Friday, December 5, 2008

How To Choose a Tuxedo Color

By Victor Santerino

When a person buys a tuxedo they need to choose not only a style and a price, but a color as well. Reading this article will give you the knowledge you need to choose the right tuxedo color.

Wearing classic colors such as brown, white, gray, black, and midnight blue are a safe bet for any type of event. However, you should note that these colors are a necessity for events such as balls, weddings, and award ceremonies.

Black tuxedos will great on any body type. The color black has a great slimming effect which makes it perfect for larger builds. However, it will also look great on slimmer more streamlined bodies because it adds to the natural good looks of a person.

The gray tux comes in both light gray and charcoal gray. Larger men should always go with the charcoal gray version while slimmer men should base their decision off of skin shade. The lighter your skin the darker your tux should be.

Dark blue is very formal in nature and is great for looking different at a black tie affair. This color looks especially good on people with lighter skin tones. The light blue tux looks great with both light and dark skin shades. People with fit and well toned bodies will look better in a light blue tux than men and women with less flattering body types.

The contrast of a dark complexion and a nice white tuxedo is the perfect combination. Men and women with fit bodies and dark complexions should seriously consider a white tux.

Brown tuxedos are not as popular as the previously mentioned colors. However, they have been in rotation in the tux wearing seen for decades and can make a really great statement. Men and women of all sizes, shapes, and colors should consider a nice chocolate brown tux.

The principles of this article can and should be applied to any color tuxedo you may be considering. Remember that light colors look better on dark complexions and vise versa. As always thank you for reading my article and enjoy the rest of your day. - 16003

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