As a groom, you may have been surprised to learn that there is more than one type of tuxedo for winter weddings. The type of tuxedo you should wear depends upon what time of day your wedding ceremony is scheduled for. Your wedding tuxedo choice will also depend on the level of formality of your nuptials. If you aren’t sure how formal your wedding is, ask the bride. If you have a sneaking suspicion that you should already know how formal of a tuxedo you will need, check your invitations for the dress code. This guide will tell you exactly what are appropriate tuxedos for winter weddings.
Tuxedos for Winter Weddings: Daytime Semi-Formal
Semi-formal tuxedos for a winter wedding, that is to be held before 6 pm, can be slightly casual. This means that your tuxedo doesn’t necessarily have to have tails. You will want a dark black or gray tuxedo jacket, worn over a standard, pleated, white shirt. Wear a long necktie and black business shoes with a daytime semi-formal tuxedo.
A great example of the daytime semi-formal wedding tuxedo, is Calvin Klein’s Legend tuxedo jacket and pants set ($299, www.uniformalwearhouse.com). The Legend tuxedo is made out of Super 100’s wool, in a Heather Grey Weave. This tuxedo jacket features a satin braided notch lapel, two button closure and no-vent besom pockets. The tuxedo pants are single pleated and match the jacket. The tuxedo pants are also adjustable and come in sizes 34 to 60. A matching vest can be purchased for this wedding tuxedo, for $59.95. The matching tie is $17.95.
Tuxedos for Winter Weddings: Daytime Formal
Formal daytime tuxedos for winter weddings should have more elegance. You will want to choose a black or charcoal grey tailcoat. Pair the tailcoat with grey striped or matching tuxedo trousers. Add polish to this wedding tuxedo look, by wearing a grey or striped vest. Pair this tuxedo with a starched, white collared dress shirt. Wear an ascot or striped tie with this tuxedo. This style of wedding tuxedos is best accessorized with long grey gloves and black patent leather dress shoes.
Lord West’s Charcoal Cutaway tuxedo, ($245, www.etuxedo.com), makes an excellent daytime formal wedding tuxedo. This tuxedo is best for indoor ceremonies, as it is made of tropical weight wool. The Charcoal Cutaway tuxedo features one button and a peak lapel styling. This wedding tuxedo includes hickory striped or black trousers, with an adjustable waistband.
Tuxedos for Winter Weddings: Nighttime Semi-Formal
Tuxedos for a nighttime semi-formal wedding should be dark. The smartest look is a grey stroller with striped tuxedo trousers. Top a pleated white shirt with a pearly grey vest. These types of wedding tuxedos call for four-in-hand ties and matching shoes.
You can purchase a Button Peak package deal, ($189.95, www.buy4lesstuxedo.com), in this tuxedo style. This package deal includes the tuxedo coat, pleated pants, choice of tuxedo shirt, vest and neck-ware. To complement this tuxedo’s winter wedding look, choose the Venetian Stripe Necktie by CARDI and the Palmero by CARDI vest. Choose platinum as the color for both of these items. Complete this look with a matching platinum handkerchief, for $5.
Tuxedos for Winter Weddings: Nighttime Formal
A formal evening wedding requires you to dress to the nines. This means that your wedding tuxedo will consist of a black tailcoat and matching trousers. With this ultra-formal tuxedo, you will go snowy white with the following pieces; winged collar shirt, vest, cummerbund, bow tie and gloves. Your footwear should be patent black dress shoes.
After Six’s Milan Cambridge tuxedo, ($184.95, www.buy4lesstuxedo.com), is the height of elegance. The black peak tailcoat is made of 100% worsted wool, double-breasted with satin lapels. The tuxedo coat is also non-vented, with barrel sleeves. The tuxedo trousers are double pleated, with a satin stripe running down each outer leg. Your bride will think you look like a prince in this sophisticated wedding tuxedo.
Tuxedos for Winter Weddings: Tropical Destination
Tuxedos for winter weddings should only be white if you are holding a tropical destination wedding. This is the only winter-time scenario where a white wedding tuxedo will look remotely natural. If you are not going off to some far-flung tropical oasis, stick to black and grey tuxedos. You will look much more sophisticated and handsome.
If you are planning to wed in a warmer clime, then Jean Yves’ Mystique tuxedo, ($228.95, www.buy4lesstuxedo.com), is a hip choice. This white wedding tuxedo jacket is made from 100% polyester. The tuxedo jacket features a two button notch, satin lapels and barrel sleeves. The white tuxedo trousers are double pleated.
Tuxedos for winter wedding should take their style cues from the main event. Let the time and formality of your wedding help you choose which type of tuxedo to purchase. Always confer with your bride-to-be before making the final wedding tuxedo purchase, to ensure your tuxedo will not clash with her decor.
Sources
www.uniformalwearhouse.com
www.etuxedo.com
www.buy4lesstuxedo.com
