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Cutaway and Stroller
For formal daytime weddings (11am to 4pm), the
groom wears the cutaway, which tapers from the
front waist button to a long, wide back tail.
Accessories include a wing collar shirt; an ascot
and coordinating vest. Attendant's wear the
stroller/walking coat is worn with a spread
collar shirt and a four-in-hand tie. Both jackets
are worn with matching or striped trousers.
For formal daytime weddings (11am to 4pm), the
groom wears the cutaway, which tapers from the
front waist button to a long, wide back tail.
Accessories include a wing collar shirt; an ascot
and coordinating vest. Attendant's wear the
stroller/walking coat is worn with a spread
collar shirt and a four-in-hand tie. Both jackets
are worn with matching or striped trousers.
Dinner Jacket
A white or ivory jacket with black formal
trousers is an ideal option in spring or summer
months or year round in warmer climates for
formal or semi-formal evening weddings.
A white or ivory jacket with black formal
trousers is an ideal option in spring or summer
months or year round in warmer climates for
formal or semi-formal evening weddings.
Tuxedo
A single or double-breasted jacket with
matching trousers for formal or semi-formal
evening weddings. Accessories include a formal
dress shirt with cuff links and studs, a necktie
with vest or cummerbund.
A single or double-breasted jacket with
matching trousers for formal or semi-formal
evening weddings. Accessories include a formal
dress shirt with cuff links and studs, a necktie
with vest or cummerbund.
White Tie
This is the classic look for the ultra formal
evening wedding. The tailcoat jacket is waist
length in front with two long back tails. A
white shirt with wing collar, a white tie and
white vest are also worn.
This is the classic look for the ultra formal
evening wedding. The tailcoat jacket is waist
length in front with two long back tails. A
white shirt with wing collar, a white tie and
white vest are also worn.
Lapels
There are three basic styles of tuxedo lapels.
Choosing one thats right for you is merely a
matter of taste.
-NOTCH- a triangular indentation is cut where
the lapel joins the collar.
-PEAK- a broad V-shaped lapel that points up
and out just below the collar line.
-SHAWL- a smooth, rounded lapel.
Of course, there are many variations of these
three basic styles to better express your
individuality.
There are three basic styles of tuxedo lapels.
Choosing one thats right for you is merely a
matter of taste.
-NOTCH- a triangular indentation is cut where
the lapel joins the collar.
-PEAK- a broad V-shaped lapel that points up
and out just below the collar line.
-SHAWL- a smooth, rounded lapel.
Of course, there are many variations of these
three basic styles to better express your
individuality.
Classic Shirt
The traditional formal shirt
is white with buttons or stud
closures. It may or may not
have French cuffs and usually
had pleats on either side of
the button placket.
The traditional formal shirt
is white with buttons or stud
closures. It may or may not
have French cuffs and usually
had pleats on either side of
the button placket.
Spread Collar
Similar to a mans standard
button-front shirt, it folds
over around the neck with a
wide division between points
in front.
Similar to a mans standard
button-front shirt, it folds
over around the neck with a
wide division between points
in front.
Wing Collar
Similar to above but with two
turned-down points in front
that give the appearance of a
spread collar.
Similar to above but with two
turned-down points in front
that give the appearance of a
spread collar.
Ascot
A wide necktie (almost like a
scarf) that is looped over
and held in place beneath the
chin with a tie, tack, or
stickpin. Worn with a
wing-collar shirt and the
daytime wedding cutaway
jacket.
A wide necktie (almost like a
scarf) that is looped over
and held in place beneath the
chin with a tie, tack, or
stickpin. Worn with a
wing-collar shirt and the
daytime wedding cutaway
jacket.
Bowtie
A short tie shaped like a bow
that can be worn with a wing
or spread collar. A shirts
wing collar can either be
tucked behind the bowtie or
worn facing out over the tie.
Most bowties adjust to fit all
neck sizes and are available in
a variety or widths , colors,
and patterns to match the
vest or cummerbund.
A short tie shaped like a bow
that can be worn with a wing
or spread collar. A shirts
wing collar can either be
tucked behind the bowtie or
worn facing out over the tie.
Most bowties adjust to fit all
neck sizes and are available in
a variety or widths , colors,
and patterns to match the
vest or cummerbund.
Cufflinks
Decorative jewelery used to close French
cuffs.
Decorative jewelery used to close French
cuffs.
Cummerbund
A silk or satin sash as an alternative to a
vest worn at the waist and covering the
trousers waistband. A cummerbund should
be worn with the pleats facing up.
A silk or satin sash as an alternative to a
vest worn at the waist and covering the
trousers waistband. A cummerbund should
be worn with the pleats facing up.
Four-In-Tie
A standard long knotted necktie worn with
a spread or wingtip collar.
A standard long knotted necktie worn with
a spread or wingtip collar.
Pocket Square
A small pocket-handkerchief tucked into
the left breast pocket worn by groomsmen
instead of a boutonniere.
A small pocket-handkerchief tucked into
the left breast pocket worn by groomsmen
instead of a boutonniere.
Studs
Jewelery similar to cufflinks that are used
to close the front of a formal shirt, which
traditionally does not have buttons down
the front.
Jewelery similar to cufflinks that are used
to close the front of a formal shirt, which
traditionally does not have buttons down
the front.
Vest
Worn in place of a cummerbund to cover the
trouser waistband with bottom vest button
left unbuttoned. It's often worn with a
coordination tie. Some are adjustable at
the neck and waist with an open back, while
others have a fully covered back. If you
think you might remove your jacket during
the reception , opt for the full back-vest.
Worn in place of a cummerbund to cover the
trouser waistband with bottom vest button
left unbuttoned. It's often worn with a
coordination tie. Some are adjustable at
the neck and waist with an open back, while
others have a fully covered back. If you
think you might remove your jacket during
the reception , opt for the full back-vest.
