Montreal Wedding Tuxedos!

Who Wants Montreal Wedding Tuxedos Anyway?

Alright, who wants fussy Montreal tuxedos that make you feel like a penguin? The truth of the matter is you can fight this all the way but you won't win. Wearing a tailored tuxedo is part of the marital magic. Can you imagine the look on your bride's face if you walked down the aisle in a business suit? Now think about the look on her mother's face...and your mother's face. You can just hear them talking about disrespect, wedding photos and why you can't follow directions. From proms to weddings, every girl is crazy about a sharp dressed man so you know what you have to do.

Who Do I Have To Blame For Montreal Wedding Tuxedos?

Who do you have to blame for creating the first tuxedo? There are two possibilities and both occurred in 1886. In New York City, Pierre Lorillard (from a wealthy tobacco family) designed his own black jacket formal wear to don at a formal ball at the Tuxedo Club in October, 1886. Lorillard named his tailless jacket after Tuxedo Park. Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VIII) had already had his tailor design a similar black jacket during the summer of 1886. He shared the design with Tuxedo Park resident James Brown Potter, who was vacationing in England at the time. Potter brought it back to his hometown and well...the rest is history. Now that you realize Montreal wedding tuxedos are inevitable, let's find ones that make you look like a Hollywood star instead of a stuffed penguin.

Should I Buy A Tux or Choose Tuxedo Rentals in Montreal?

Believe it or not, purchasing a tuxedo is less expensive than you think. If you anticipate attending many formal affairs in the future, it might be a wise decision to buy your own tuxedo. If you're like many guys, you probably won't be able to use the tux again until you have a daughter and attend her wedding. By then, it's highly likely you won't be wearing the same size. Renting a tuxedo is an affordable way to look your best for your wedding. Consider the Montreal tuxedo location so it's convenient to pick up and drop of your tux at the rental shop. Discuss the wedding theme and color scheme with your bride-to-be. Take notes and bring them with you to the tuxedo rental store so you can get the right formal wear for your big day.

Are There Fashion Rules To Worry About?

Talk to your bride to get the straight skinny so you're not arrested by the fashion police. She knows all the details to help you with your tuxedo quest, such as the color worn by the bridesmaids so you can choose matching ties and cummerbunds. Typically, gray tuxedos are worn for weddings before 6 PM. Black tuxedos are worn to formal events in the evening but again, your bride may have other ideas. When it comes to jacket design, both single-breasted and double-breasted are classic styles. Usually a portly gentlemen looks better in a single-breasted jacket while a double-breasted jacket adds bulk for a slim man. If you have a tendency to put on a beer belly, adjustable-waist tuxedo trouser pants are a fuss-free way to keep you from visiting the tailor several times.

Do I Have To Get Measured For Montreal Tuxedos?

Getting measured is part of the process of renting or buying Montreal tuxedos. Measurements taken include your chest, shirt size, pant measurements, length of your arm and shoe size (yes, you need to wear formal shoes and socks, too – sneakers and sweat socks just won't cut it at your wedding). In other words, you'll be measured from head to toe to get the best possible fit. If you're antisocial, you take your measurements from home and bring them with you or use them to order a tux online.

Help! I Don't Understand What They're Talking About!

Fashion has it own language. If you don't understand what they're talking about at the tuxedo store, you're not alone. Here are a few basic definitions so you don't feel like a total stranger in a strange land:

Ascot – wide, banded scarf worn around the neck with a cutaway tux.

Band – holds a bow tie around the collar of your tux shirt.

Banded collar – has no wings and may also be called a mandarin collar, usually worn with fancy button covers.

Collar – the material on the tux coat that goes right behind your neck and is often made of satin.

Cufflinks – accessory that passes through the buttonholes of your shirt cuffs to fasten them together.

Cummerbund – wide, broad sash worn around the pants' waistband.

Cutaway – formal tux jacket also referred to as the morning suit.

French cuff – wide, folded back cuff fastened with a cufflink usually found on 100% cotton shirts.

Full dress tails – a jacket with a short front and long back often called a tailcoat – a waistcoat has no tails.

Lapel – turned back material in the front of the tux coat.

Laydown collar – typical fold over dress collar found on many men's dress shirts.

Vents – an opening or slit on the lower part of the coat's seam and you coat can have a side vent, center vent or be non-vented.

Wing collar – a stand-up collar on your shirt.

Now that you've read the facts about Montreal wedding tuxedos, get ready to impress your bride with your newfound fashion sense!