What are the 3 basic tuxedo styles (lapels)?
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Notch
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Peak
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Shawl
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Notice The "V" Indent In the Lapel? This Is The Most Common Tuxedo Style
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The Peak Extends Higher (Like A Mountain Peak)
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Is one lapel style more formal than another?
No. All lapel styles are equal in formality. You are best to choose a style that best complements your own style and liking.
Single-breasted vs. Double-breasted coats?
Single-breasted coats button down the center. Double- breasted coats cross-over the center to button. With single-breasted coats, you have the option of leaving them buttoned or unbuttoned. With double-breasted coats, you should have them buttoned at all times or else you will have a flap hanging infront of you.
Differences in fabric
Polyester = Candidates for a polyester tuxedo may be a waiter/waitress, band member, someone allergic to wool, or someone who wants to spend as little as possible on a tuxedo. The main difference with your polyester tuxedo (opposed to your wool tuxedos) is that there is more of a "sheen" to the overall fabric with the polyester.
Polyester/Wool Blend = A nice compromise between the 100% polyester tuxedo and the 100% wool tuxedo is the poly-wool blend. Although not as nice as the 100% wool tuxedos, this tuxedo is recommended over the polyester tuxedo because the fabric doesn't have as much "sheen." This tuxedo is also more durable than your 100% polyester tuxedo. Most Rentals fall into this category.
Wool = Most tuxedos that you see in specialty formal wear stores will be made out of this fabric. If you have ever rented a tuxedo, chances are it was your standard worsted wool. Your standard worsted wool tuxedos will generally contain approximately 60 - 75 threads per square inch. In general ... the more threads per inch = the softer, lighter, and higher quality the fabric |