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Here are the most popular types of tuxedos:
  • Full Dress Tailcoat is also referred to as White Tie. Perfect for an ultra-formal evening wedding.
  • The stroller is often worn by attendants, while the groom wears a Cutaway. These are good for an ultra-formal morning wedding.
  • The Notch Lapel Tuxedo is a contemporary option appropriate for a formal wedding.
  • The Peak Lapel Tuxedo is a more traditional choice than the Notch-lapel, appropriate at any time of the day or evening.
Guideline for an
Formal Daytime Wedding:		 Guideline for an
Ultra-Formal Daytime Wedding:
The Coat:
Classic = Stroller
Contemporary = Tuxedo or Tailcoat black, gray or sliver year round. White or ivory, weather permitting.		 The Coat:
Classic = Grey Cutaway
Contemporary = Black Tuxedo or Tailcoat
Trousers:
Classic = Grey striped
Contemporary = to match coat. 		Trousers:
Classic = Grey striped
Contemporary = Black
Shirt:
Classic = White spread collar
Contemporary = White wing or spread collar		 Shirt:
Classic = White Wing Collar
Contemporary = White Wing Collar
Neckwear:
Classic = Ascot or Four-in-hand
Contemporary = Bow tie to match coat or colored to match cummerbund		 Neckwear:
Classic = Ascot
Contemporary = Black Bow Tie
Cummerbund/Vest: Classic = Grey Vest only
Contemporary = Vest to match coat or colored cummerbund and bow tie to match.		 Cummerbund/vest:
Classic = Grey Vest Only
Contemporary = Black Cummerbund or vest
Pocket square (The tiny bit of handkerchief that stays in the pocket):
Classic = None
Contemporary = match accessories.		 Pocket square:
Classic = none
Contemporary = Optional.
Shoes:
Classic = Black
Contemporary = To match coat		 Shoes:
Classic = Black,
Contemporary = Black
Hosiery:
Classic = Black
Contemporary = To match coat		 Hosiery:
Classic = Black
Contemporary = Black
Boutonniere:
Classic = White
Contemporary = White 		Boutonniere:
Classic = White
Contemporary = White

 

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