i don’t know what it is, but i love to see my man in a tux! and i think most women do too, even though you men often don’t share our enthusiasm…however, it’s important that we recognize that there are some guidelines we should follow in helping you get outfitted in that “monkey suit”…
the classic basics are: black tux, white shirt, black bow tie. yes, you can wear a long black tie, just make sure it syncs up with the width and material of the lapel (i.e. satin lapel, satin tie.)
after that, the decision is ‘which lapel to wear’? the classic ‘notch’ lapel mimics the conventional suit jacket and looks right on just about anyone…other choices are the ‘shawl’ collar for a retro 50’s look (just keep it on the narrow side), or the ‘peak’ lapel, which debuted in 1886, and can look batmanesque at it’s widest, so make sure you are up for that…
regarding cumberbunds, some say they’re now passe, as are vests…but suspenders are fine, just make sure they don’t sport cutsey prints…pocket squares are de riguer, as long as they’re white and square…cufflinks and studs should be understated…
now, that being said, if you prefer to make a statement, rather than going for the classic james bond look, then go for the colored tie or tastefully printed cufflinks and studs…after all, it should be fun for you to put that tux on!
