Styles
Roger's offers the latest in men's formal wear. Here are some easy to
follow formalwear dressing rules for the groom and his groomsmen or you
can just follow these links to see some examples 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 cufflinks 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 - a triangular indentation is cut where the lapel joins the collar
PEAK - 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.
Classic 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 bowtie or worn facing out over the tie. Most bowties adjust
to fit all neck sizes and are available in a variety of widths, colors
and patterns to match the vest or cummerbund.
Cufflinks: 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-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 cufflinks 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.
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