What type of tux should I buy? Should I get a tux or something different? Can anyone send me post some links to pics of what I should wear and colour etc
Thanks
2006-11-15 06:58:05 · 8 answers · asked by a j 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Since it's for work, keep it traditional and simple-black tux, white shirt, black tie, black dress shoes. The exact style and cut depends on what will look best on you. This is a great site for matching the style to your body.
http://www.buy4lesstuxedo.com/Body_Types.html
And anything else you want to know really.
http://www.buy4lesstuxedo.com/FAQ_Tuxedo_101.htm
The easiest look to do is a single breasted, notch or peak collar, 2 or 3 button, wool or wool-blend jacket. Stay away from polyester, it looks cheap. The jacket should hit at your hip or top of your thigh, nothing too long or too short. Then the pants should be flat front, no pleats, and basic, nothing more than a side stripe if that much. Just your regular tuxedo. Save the trendy styles and fashion colors for non-work events. This is just an example, and you will probably want to rent one anyway for this one time event.
http://www.buy4lesstuxedo.com/storepages/CK-MESSN.html
2006-11-15 07:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by welches_grape_jelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I regularly go to events where the dress code is black tie - most people are wearing tuxes, but you wont look too out of place if you just wear a very smart black suit. If you imagine that you will be invited to similar events in the next few years i would definitely invest in a tux - they neednt be to expensive (my boyfriend got his from Moss Bros for £150) and you will quickly get your moneys worth if you wear it once or twice a year as it costs about £50 to rent. If you do decide to buy one, the cheapest places will be in university towns where they often do special deals for students, particularly at the beginning of the academic year. Whatever you do, wear the traditional suit or tux - colours and 'interesting' accessories generally just look tacky.
2006-11-16 09:59:17 · answer #2 · answered by litloop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen, if the invite states "black tie" then that means only ONE thing for a man. Tux. rent one, because to get a decent one you are looking at €800 -€1000. Thats just for a gieves & hawkes off the rack. Best advice is to rent it, but not off the high street crap places. they are for debs only!! you need to find a proer suit rental place and pay about €100 -€150 to rent it. But thats just me. Lots of people dont have a problem wearing cheap tux's.
2006-11-16 04:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by gra_gra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to a tux rental place near you and they will set you up. That's what everybody does that doesn't have a tux. Rent a few before you buy they are usually only $50.00 to rent. You will spent at least $400.00 to buy, and you may decide you hate the style after a while.
2006-11-15 15:06:32 · answer #4 · answered by Courtney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have to attend "black tie" functions, but not regularly enough to make buying a dinner suit a viable option. I hired them at first, they never fit right, smell funny, itch, etc. Finally, I bought a plain black 2-piece suit - useful for job interviews and funerals throughout the rest of the year - which would pass for a dinner suit at a distance. Add a plain white shirt with double cuffs - again useful for the job interviews and funerals. The only item left which cannot really be worn elsewhere is the black bow tie.
2006-11-15 15:21:10 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IM A GIRL SO IF YOU WERE MY HUSBAND ID WANT YOU TO BE LOOKING SHARP THE TUX IS OUT OF THE QUESTION BUT KEEPING WITH THE BLACKTIE DRESS CODE WOULD BE IMPORTANT TO ME SO ID SUGGEST BLACK DRESS PANTS YOU ALREADY HAVE A BLACK SUIT RIGHT?!? IF NOT GET ONE NOW PAIR UP THE PANTS WITH A BLACK VELOUR JACKET A WHITE ON WHITE DRESS SHIRT THATS CALLED BROCADE IN KEEPING WITH THE TUX LOOK BLACK BOWTIE NOT TOO SMALL BIG IS GOOD LARGE IS NOT GOOD GO OUT GET SOME NEW JAZZY BLACK SHOES A "LITTLE DAUB" OF WHITE TRIM ON THE SHOES CAN BE CONSIDERED SHOES ARE IMPORTANT A TINY BOUTINERRE (FLOWER)PINNED ON THE BREAST POCKET YOUR FAVORITE COLOR.HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME
2006-11-15 15:33:54 · answer #6 · answered by MmM.a.yahoo.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hire a kilt, it's really comfortable to wear and you can take off the jacket and just wear the waistcoat when dancing. it definately get people talking if you wear one and you're not scottish!
2006-11-15 15:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by andyprefab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dinner dances = drunken behaviour. Hire a cheap one, and if you wreck it, who cares?
2006-11-15 15:00:33 · answer #8 · answered by adamseymourdavies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋