Most women would agree that there is something special about
a man in a tux. They just look good.
But they could look even better if they took time to insure
that the tuxedos they wear - fit. There
are some tips for insuring that tuxedos (or for that matter any suit) fits
properly. Most menswear specialists
would offer these guidelines.
*Buttons - For
men's jackets on tuxedos or suits, the simplest rule is to follow the
"always-sometimes-never" rule.
For all occasions, always button the top button, sometimes the middle
button and never the bottom button.
*Sleeves - Most
rental suits don't pay attention to sleeve length and that is a mistake. Granted a rental suit won't fit like a
tailored or custom fit jacket, but always pay attention to the sleeve
length. It always looks best if about
1/4 " of the shirt cuff peeks out below the sleeve when the arms are at
his side and relaxed. More than that or
an "ocean" of cuff peeking out looks bad.
*Jackets - The
best possible jacket length is when arms are relaxed at the man's side the
bottom of the jacket hits about an inch above his knuckles. The shoulder seam should hit exactly where
his shoulder ends. More than that and
the jacket looks funny with the seam sliding down the arm. Less than that and the man looks like his
jacket is a size too small.
*Trousers - Hem
length on trousers can be hotly debated and individual men have their own
preferences, but what you want to avoid at your wedding are pants that are too
short or too long. The best rule of
thumb is hem the pants so that there is a slight break (if any) and the hem
should just touch the shoelaces.
If the men in your wedding party order their tuxes from a
reputable dealer and give the shop plenty of time to get merchandise in, you
have a better chance of having suits that fit well. If the men get into the store early when the
tuxes arrive, there is still time to make any size adjustments that may be
required.
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