Black Tie Formal Wear Tuxedo Rental and Sales in Howell, MI

Tuxedos and Body Types

Many women find that all men look better in a tuxedo. Not all tuxedos are alike. Subtle differences in jackets, collars and pant styles can be flattering or fatal, depending on your body type. Pick the tuxedo that's best for your body type. Short and slender gentlemen... should look for single breasted jackets with long lines (it elongates the body) and wide peak lapels. Other stylish options include wearing a double breasted tuxedo jacket. Selection of the right pant style is key, too. Reverse double pleated trousers are a good choice for gentlemen with short, slender frames. Short and stocky gentlemen... with athletic or muscular body types look best in tuxedo jackets with slim collars. The top button should fall at the small of the waist to give the torso a leaner look. Pants should extend as low as possible on the foot, angled slightly in the back to elongate the leg. Be sure to avoid too much of a break on the foot, otherwise the pant will look sloppy.
Tall and husky gentlemen... with broad shoulders and muscular frames look best in shawl collar tuxedos. Jacket length is especially important. To determine a good fit, we suggest that the gentleman place his arms at his sides and relax his hands and fingers. His fingertips should touch the bottom of the jacket and his shirt sleeves should extend one quarter to one half inch beyond the jacket sleeve. The fit of the jacket may need to be just a bit loose to provide ease of movement. Also, gentlemen with thick necks and wide faces should avoid narrow ties and wing tip collared shirts that look constrictive. Instead, opt for a lay down collar shirt and bow ties. Tall and slim gentlemen... look well in just about every tuxedo style! An especially good choice is a double breasted tuxedo with broad shoulders and a suppressed waist. Jacket buttons closed up high on the waistline look especially good and a high shoulder line is better than a natural one.
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