How to Buy A Tuxedo

by Pathlie Lee Business consultant

Ah! The dinner jacket or tux or, well, that fancy jacket with satin facings. Perhaps you got an invite to an evening party at the office. You probably are considering attending a formal dinner. Maybe you are about to show out a chunk of loyal adoration and respect for your woman by wearing a slim fit or classic fit tux to your wedding. Whichever the situation, formal or otherwise, learning to buy a tuxedo is an art and skill any man will want to master.

And the sooner the better.

How about getting hands-on advice from men’s clothing experts with years of tux fitting experience on their lapels?

Shall we?      

How to Buy the Best Tux for Just You

 

Here’s your fast-track tux buying guide to get you ready in time and style. 

The most apparent part of a tux.

Prioritize a tuxedo's fit and comfort over looks. In terms of construction materials and style, you can choose any men’s suit style you find appealing and that’s appropriate for the occasion you want to attend.

That means you can have a single- or double-breasted tux jacket. Despite popular belief, you can also choose a notched, peaked, or shawl (overwhelmingly popular) lapel provided satin works that magic touch on it.

Be careful with vents as they can give off a sporty look and make you come off too casual. As for pockets, jetted pockets are the way to go as opposed to flap pockets.            

Most events that call for a tux also tend to specify a dress code say, “black tie event”. More likely than not, the invitation will be specific. 

Otherwise, shades of blue, black and ivory are safe choices. Midnight blue is especially dapper under evening lights, appearing black than classic black for that ultra-sophisticated look.    

Here’s what to inject in your tuxedo charm to match your tux coat.

-       White, dress shirt

-       A bow tie that matches your pleats

-       Matching pants

-       Choicest shoes that rhyme with the theme and formality of the occasion

Have your buttons draped in satin to add uniformity all around. You can opt to use a vest, wrap a cummerbund around your waist, and rock suspenders if you want to strike a classic, 80s touch to your look.

Love your jewelry? Gold and silver do well with the formal, conservative aura of a classic tux.  

The classic dress shirt uses a winged-down collar—the turn-down.

As for dress shirt styles, there are three options to choose from today:

-       Dressier and a bit stiff, a Marcella tuxedo shirt has caught on quiet

-       Textured tuxedo shirts: the most common tuxedo shirt style. It is, well, textured

-       You’ve probably seen bibs of pleat on a shirt before even if that’s on photos. That’s the stuff of pleated tuxedo shirts

Choose between using studs down the front of the dress shirt or a fly front to conceal actual buttons. 

The dinner jacket hasn’t changed that much over time but it still charms with ounces of subtle hints and outright elegance. That means if you can buy one and use it for several events. 

But if you are buying a highly occasion-specific tux, you may prefer to rent one. All you have to do is go online and type a search for a ‘tuxedo store near me’ to explore the different varieties available on rent..

Yet, renting can avail you with a selection of tuxedos to choose from conveniently and quickly.  

Yes, if you are well aware of your measurements. But if it’s been a while before you took your measurements, do step into a tuxedo store near you to get a precise fit for your probably changed body dimensions.

Buying a tuxedo shouldn’t feel as overwhelming as it often does for many buyers—at least not now. Follow these simple tips and you’ll be well on your way to making a confident, sleek tux investment. 

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