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Choosing the Right Tux to Fit Your Body Type
By
Kathy Boyd-McLaughlin
Brides aren’t the only ones who need to worry about
figure flaws. Grooms can look fabulous too, by
choosing the right formal wear that enhances their
body types.
Short, Slender Grooms:
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Grooms should look for single-breasted jackets with
long lines, a low button stance (it elongates the
body), and wide peak lapels.
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Other stylish options include wearing a
double-breasted tuxedo jacket or subtly patterned
vest and tie.
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Selecting the right pant style is key, too. Reverse
double-pleated pant leg should always break slightly
on top of the shoe and angle a bit downward in the
back.
Short, Stocky Grooms:
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Grooms with athletic or muscular body types look best
in tuxedo jackets with slim shawl collars.
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The top button should fall at the small of the waist
to give the torso a leaner look.
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Also, choose jackets with a natural shoulder line and
avoid the more broad European styles.
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When it comes to pants, reverse double-pleated
trousers with pleats extending toward the
pockets tend to offer the best comfort and
style. 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 leg will
look sloppy.
Tall, Husky Grooms:
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Grooms with broad shoulders and muscular frames look
best in shawl collar tuxedos.
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Jacket length is especially important. To determine a
good fit, groom should place his arms at his
sides and relax hands and fingers. His
fingertips should touch the bottom of the jacket
and his shirt cuffs should extend at least half
an inch beyond the jacket sleeve.
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The construction of the jacket may need to be a bit
loose to provide ease of movement.
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Also, grooms with thick necks and wide faces should
avoid ties that are too narrow and wing tip
collars that look constrictive. Instead, opt
for lay-down collars and fuller bow ties.
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And the pant leg should have a slightly wider
silhouette to accommodate muscular thighs.
Tall, Slim Grooms:
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Grooms look well in just about every tuxedo style.
An especially good choice is a double-breasted
tuxedo with slightly broad shoulders and a
suppressed waist.
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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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Garments should be full, while still following the
lines of the body, and trousers should also have a
higher-rise with more of a break in the pant.
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This figure type can easily wear vests and ties in
colors and patterns.
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