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Go Down the Aisle in Style - Tux Trends for 2011

As the recent Time magazine article entitled “Marriage:  What’s It Good For?” states, not all the old traditions of marriage are obsolete.  The tradition of the groom and his groomsmen wearing special wedding garments such as tuxedos or suits to the nuptials is still popular despite the dressing down of our culture.      
Although some sources may claim that due to the popularity of destination weddings or in an attempt to keep costs down, the groom can dress more casually, many grooms are still opting to tie the knot in black tie.

Tuxedo manufacturers showcased their latest styles for spring 2011 at the International Formalwear Association convention in September and we were there.  For those of you going formal or semi-formal, here are a few of the tux trends we predict will be most popular.

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Grey Tuxedos –

The groom and groomsmen from the The Get Married in Times Square Wedding on New Year’s Eve wore grey tuxedos and we think this color will be a popular carry over for spring weddings as well. Although some purists feel like black or midnight blue are the only suitable colors for men’s formalwear, history has proven colored tuxedos are a popular choice for many.  Grey is considered a neutral color and it works well with the trendy pink or patterned bridesmaid dresses that are so popular for spring.

Twilight Steel Tuxedo by Jean Yves as worn in the Get Married NYE wedding.

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Bow Tie – 

Formal weddings are experiencing a return to classic elegance and that means the bow tie is making a big comeback.  Many fashion editors and manufacturers are styling tuxedos with bow ties, a change from the previously popular four-in-hand tie. Ready-tied bow ties are more widely worn but if you want the essence of old school formal, buy a self-tie bow tie and tie it yourself by hand.

Tuxedo with bow tie by Perry Ellis

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Rental Suits –

There’s no denying that some weddings are more casual today so a number of grooms and groomsmen are deciding to wear suits for non-formal weddings. Finding the same suit in everyone’s size at a retail store is sometimes difficult so there are now rental suits available for wedding parties. Rental suits guarantee a consistent and coordinated look among the men, providing a fashionable, less formal style.

Suit and tie by Perry Ellis

So, that’s our list of which 2011 tux trends are hot. Get your groom stylishly suited for your big day and keep the tradition and excitement of dressing up for weddings alive and well.

 
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