Perfectly Suited Lexington NC

A properly fitted tuxedo jacket lies smoothly from shoulder to shoulder across the back, with enough room for comfortable arm movement (have your groom-to-be give you a hug to gauge his comfort level). If the shoulder padding extends beyond his shoulders, the jacket is too big; if the jacket creases in the back, it's too small.

Local Companies

Bridgits Bridal Boutique
(336) 885-1870
921 Eastchester Dr
High Point, NC
Davids Bridal Shop
(336) 774-3887
125 Hanes Square Cir
Winston Salem, NC
Pins & Needles Alterations and Bridal Boutique
(336) 431-2075
11407 N Main St
High Point, NC
Bruce's Bridal & Prom
(336) 249-4928
202 S Main St
Lexington, NC
Flowers & Gifts by Gia
(252) 536-2444
903 Julian R Allsbrook H
Weldon, NC
Black Tie Formals
(336) 884-3935
1101 N Main St
High Point, NC
I DO Etc
(336) 885-6852
107 Mohawk Ct
High Point, NC
Erikas Inspirations
(336) 725-4055
1415 Peters Creek Pkwy
Winston Salem, NC
Dawn's Bridals Inc
(336) 248-6131
214 W Center St
Lexington, NC
Harris Printing Company Inc
(910) 673-5641
West End, NC

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perfectly suitedA properly fitted tuxedo jacket lies smoothly from shoulder to shoulder across the back, with enough room for comfortable arm movement (have your groom-to-be give you a hug to gauge his comfort level). If the shoulder padding extends beyond his shoulders, the jacket is too big; if the jacket creases in the back, it's too small.

Vested Interest

Formal dressing requires that the waist of a man's trousers never be exposed. If your guy opts to wear a vest, he should leave the bottom button undone (the portly King Edward VII started this trend at the beginning of the 20th century). If your groom chooses to wear a cummerbund instead, make sure the pleats face up.

Com-pleat Package

If your fiancé is tall and slim, flat-front trousers are a great pick; they're cut slimmer through the legs and hug the hips nicely. Traditional pleated pants have a more relaxed fit, making them ideal for huskier body types. The pants' crease should cross the middle of his kneecap, and any pockets should lie flat against the leg. if they gape open, he needs a larger size.

Great Lengths

The standard length for men's formalwear trousers is approximately one and three-quarter inches from the floor (with shoes on); the pant legs should break on the top of the shoe and angle slightly downward in back.

Hot Under the Collar

If your guy complains that dress shirts are uncomfortable, his shirt may simply fit poorly. Have him do the finger test:

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Featured Local Company

Black Tie Formals

(336) 884-3935
1101 N Main St
High Point, NC

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