Saturday, January 24, 2009

How To Buy A Tuxedo

By Victor Santerino

Properly purchasing, renting, or wearing a tuxedo can be quite troublesome for the novice. Unfortunately most men fit into the "novice" category because they do not have many opportunities to wear a tux.

I can't teach you everything you need to know in what short article. However, I can tell you what you don't know and what you should find out in order to make your next tuxedo event go smoothly.

The man who decides to wear a tuxedo should make sure he can achieve identify a proper color, style, and fit. This man should also use the proper accompaniments with his tuxedo.

To obtain a great fit one should make sure to get measured before purchasing or renting a tuxedo. This can be done by having a professional take the proper measurements or by doing them yourself.

Styles consist of shawl, peaked, and notched lapel jackets with a large selection of button choices. The particular style and amount of buttons you choose should be based off your particular body type.

The shade you decide to wear is usually mandated by the climate and the occasion you are attending. Skin complexion should be the number one consideration when left to your own devices on tux color.

Accessories such as the bow tie, vest, shoes, and belt need to be chosen with care. Do not wear accessories that will not match with the tuxedo and tuxedo shirt.

Thank you for reading my article on tuxedos. Feel free to bookmark this page and refer back to it whenever necessary. - 16650

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