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Tuxedo Tips from Fabian Couture

Tuxedo Shirt Tips:

When wearing a suit the sleeves should show a full half inch below the sleeves of the tuxedo. If the cuff recedes behind the wrist when the arm is bent the sleeve is too short. A proper size sleeve will allow the arm to be in any position without having the cuff withdraw under the jacket sleeve. The cuff itself should fit snuggly enough to hold its place on the wrist without appearing too tight.

Our shirts are styles with two types of cuffs: Barrel cuffs and French cuffs. The Barrel cuffs are common among dress shirts and are fastened with buttons. The French cuffs are more dressy, therefore traditional for the tuxedo and require cuff links.

The neck band should never choke or chafe nor should the body of the shirt bind a man's torso. the neck band should have an air space of one quarter inch which allows the head to turn without chafing the neck. If the neck band is too tight it will spread the collar creating too large a tie space. This is not only uncomfortable but gives the wearer a sloppy appearance.

Tips for the Groom:

Bring dress socks for your final fitting so you can properly try on your shoes. Bring a swatch of the bridesmaid's dress if you plan on matching the vest or cummerbun. Know if your bride is wearing white or off-white or ivory. This will determine the color of the shirt or the tuxedo.

What if some of the groomsmen are from out of town?

The wedding specialist will supply a complimentary measurement card in which the out-of-town groomsmen can take to his local tuxedo store and have his measurements taken. Most facilities will give a complimentary measurement for an out-of-town measurement. These measurements can be faxed, phoned or mailed in to your tuxedo shop.