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Hot, Sexy Nashville Grooms: Tuxedo Trends for Your Guy

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

If you haven't broached the subject of getting a tuxedo with your groom just yet, today's post may help you out a little.  Gone are the stiff, old fashioned tuxedos your dad might have worn back in his day and now there are more modern, less stuffy cuts of tuxedos that will help your groom and groomsmen feel like the handsome, dapper men they are. I went to our source for tuxedo trends, Street Tuxedo, and got the scoop on what's hot for guys this fall and into the rest of the year.

Tuxedo Trends with Megan Ledbetter of Street Tuxedo

Start with a color palette, groom's style

Before we get into what's cool or trendy for tuxedos, it always pays to be prepared.  The first thing Megan recommends you do is to have your color palette, namely for your bridesmaid dresses. "That’s a good start. Then come in and geta a sense for the different styles the grooms want. Are they more fashionable? Are they traditional? Do you have budget restrictions?"  Also, visit Street Tuxedo's website because it is really easy to work with and you can see everything they offer. There you can look at the different styles and tuxedos they offer. Street lets grooms try on as many tuxes as they want unlike other tuxedo rental places so there's no rush and the process isn't painful in the least. The staff that works at Street has been there for a long time and they are extremely experienced, extremely passionate and aren’t typical sales people - they want to make sure you're comfortable and that your groom looks his best at your wedding.

That said, let's move on to some styles you could consider for your wedding!

Gray Tuxedos

Gray Tuxedos are making their way into fall and winter weddings.  Megan recommends the Calvin Klein, two-button tux with a notch lapel and satin trim.  It's a light weight material compared to some of the black tuxedos in a lighter shade of gray that goes with almost every color you might dress your bridesmaids in.

Gray complements a lot of color palettes. Lots of people loved it during the summer but it’s popular for fall as well. Gray Looks great with dark shades of colors – reds, purples. It goes with a lot of different looks.  Most of the time, guys wear a matching gray vest and add a pop of color for the tie and maybe a pocket square. 

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Picture source: Street Tuxedo

White Tuxedos

"For later in the fall and winter," said Megan, "The two-button, white shawl lapel is a great choice."

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"It's very Rat Pack looking, worn with a black tie or bow tie and cummerbund. Very classy, very humphrey bogart."  I personally do think it's a sharp look for guys.  White tuxes are slowly catching on, and I think it's a style most guys should embrace just to steer away from the usual black tux black tie look.  Mix it up a little! 

Going old school

Another cool look Megan mentioned is the tie/bow tie and suspenders look.  Especially when worn with flat-front tuxedo pants, this look lends a very contemporary look that's flattering on most men.

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Picture source: GreenWeddingShoes.com

There are so many looks available for guys of all body types and tastes.  It all boils down to what your vision is, the colors and what your groom would like to see himself in.  Another cool thing about Street Tuxedo is they can help you match more than 100 shades of color so you could get something close, if not exactly like the colors of your flowers or your bridesmaids dresses.  

I will tell you this much - it's always really fun to see the guy you love in a tux. Hot. Check out Street Tuxedo online.  

About the Author:

Tabitha

Blogging is something I’ve enjoyed doing for years. My interests lie mostly in lifestyle related topics like fashion, style, design, food and weddings. When I heard Ashley was looking to bring on new members to the ABG team, I jumped at the opportunity - I can’t think of a better way to stay involved in weddings than to write about them and to stay in touch with the trends and new ideas. Lucky for me, Ashley likes my blog and trusts my experience to bring me on and so far, it’s been a blast.

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send   Posted on September 21, 2010 | Filed under: Attire - Bridal Gowns, Wedding Dresses & Accessories, Grooms, Groomsmen & Tuxedos