Roger's Tuxedos offers the latest in men's formalwear. Here are some easy to follow formalwear dressing rules for the groom and his groomsmen or you can just follow along with these descriptions of our latest styles:
Cutaway and Stroller:
For formal daytime weddings (11 am to 4 pm), the groom wears the cutaway, which tapers from the front waist button to a long, wide back tail. Accessories include a wing collar shirt; an ascot and coordinating vest. Attendant's wear the stroller/walking coat is worn with a spread collar shirt and a four-in-hand tie. Both jackets are worn with matching or striped trousers.
Dinner Jacket:
A white or ivory jacket with black formal trousers is an ideal option in spring or summer months or year-round in warmer climates for formal and semi-formal evening weddings.
Tuxedo:
A single or double-breasted jacket with matching trousers for formal or semi-formal evening weddings. Accessories include a formal dress shirt with cuff links and studs, a necktie with vest or cummerbund.
White Tie:
This is the classic choice for the ultra formal evening wedding. The tailcoat jacket is waist length in front with two long back tails. A white shirt with wing collar, a white tie and vest are also worn.
Lapels:
There are three basic styles of tuxedo lapels. Choosing one that's right for you is merely a matter of taste.
Notch:
Peak:
A triangular indentation is cut where the lapel joins the collar
A broad V-shaped lapel that points up and out just below the collar line.
Shawl:
A smooth, rounded lapel. Of course, there are many variations of these basic styles to better express your individuality.
Tuxedo Shirt:
The traditional formal shirt is white with buttons or stud closures. It may or may not have French cuffs and usually has pleats on either side of the button placket.
Spread Collar:
Similar to a man's standard button-front shirt, it folds over around the neck with a wide division between points in front.
Wing Collar:
Similar to above but with two turned-down points in front that give the appearance of a spread collar.
Ascot:
A wide necktie (almost like a scarf) that is looped over and held in place beneath he chin with a tie tack or stickpin. Worn with a wing-collar shirt and the daytime wedding cutaway jacket.
Bowtie:
A short tie shaped like a bow that can be worn with a wing or spread collar. A shirt's wing collar can either be tucked behind the bow-tie or worn facing out over the tie. Most bow ties adjust to fit all neck sizes and are available in a variety of widths, colors and patterns to match the vest or cummerbund.
Cuff links:
Decorative jewelry used to close French cuffs.
Cummerbund:
A silk or satin sash as an alternative to a vest worn at the waist and covering the trousers waistband. A cummerbund should be worn with the pleats facing up.
Four-in-hand tie:
A standard long knotted necktie worn with a spread or wingtip collar.
Pocket Square:
A small pocket-handkerchief tucked into the left breast pocket worn by groomsmen instead of a boutonniere.
Studs:
Jewelry similar to cuff links that are used to close the front of a formal shirt, which traditionally does not have buttons down the front.
Vest:
Worn in place of a cummerbund to cover the trouser waistband with bottom vest button left unbuttoned. It's often worn with a coordination tie. Some are adjustable at the neck and waist with an open back, while others have a fully covered back. If you think you might remove your jacket during the reception, opt for the full-back vest.
