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Tuxedo styles and trends: Interview with Jay's Formalwear, Part Three - AisleDash
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We've spoken with Jay's Bridal and Special Occasions about wedding gowns, and now we're moving on to our third part on tuxedos. Jay's is a one-stop bridal salon located in Gainesville, Florida and their tuxedo department is online at jaysformalwear.com. Throughout the series, we'll discuss everything wedding, ranging from bridal gowns to music to tuxedos. In this installment, Kristen Seymour will chat with the owner of Jay's, Paul Rhodenizer.

Men's fashion doesn't experience the same type of change as women's fashion -- it's much more gradual. Still, there are a few trends that are highly popular now, although just as with bridesmaids' dresses, not all styles are suitable for all body types.

When helping a couple select a tuxedo style for a wedding party, Paul tries to get a feel for the body types involved. "The groom might be tall and thin, and would look great in a three-button jacket, but if his best man is 5'8" and 300 pounds, that style isn't going to work on him." The multiple buttons on a jacket for a guy with a big belly is like a large busted woman wearing a button-up blouse -- there's going to be unflattering gapping.
"The three-button isn't as big in weddings as it is in fashion, but we've seen a lot of excitement about the two-button," said Paul. And the one-button, while not quite as trendy, is even easier to wear, which makes it a great option for the fathers. "A lot of times, the groomsmen are fine with the two- or three-button, but not Dad. It's absolutely fine to put the fathers in a one-button and put the younger guys in something trendier."

Another trend that's just booming is the chocolate brown tuxedo. "When I first saw this three years ago, I thought, 'That's the new black.' It's just as elegant and formal, and it pairs so well with the ivory and champagne colors we're seeing in bridal. Originally, not everyone had the right shoes, but we now carry brown shoes as well as black."

The brown shoes also work well with a khaki-colored tux, which is another trend coming into play. "It's a good option for couples who are having a less formal wedding -- we don't sell much gray because the khaki is so flattering. It's also marketed toward destination wedding grooms."

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