Isn’t it about time you owned your own tux?
It’s an investment that will keep giving, says men’s fashion arbiter Tom Julian, author of “Nordstrom Guide to Men’s Style” and “Nordstrom Guide to Men’s Everyday Dressing.” A good, single-breasted tux “is the best investment to make,” says Julian, president of the brand-consulting firm Tom Julian Group.
Julian’s tips for tuxes:
When choosing a tux, look for trousers (never cuffed) that are slimmer and sport a higher waist than normal suit pants. That offers a proportion better suited for a tux jacket, formal shirt and cummerbund.
Stay away from synthetic materials; go with Super 100 wools.
Tux details can include stripes and braids on trousers and satin on lapels. Satin, with its subtle sheen, is a traditional choice for an accent fabric. Grosgrain pants stripes are quite natty.
Wing-collar shirts are best with a bow tie; lie-down collars are best with a solid silk necktie.
Don’t forget: Cummerbund pleats face up; cuff links for French-cuffed sleeves; studs for exposed shirt placket.
If you’re investing in a grown-up tux, you might as well spring for good shoes, too. And throw in evening hosiery.
Tie one on
To tie a bow tie, start with the end in left hand extending 1 1/2 inches below that in right hand.
Cross longer end over shorter and pass up through loop.
Form front loop of bow by doubling up shorter end (hanging) and placing across collar points.
Hold this front loop with thumb and forefinger of left hand. Drop long end down over front.
Place right forefinger, point up, on bottom half of hanging part. Pass up behind front loop and push resulting loop through knot behind front loop. Even ends and tighten.
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