5 Things to Avoid when renting a Tuxedo.

5 things you should avoid doing when renting a tuxedo.

11.  Bumping up the inches on your height.  Yes it’s a known fact in the men’s formal wear business, and on State Issued driver’s licenses nationwide, that short men have a tendency to tack on a few extra inches, when it comes to saying how tall they are. As a result, the default height that men short men tend to reach for is claiming to be of 5ft 9” even when they know that they are 5ft 4” with shoes on.  

Though there is nothing wrong with wanting to be taller, here’s the scoop on why you shouldn't make the false claim when renting a suit.

·         If you are being professionally measured for your tux, and the clerk is 5ft 9” and you are chin level with him or her, then obviously saying that your 5ft 9 isn't going to be believable, even when you manage to say it with a blank look on your face and have an I dare you to question my height look in your eyes.

·         An exaggerated height is going to affect the length of your pants/trousers, which in turn will affect the fit and ultimately the look of the pants that you renting.

·         It’s going to take a lot of extra time and yes stress to get the pants taken up, and most formal wear rental companies don’t want their pants cut for alterations, especially if you left it until the last moment to pick up your tuxedo and discovered how long the pants where once you got home because you insisted that you didn't need to do an in store try on, before leaving the store.

·         There is nothing worse, and more uncomfortable than having a cascade of surplus fabric bunched up around your ankles or overlapping your shoes and getting caught under the heels of your shoes.

·         The Bride won’t thank you for the photo captured memories of your pants looking clearly ill-fitting and sloppy in her wedding pictures, when her dream has always been to have a classy looking wedding.

2.   Don’t Insist that you be measured under your belly. Even if you wear your pants/jeans under your belly, try not to have your measurements taken that way. Tuxedo pants do not fit in quite the same way that your jeans, shorts or comfort pants do.

·         Allow the clerk to measure you the correct way, even if you believe that your waist is an inch above your hips.

·         Accept the fact that though you might be wearing 38 inched waist under your belly and still have the inside tag to prove it, correctly and professionally measured your waist measurements is based on numerical fact, even if the fact is that you are a 44 inched waist instead of your tagged proved 38 inched waist.

·         Don’t be alarmed, embarrassed or upset when the clerk tells you what your real measurements are a lot bigger verses the measurements that you had in your mind, the Clerk is not providing you with the information to upset you. All they care about is having you look and feel good in their rentals, so that you can be a referring customer and better yet a returning customer.

·         Remember that the formal-wear that you are going to be wearing is only for one day, so instead of leaving the store with guns blaring because the tape measure won, go with the flow so that you can be comfortable and look good in your tux on the day.

3.   Don’t rent and carry.   Remember to try your rental items on in the store, don’t be in a rush to rent and carry. Trying on rental items before you leave the store ensures that any alterations or reorders can be taken care of immediately.

4. Don’t choose to DIY your own measurement unless you absolutely have to.  DIY tuxedo measurements are a Men’s formal-wear company’s worst nightmare. for all of the reasons given here. But if you do have to DIY your own measures here are a few tips on the correct way to measure.

5.   Check your accessories. Don’t forget to check that you have all of the necessary accessories that need to go with your tuxedo, Zoot suit or suit rental.

·         Button covers / Studs, cummerbunds, tie, pocket square, Vest, and matching socks, Gloves, Hat, cuff-links, tie pin, plus any additional jewelry. 

·         Request suspenders instead of a belt for a better fit, if you have pooch belly, especially if you are used to wearing your pants or jeans below your belly. Suspenders will help to keep your pants where they are supposed to be.

·      Check that you have the correct size and style of shoe and that they are a comfortable fit.

FASHION TRENDS FOR GROOMS 2014

What won't you see in men's fashion for 2014? 

Good question, because it seems as though despite the fashion on the catwalk, almost anything goes, so long as you keep it slim fitting.

Unfortunately, European men seem to be embracing the trend at lot quicker than grooms in America and I got to witness this first hand, when my client's came to the US to get married, and the groom and his groomsmen wore slim fitting pants and shorts, with pointed toe shoes and sandals, for their Florida destination wedding.

Guess what? I loved the look, because it was clean, fresh,  stylish and sleek. As the men strutted around the ceremony and reception, I couldn't help but admire how great this fashion trend made everyone one of them look.

Finally, a trendy groom and his groomsmen! Whew! I was beginning to think that it would never  happen.

But the tan colored slim fitting slightly above the knee shorts, teamed together with a long sleeve white cotton shirt and slim fitting navy colored vest, to the slim fitting pants teamed with the same white shirt and vest, proved that good things are worth waiting for, and when the fashion diva is ready the trendy groom will appear.

The look didn't just stop there, I'm happy to say, because grooming, modern hair cuts and classic looking men's accessories, without the bling, were the icing on the cake and tied the whole look together, whadda know? It worked!

What I will say however, is this, the common denominator between each of the men wearing their long pants and shorts, was the fact that they were all as equally slim, as their slim fitting suits, with a estimation on my part of waist sizes ranging between a US 28 and 30 inch waist.

So, what if your a plus sized kind of guy, then what and all of this doesn't appear to be focused on you. WRONG!  this Trendy Grooms blog is as much about you as is for all the other Grooms.

So, here's a tip for all you plus sized fellas.

Just because fashion trends are more commonly targeted towards slim to regular fitting frames  and you might not be able to wear clothes that are geared towards every body type accept yours, which by the way a lot of women have to deal with every single day.

You really have to think outside the box and embrace

color, fabrics and complimenting cuts, before you head for the "ole too familiar." plus sized security blanket suit,

If it's not a heavy tweed or 1970's grey or red  thread pin stripe suit, even if it still has it's matching vest, don't wear it. Trust me on this one. 

Instead, look for suits, that are going to flatter you from every angel, because those kinds of suits are out there though you might have to dedicate a few extra shopping hours to find them. 

And, if  pointed toe shoes are in, please, please, please step away from the shiny rounded toe patent leather shoe with the gold accent or extra thick commercial strength shoes laces. So not cute!

But to see how you too can rock men's fashion, take a look at the pictures of recording artist Rubin Studdard who proves that you can 

DON'T DO IT!

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To see how you too can rock men's fashion, take a look at the pictures of recording artist Rubin Studdard who proves that you can  wear the suit without the suit wearing you, with trendy looking plus sized suit for men.

Photo credits yazmar

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