with pleated trousers or
tuxedo pants is a great look for that short and thin
groom.
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Tall
& Broad:
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The tall and broad
groom should also stay away from the double-breasted
jackets. It
will just make him look more husky. He should also avoid pleated shirts. Also, if he's had one to many brewskies, he should
wear a vest rather than a cummerbund (the cummerbund will
draw attention to his waistline and the vest will hide
it).
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Short
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The
short and broad groom should wear a single-breasted
jacket. A
one-button or two-button jacket that closes near his
waistline is a perfect choice. Once again, if he has a large waistline, he should
wear a vest rather than a cummerbund. Padded shoulders will also draw the attention away
from the waistline up to the shoulders.
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Most importantly, the
groom should be comfortable! His jacket should fit comfortably around his neck and
shoulders and should button easily. When the groom tries on his tux or suit, he should try
sitting with the jacket buttoned to make sure it still fits
comfortably.
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The groom's shirt
should also fit comfortably around his neck, shoulders and waist. His cuffs should be one-quarter to one-half inch below his
jacket sleeve.
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If
he chooses to wear a vest, it should fall just over the trousers
waistband. Vests
usually have a slide strap to adjust it to their waistline. It should fit comfortably across the chest and the buttons
should line up to the front of his jacket.
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The groom's trousers
should button comfortably - you don't want to pop a button when
you sit down! Many trousers have waistbands that are adjustable. The hem of the trousers should come just over his shoe
tops.
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