Make no mistake, our grooms are extremely happy to get dressed up for the occasion. What could be better than a classic tuxedo to make him feel like a red carpet celebrity. Below are a few selections from designers such as CL2, Joseph Abboud, Oscar de la Renta, and Givenchy.
While there are terms we all know for wedding gowns such as chapel length, sweetheart neckline, and a-line bodice, your groom will feel much more confident in his search for the perfect tuxedo if he is a little more familiar with the anatomy of a suit. Be sure to send him to Ralph Lauren's Formal Dressing Guide for a more in-depth education on everything from lapels and ties to cuffs and underpinnings.
Left to right: Notch Lapel, Shawl Lapel, and Peak Lapel
Left to right: Notch Lapel, Shawl Lapel, and Peak Lapel
The Notch lapel is the most common and versatile of lapels and is standard on most jackets. Helpful hint: A sleek lapel will help a short man appear taller and leaner. the more narrow the notch size the more modern the style.
The rounded lapel of the Shawl style originated on Victorian era smoking jackets and are more common on the less formal dinner jackets. However, the shawl lapel is found on tuxedos and more formal suits.
The Peak lapel is the most formal style of all. These are typically finished in a satin or grosgrain fabric. Helpful hint: The peak lapel is best suited for a taller man with broad chest and shoulders.
The rounded lapel of the Shawl style originated on Victorian era smoking jackets and are more common on the less formal dinner jackets. However, the shawl lapel is found on tuxedos and more formal suits.
The Peak lapel is the most formal style of all. These are typically finished in a satin or grosgrain fabric. Helpful hint: The peak lapel is best suited for a taller man with broad chest and shoulders.
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