Have you seen Robert Downey Jr. at the Golden Globes? He was wearing a tuxedo with no tie. What do you think about this look?
Personally, I’m not crazy about the trend of wearing a tux without a tie. Although Downey Jr. certainly has his own very unique style, in my opinion, even he can’t necessarily pull this look off. A tuxedo is not a causual item of clothing, and there’s no need to make it casual, because when you try to do that, you end up in an in-between kind of place, where you’re neither elegant nor casual, and as far as I’m concerned, a fashion in-between is never a good place to be!
I think that this is way better:
And would encourage any man who wears a suit, and especially a tuxedo, to go for the classic, elegant look that a tux calls for and wear a tie. This is especially true for grooms. If your wedding is a casual event, I would suggest that instead of trying to “dress down” your tux by not wearing a tie, you opt for a more casual look that can achieved by wearing a light-colored tuxedo. Light colored tuxedos are more casual than dark tuxedos and are very appropriate for a casual wedding. But do me a favor and wear a tie!
Photo by John Griffiths
When it comes to choosing a wedding tux, not all tuxedos are created equal. Depending on your body type, you should pick the tux that would look best on you. Here are a few tips for choosing a flattering tuxedo.
If you have a large build, go with a dark tuxedo in a streamlined silhouette. Avoid double breasted tuxedos – those will add bulk. Same goes for pleated shirts. Your goal is to go with a simple, elegant, non-fussy look. If you’re short, it’s even more important to go with a simple, streamlined style.
If you have a slight build and would like to add bulk, the way to do it is by having a tux that fits really well – you don’t want to “swim” in your tux – and use visuals such as light colors, pleated shirts and maybe larger shoulder pads to add bulk. If you’re tall and thin, you will actually look good in any tuxedo – just make sure the inseam and sleeves are long enough!
The most important thing when renting or buying a tux is to tailor the suit to your exact measurements. An ill-fitting tux looks bad, regardless of your figure, while a high-quality, well-fitting tuxedo will always look great.
Is a white tux a good choice for a groom?
The short answer is “why not?” – just like in bridal fashions, fashion rules for grooms have considerably relaxed over the past few years, allowing grooms more freedom of choice than ever before when it comes to choosing the perfect tux.
While a white tux is a relatively bold choice, it does have the advantage of being unique and making you stand out in a crowd of black tuxedos.
A white tux is especially appropriate in the summer, and especially if you have a nice tan! A white tuxedo looks absolutely marvelous on tall, dark grooms because it creates a nice contrast to their natural coloring.
Remember that a white tuxedo will make you look visually bigger, so it’s a great choice if you’re light weight and would like to appear heavier, but not such a great choice if you’re slightly heavy to begin with.
You can pair your white tux with a crisp white shirt and a black tie, or you can experiment with different colors. Pastel ties look very elegant with a white tuxedo, or go with red if you want to look extra bold.
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Photo by Jason DeRusha
