Tux Application: Groom grooming

26 November 2015 - 02:06 By Yolisa Mkele

Which suit suits you the best? FULL FORMAL/WHITE TIE/EVENING TAILSThe most stringent codes of all types of wedding attire.Description: Tails in non-shiny black worsted wool with a cutaway front and matching trousers. White shirt and hand-tied white bow tie with matching white waistcoat. Formal highly polished black opera shoes.FULL FORMAL DAY DRESS/ MORNING SUITFor any formal day eventDescription: One-button black cutaway coat with tails stopping just behind the knees, and including a dove-grey waistcoat. Paired with striped or checked grey-toned trousers. Top hat is optional. Worn with a necktie.SEMI-FORMAL EVENING/BLACK TIE/TUXEDO (aka DINNER JACKET)/ SMOKING JACKETAll referred to as "black tie" and worn after 6pmDescription: Typically black worn with a pleated plissé shirt or dimpled Marcella bibbed shirt, and a black silk bow tie.Cummerbund is optional. Trousers and jacket of matching colours. Black Balmoral Oxford dress shoes with a patent finish.SEMI-FORMAL DAY DRESS/ STROLLERDaytime version of the tuxedoDescription: Jacket is dark grey and paired with lighter grey striped or checked trousers, and a grey/silver necktie.Waistcoat is typically mismatched and is worn with a standard white shirt with a turn-down collar. Bowler or boater hat adds flair.CONVENTIONAL/THE WEDDING SUITThe most versatile option for groom clothing as it can be worn again and again throughout the years.Description: Less formal matching jacket and trousers.CUSTOMARY/NEHRUWorn throughout India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and some parts of Africa.Description: The jacket buttons down with no lapels. Buttons are large, and embroidery is sometimes used.parisiangentleman.co.ukTied downPicking a fashionable noose to tie around your neck on your wedding day can be fun, but remember:When in doubt go with black. There are few situations in which a black bow tie or tie doesn't look good.If you can't tie a bow tie or a tie then buy a clip-on. But do not get married with a misshapen lump on your neck.Don't be scared to have a bit of fun and choose something out of left field. But don't go overboard...

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