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Wedding tuxedos and suits for
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e asked Dennis Schmidt, owner of Milroy’s Tuxedo and a formalwear expert, to offer his take on the latest trends and hottest looks for grooms in suits and tuxedos. Here’s what he says: From casual to suits to tuxedos, today’s groom and groomsmen have many new looks for 2021. It’s all about comfort, styling, the wedding theme and where the wedding is taking place. CASUAL The no-coat look has been popular for outdoor wedding. Whether a rustic look worn with jeans or matching dress pants, there are vests specially made for the nocoat style. Especially for outdoor weddings, this style has been picking up steam. These vests are longer, have workable pockets, a pocket in front for a pocket square and can be full-back instead of backless. Another option is the suspender-and-tie look, a great way to add color for an outdoor wedding.
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SUITS Suits have really picked up in popularity. Generally a two-button jacket with notches is the most popular, and adding a matching vest can complete the look. By far, navy – a brighter navy than in previous years – dusk blue, indigo blue and French blue, and light and dark gray – light for summer and medium and darker grays for fall – are the top color choices. Next is black, followed by colors including burgundy and tan. Fit is important, as well. Modern Slim is the trending fit, and other fits are Classic and Ultra Slim. Grooms can rent or purchase their suit and there are now options for grooms to both rent and purchase in the same suits (David Major Select, available at Milroy’s Tuxedos). TUXEDO The tuxedo is the most elegant and fashionable look for grooms and groomsmen. What’s the difference between a tuxedo and suit? Satin. The tuxedo will have satin on the lapels and, sometimes the pocket. The black tuxedo is usually what people think of when they hear
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French Blue wedding suit, David Major Select “tuxedo,” but the tuxedo has evolved. Today’s tuxedo has less satin than a traditional tux, known as the satin-trim look that keeps it formal, but gives it more of a wedding suit look. There are many color options – navy, grays, indigo blue, white, ivory, burgundy, brown, black and more. Fit options are the same as suits – Classic, Modern Slim and Ultra Slim. Generally, the tuxedo is made in a superior, luxurious wool for the best breathable fabric. RECEPTION COATS More brides are choosing to change into a different dress during the reception for dancing, and of course, changing into a honeymoon outfit. Now grooms have an option, too. After the ceremony is done, photos are complete, the cake is cut and first dances done, it’s time for the groom to change into a fun reception coat to be remembered. Fun and fabulous, these jackets are available in exciting patterns and styles. TUXEDO FOR HER A new look in rental is the black tuxedo for women. The tuxedo is specifically designed to fit women and is made with a four-way stretch knit material for comfort. Put an elegant blouse or top under the jacket with the pants, and the formalwear look is complete.
