Let’s face it, we are all getting larger. You can’t escape the news reports telling us that the people of this country are getting bigger. This means that men are becoming big men and big men are becoming even bigger men, and they all need to fit into their tuxedo while looking sharp.
There has been a lot written and said about how a tall man can dress without calling too much attention to his build. But our subject is the large man and how they can wear their tuxedo so that they appear more slender.
First, understand that buying a tuxedo off the shelf will be of no assistance. It is essential that you have your tuxedo made to order by a professional tailor who knows the impact that different styles and colors will have upon your appearance.
Color will make a huge difference. Black, as everyone know, will make you look more slender. This is fortuitous, because black is an adaptable color for a tuxedo, and it can be worn for any occasion.
Line is also very important. Vertical stripes, such as pinstripes, can be very slimming. Of course, you don’t want a boldly striped tux! Just a very subtle and fine pin striping will give the illusion of slimness without the gaudiness of a pattern.
Lightweight materials should always be preferred. When you are being measured up, he will show you which fabrics are available. Not only will lightweight materials help to keep you cool, but heavy materials will make you look bulky.
Give a bit of thought to your weight. It could be possible for you to spend a lot of money having a tuxedo made-to-measure so that it fits you perfectly. Then you lose weight.
One last point, never wear anything outrageous. A nice dark tuxedo worn with an Hawaiian shirt would certainly he considered outrageous and will only succeed in drawing unwelcome attention to the big man beneath.