Tuxedos Aren’t Just for Penquins

Published on February 5, 2011 by Terri · 2 Comments

It’s all out there in tuxedos today! Everything you can possibly imagine from traditional penguin suit tuxedos to the Calvin Klein + designer upgrade tuxes. The look today in tuxedos ranges from GQ personified, to suit coats and ties, to shorts with boat shoes or flip-flops. The good news is that you really do have the most options ever for selection to really feel comfortable on your wedding day. Do please keep in mind getting married on a beach in a casual setting allows lots of wiggle room, and is much different from a venue that requires guests to dress appropriately and bring a nice gift. On beach if you want to wear shorts and flip-flops then go for it, church or 5 star restaurant/hotel-not so much.

There is even a branch out in colors- Brown is the new Black in tuxedos. Some old accessories like cummerbunds and traditional tux shoes are out- while old-fashioned suspenders are now “retro” and cufflinks and colorful pocket squares continue to add flair. Everyone has a deal or special, with standards being free groom’s tuxedos and often also father-of-the-bride and some additional percentage off for larger wedding parties. Traditional tuxedo prices are fairly standard across the board but upgrades here like anywhere else cost money.

If you don’t have a specific theme or style in mind for your tuxedos- bridal shows are a great place to shop multiple places for deals and comparison one-stop shopping. One thing to keep in mind is where your groomsmen are located. If they are all over the country a national chain may make more sense- although all tuxedo places are used to having to measure appropriately.

Tuxedos come in all shapes and sizes, so big and tall or short and fat no worries. What is a worry is getting the boys in to actually get their measurements and tuxes ordered and this will need a huge push from you. Trust me it is worth it to pony up for a few beers and make a guys night out to “geter” done.

Most boys aren’t in to fashion as much as girls (I know, NOT always the case)- but will tell you, Mr. Groom. what I would tell any Bride. It is your big day- you want to look GOOD! You aren’t dressing up to go to work or dressing down to go play hoops- you are dressing as a groom for the “hopefully” the only time of your life- be open minded to trying something different in tuxedos and spend a little time on nailing a look that you feel comfortable and look great.

It is supposed to be a fun process, so get the measurement on those tuxedos done, make your bride happy and start posing in the mirror for those awesome tuxedo photo’s.