When it comes to formal wear for your groom and his groomsmen, it all depends on the Bridal Gown, it sets the standard of formality.
Your first decision is which coat to choose. There are three basic tuxedo styles. The most popular has a notched lapel and is single-breasted. A popular variation is the shawl cut collar, which is rounded and isn't notched. A third, the peaked jacket, has a broad lapel that comes to the collar line and points up and out. Variations can include double-breasted designs, jacket vents, pocket and button numbers and styling, multi-layered lapels, and formal tails.
Vests have overtaken cummerbunds in popularity because they don't ride up one's waist. A growing trend is the full-backed vest, which lets your groom remove his jacket at the reception while still looking well dressed. Here are a common coat styles, following these terms you can view different styles of lapels, neckwear, and accessories.
Coats
Full dress, a.k.a. tails or tailcoat. The tailcoat actually has tails, with a two- to six-button front. Generally worn at ultra-formal evening weddings.
Tuxedo, a.k.a. tux
A tuxedo jacket can be single-breasted (with a one to five button front) or double-breasted (with a two- to six-button front) and is worn at formal or semiformal evening events. The basic tux comes in a variety of flavors. Pick single- or double-breasted with one of three lapels: peaked, notched, or shawl. Wear it with black, satin-striped trousers.
Mandarin, a.k.a. Nehru jacket, Mao jacket
This jacket features a stand-up collar with no lapel and is worn with a Mandarin-collared shirt with a button cover instead of a tie.
Cutaway, a.k.a. morning coat
For formal daytime weddings, the groom wears the cutaway coat -- short in the front, long in the back, and tapering from the front waist button to a wide back tail. Cutaway jackets are either black or gray and are worn with matching striped trousers.
Stroller coat
This semiformal jacket is a semi-formal suit jacket cut like a tuxedo. Usually charcoal gray or black and typically worn in the daytime.
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