How To Choose the Right Tux

Consider climate and weather. A lightweight, white tux is ideal for a tropical beach wedding, while a traditional black tux will work for an indoor or winter affair.

Coordinate your tux style with your date’s dress. Whether it’s a theme wedding or her dress is modern and sleek, dress according to that style.

Dress for your body type. If you’re thin, wear a double-breasted jacket with padded shoulders and fuller pants. Muscular or stocky men look best in a single-breasted, one-button, shawl-collar tux.

Consider the color. Black, gray, and midnight blue are classics. Light colors are for summer events and weddings.

Fix sagging and drooping or puckering and pulling with alterations. Pant hems should cover your socks when you walk, but shouldn’t drag. Shirt cuffs should reach an inch beyond your jacket sleeve.

Express your personal style in the details, like studs and cufflinks. Tux shirts, shoes, ties or ascots, vests, cummerbunds or belts, handkerchiefs, flowers, or a top hat are places to make your style mark.