#3: Failing to abandon old trends. Perhaps you purchased a tuxedo a few years ago and you’re dying to get more use out of it. Or, maybe you’ve always admired the way a certain actor carried off a look in one of your favorite films. It’s important to face a reality check when wearing anything other than the classic tuxedo at your wedding.
Designers make their work so trendy that a particular look can seem dated only a season or two after its release. The chasm only gets deeper with time. That tuxedo that looked amazing in your favorite spy film might remind the bridesmaids too much of Austin Powers. Unless your bride shares your exact taste in clothes, stick with the classics.
#4: Skimping on the fabric. If you’re the kind of groom that loves to shop at Costco, you might consider buying a cheaper tuxedo instead of renting a flashy suit for your wedding day. Avoid that instinct. Foreign manufacturers have flooded the market with cheap tuxedos that might be cut from classic patterns, but employ fabric so rough that it wouldn’t even pass muster as a school uniform.
Look for quality fabric with a high thread count to assure yourself that you’re getting a quality tuxedo. “Super 100’s” and “Super 120’s” are affordable fabric styles that offer the finish of a true tuxedo. If you want to buy your tuxedo, you can often find a name brand, high quality tuxedo online for the same price as a lower-quality, no-name tuxedo in your local chain retailer. Visit some of our favorite online tuxedo merchants for ideas:
CheapTux.com: http://www.CheapTux.com
DiscountFormalwear.com: http://www.DiscountFormalwear.com
DiscountTuxedos.com: http://www.DiscountTuxedos.com
FineTuxedos.com: http://www.FineTuxedos.com
#5: Forgetting the “idiot check.”
Whether your tuxedo specialist is an old hand, tied to
convention, or a young buck that hasn’t fully learned
the ropes, you should make sure you don’t leave
the shop until you’ve received every single element
of your tuxedo and every single accessory that you’ll
need for the big day. Some traditional shops will fail
to include key accessories like suspenders when you pick
up your garment. They’re not trying to cheat you
– it’s simply tradition to assume that you
don’t need them. (Chances are, you do.) Bring a
list of everything you’ll need to walk down the
aisle, and check each item off as you
