Tuxedos & Suits Etiquette
- Question:
My fiancé wants to wear a tuxedo instead of a morning suit to our 11:00 a.m. ceremony. How can I convince him a tux will look odd?
- Answer:
Your fiancé probably thinks a tuxedo is way cooler than a morning coat—and, let's face it, when's the last time you saw 007 in this old-school English look? The problem is that tuxes look inappropriate in the daytime. Your best bet may be to give him another option, like a new navy blue suit, which would be ideal for all but an ultraformal daytime wedding. He can choose a hip three-button look or a more classic one-button cut—both are sophisticated and modern. Bonus: No matter which style he chooses, it will be an investment he'll get mileage out of for years to come.
- Must my groom wear a boutonniere?
- Must our fathers and ushers match tux collars?
- What do a military groom and ushers wear?
- Should my groom's tie match my dress?
- Must ushers' tuxes match the groom's exactly?
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- How can I convince the groom not to wear yellow socks with his tuxedo?
- Should the groom wear a tuxedo to a morning wedding?
- What should men wear for a noon to 5:00 p.m. celebration?
- Should the groomsmen match the groom's traditional African clothing?
- Can the groomsmen wear lavender shirts?
