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Many women find that all men look better in a tuxedo. But contrary to appearances, not all tuxedos are alike.
Subtle differences in jackets, collars and pant styles can be flattering or fatal, depending on your body type.
trousers are a good choice for gentlemen with short, slender frames. And the perfect pant leg should always
break slightly on top of the shoe and angle a bit downward in back.
This body type can wear vests and ties in colors and patterns.
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 will look sloppy. Choose colorful vests and ties carefully.
and relax his hands and fingers. His fingertips should touch the bottom of the jacket and his shirt sleeves
should extend one quarter to one half inch beyond the jacket sleeve. The fit of the jacket may need to be just
a bit loose to provide ease of movement.
Also, gentlemen with thick necks and wide faces should avoid narrow ties and wing tip collared shirts that
look constrictive. Instead, opt for a laydown collar shirt and bow ties. Choose colorful vests and ties
carefully.
good and a high shoulder line is better than a natural one.
Garments should be full, while still following the lines of the body, and trousers should have a higher rise with
more of a break in the pant. This body type can easily wear vests and ties in colors and patterns.
Call 269-327-9532 to schedule a 15 minute measurement and/or order session or email us.
Subtle differences in jackets, collars and pant styles can be flattering or fatal, depending on your body type.
- If you are Short and Slender...
Look for single breasted jackets with long lines (it elongates the body) and wide peak
lapels. Other stylish options include wearing
trousers are a good choice for gentlemen with short, slender frames. And the perfect pant leg should always
break slightly on top of the shoe and angle a bit downward in back.
This body type can wear vests and ties in colors and patterns.
- If you are Short and Stocky...
Short and stocky gentlemen with athletic or muscular body types look best in tuxedo
jackets with slim collars. The top button
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 will look sloppy. Choose colorful vests and ties carefully.
- If you are Tall and Husky...
Tall and husky gentlemen with broad shoulders and muscular frames look best in shawl
collar tuxedos. Jacket length is
and relax his hands and fingers. His fingertips should touch the bottom of the jacket and his shirt sleeves
should extend one quarter to one half inch beyond the jacket sleeve. The fit of the jacket may need to be just
a bit loose to provide ease of movement.
Also, gentlemen with thick necks and wide faces should avoid narrow ties and wing tip collared shirts that
look constrictive. Instead, opt for a laydown collar shirt and bow ties. Choose colorful vests and ties
carefully.
- If you are Tall and Slim...
Tall and slim gentlemen look well in just about every tuxedo style! An especially good
choice is a double breasted tuxedo with
good and a high shoulder line is better than a natural one.
Garments should be full, while still following the lines of the body, and trousers should have a higher rise with
more of a break in the pant. This body type can easily wear vests and ties in colors and patterns.
Call 269-327-9532 to schedule a 15 minute measurement and/or order session or email us.
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