Does
it really matter what style lapel I have on my jacket?
Nope. All three lapel styles that we offer are
classic, and can be worn to the most exclusive black tie
event. They are as appropriate to wear now as they were
fifty years ago. Your lapel style is merely a personal
preference. If you are having trouble choosing, keep in
mind that the notched lapel is the most popular.
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Any
advice on single breasted jacket vs. double breasted
jacket?
A double breasted jacket should be buttoned at all
times to look appropriate. Also, if you have a short
stocky build, it is not as flattering. A single breasted
jacket may be more comfortable because you have the
option of leaving it opened. Other than that, they are
both considered classic styles.
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Poly/cotton tuxedo shirt vs. 100% cotton tuxedo shirt?
You really can't tell the difference just by looking
at them, particularly under a jacket. However, you can
feel the difference. A poly/cotton shirt is a little
lighter and and not as soft as a the 100% cotton shirt.
For most of our clients the poly/cotton shirt suits them
just fine, and is almost half the price of the 100%
cotton shirt.
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Winged-tipped collar vs. laydown collar?
Boxers or Briefs------personal decision. 'nuf said.
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Do I really need to wear
studs and cufflinks with my tuxedo shirt?
You should wear a set of studs and cufflinks when you
go to a black tie event. Our advice, GO WITH A CHEAP
SET! No one will know if you bought your studs and
cufflinks at a 5th Avenue jewelry store or at
CheapTux.com (Trust us!).
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What is the difference between "adjustable" and
"non-adjustable" tuxedo pants?
Adjustable trousers allow you to adjust the waist size
about 2 inches. The benefit of adjustable is that if you
gain or lose weight, you have the option of adjusting
the waist yourself without going to a tailor. All of our
tuxedo packages include adjustable trousers.
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What is the difference between worsted wool, Super 100's
wool, Super 110's wool, and Super 120's wool?
The worsted wool tuxedo is the most popular fabric
that we sell. Most tuxedos that you see in formalwear
shops are made of worsted wool. The Super 100's, Super
110's and Super 120's contain more threads per square
inch then the worsted wool, and therefore are much
softer fabrics. A Super 120 wool tuxedo is simply the
best quality tuxedo you can buy.
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Do
I really need to shell out the scratch for the patent
leather shoes?
Let's put it this way. If your buying formalwear from
a company called CheapTux.com, you probably ain't having
tea with the Queen. No tuxedo shop will admit it, but
there are some types of events that you can definitely
"get away" with wearing plain black leather shoes. Trust
us, no one is going to be looking at your feet.
However, if you are going to a high end black tie
event, or a very important occasion, you should get the
patent leather shoes.
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