Finishing Off Your Look

You decided on the style and color of your tuxedo, now it’s time to consider how to finish off your look! Your tuxedo rental includes a jacket, trousers, shirt, tie and vest and shoes.

Here are some accessories that will make you look debonair of the most important day of your life.

Vest
Wearing a vest with a tuxedo is highly formal, and will give you that sophisticated look. Men with a larger midsection will find a vest more flattering and comfortable option. The vest color and material should be simple. The color scheme for these accessories should compliment each other or be monochromatic.

Shirt, Studs and Cufflinks
Your tuxedo ensemble includes studs and cufflinks. Above each shirt button there is a small hole where the stud goes. Place the first stud at the second button from the top of the shirt. To insert the stud, push the small colored side through the hole until it appears next to the original button.  Apply a stud to each button hole going down the shirt until all 5 studs are in the shirt.

Pocket Squares
Wearing a pocket square with your tuxedo is a sure way to differentiate yourself from everyone else. Pocket squares, portray a sense of luxury and class. Generally, its best to wear a white pocket square in the presidential or flat fold or the conservative puff fold. If you are wearing a boutonniere it is not recommended you wear a pocket square as it will detract from the look!

Shoes
You’ll need to rent formal shoes as it will definitely finish off your look! The patent leather, Oxford is elegant and stylish! The plain leather Monaco in Brown is a great choice for Navy Tuxedos.

Now you are ready to put on your tuxedo and enjoy the best day of your life!

  • Get all your cleansing and grooming out of the way
  •  Next underwear, undershirt (if needed) followed by your socks. Pull your socks as high as possible. Socks are available for purchase at our showroom.
  •  Next put your studs in your shirt then put it on and button up using the studs
  • Put your cuff links on the cuff of your shirt
  • Put on your pants, the top of the waistband should rest of your hipbones. Tuck your shirttails into your pants, button and zipper up!
  • Don’t forget to attach the suspenders to your pants to keep your pants in place
  • Flip your collar up and button your shirt collar before adding your tie
  • Put on your vest and finally your tuxedo jacket.

If your jacket has two buttons only keep the top one fastened. You should unbutton the top button when sitting down. The bottom button of your vest should also be left unbuttoned. Your shirt cuffs and cufflinks should be a tad visible under your jacket sleeve.

CONGRATULATIONS and ENJOY the Best Day of Your Life!!!