| Choose A Style That Looks Good On You! |
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| 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! |
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| Short and slender gentlemen... |
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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. |
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| Short and stocky gentlemen... |
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| 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... |
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| 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. |
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| Choose colorful vests and ties carefully. |
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| Tall and slim gentlemen... |
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| 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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