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Tuxedos Make Perfect Travel Companions
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With popular vacation destinations like the
Caribbean, Mexico or Europe, cruising has become a favorite way
for married couples to spend their
honeymoon. But if you've never cruised before, you might be unsure
of what to pack. Although daytime dress is casual; clothing on
board is dressy on some cruise lines, particularly on formal
night. "Traditional cruises" which have pre-assigned dinner times
and table mates and formal nights require men to wear suits or
tuxedos and women to wear pantsuits or cocktail dresses.
Some adult only cruises offer a Valentine's night or Captain's
cocktail party or ball where black tie would also be appropriate
to wear.
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But what constitutes black tie dress and
what is appropriate to wear? Bill Tzizik, CEO, Classic Tuxedo Inc.
suggests these guidelines: "An event which is "black tie,"
requires you to dress formally. Black is still the favorite color
choice for tuxedo jackets. Two, three and four-button,
single-breasted notch jackets by designers like Matteo Maas,
Monsieur Givenchy and Claiborne continue to be popular choices.
But for spring and summer cruises or for cruises in tropical
climates, an alternative to the black tuxedo is the dinner jacket.
A white or ivory single-breasted shawl collar dinner jacket has a
breezy feel and looks great. Pair it with a white or ivory shirt,
formal trousers that feature a plain non-pleat flat front, black
satin fullback vest and traditional bow tie for an enviable look."
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Tuxedo rentals are usually available for
one day, but retailers like
Classic Tuxedo offer extended wedding
honeymoon rental periods of 7 to 10 days at no additional cost to
the groom. This enables you to conveniently return your tuxedo
when you get home from your trip. Industry wide, retailers will
also provide two shirts in a travel tuxedo package that allows you
to change the look of your formal wardrobe if you'll be wearing
the tuxedo for more than one occasion.
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So don't forget, when you're planning your honeymoon cruise,
remember the formalwear.
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