| Choose A Style
That Looks Good On You! |
| Many women find that all men look better in a tuxedo.
But contrary to appearances, not all tuxedos are alike. Subtle differences
in jackets, collars and pant styles can be flattering or fatal, depending
on your body type. Pick the tuxedo that's best for your body type! |
| Short and slender
gentlemen... |
should look for single breasted jackets with long lines (it
elongates the body). Selection of the right pant style is key, too. Double
pleated trousers are a good choice for gentlemen with short, slender frames.
And the perfect pant leg should always break slightly on top of the shoe
and angle a bit downward in back.
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| This body type can wear vests and ties in colors and patterns. |
| Short
and stocky gentlemen... |
| with athletic or muscular body types look best in tuxedo jackets with
slim collars. The top button should fall at the small of the waist to
give the torso a leaner look. Pants should extend as low as possible on
the foot, angled slightly in the back to elongate the leg. Be sure to
avoid too much of a break on the foot, otherwise the pant will look sloppy. |
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| Choose colorful vests and ties carefully. |
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| Tall
and husky gentlemen... |
| with broad shoulders and muscular frames look best in shawl collar tuxedos.
Jacket length is especially important. To determine a good fit, we suggest
that the gentleman place his arms at his sides and relax his hands and
fingers. His fingertips should touch the bottom of the jacket and his
shirt sleeves should extend one quarter to one half inch beyond the jacket
sleeve. The fit of the jacket may need to be just a bit loose to provide
ease of movement. |
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| Also, gentlemen with thick necks and wide faces should avoid
narrow ties and wing tip collared shirts that look constrictive. Instead,
opt for a laydown collar shirt and bow ties. |
| Choose colorful vests and ties carefully. |
| Tall
and slim gentlemen... |
| look well in just about every tuxedo style! Jacket buttons
closed up high on the waistline look especially good and a high shoulder
line is better than a natural one. Garments should be full, while still
following the lines of the body, and trousers should have a higher rise
with more of a break in the pant. |
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| This body type can easily wear vests and ties in colors
and patterns. |
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