- Jacket. You can choose anything from single-breasted one button to double breasted six button with tails. What to choose? Check out Tuxedos Direct, a site that shows diagrams of the various jacket styles. Another thing to consider is which style best compliments your figure.
- Shirt. Tuxedo shirts have evolved over the years creating many styles. But our advice is to stay traditional.
- Pants. Most tuxedo pants will match the tuxedo style you have selected, so there's not much room for decisions here.
- Vest or Cummerbund. Here's your chance to make a personal statement. To most affairs, it is acceptable to pair a tie with a cummerbund or vest. You can select the color and style of your choice in this area. If you're going to a prom, feel free to exercise a little creativity (you're young, so people won't hold bad taste against you).
- Shoes. Shoes worn with tuxedos are usually very simple, free of extensive decoration or design. Most are made of plain patent leather.
- Socks. This is one accessory that is necessary. Put away the tube socks with the red and blue stripes and invest in a simple black formal sock. Your socks should go unnoticed at a formal event; this is not an element of your attire with which you should experiment.
- Tie. Ties rented from a shop are frequently basic, most being of the clip-on variety.
- Cufflinks. The final touch of your tuxedo ensemble is cufflinks. While most shops will provide you with a rental, you can make a dashing statement with a personalized pair of your own.
SoYouWanna know more? Check out our full-length article SYW rent a tuxedo?
