What’s More Important?
When you first put on a wedding tuxedo and look in the mirror, your first reaction is probably pretty simple: How do I look?
And of course, that matters. You want the right color, the right style and a tuxedo that makes you feel confident standing next to your bride. You’re going to be photographed hundreds of times, and those pictures will be around long after the wedding day is over.
But there’s another question that’s just as important:
How does it feel?
Because looking great while standing in front of a mirror is one thing. Spending the next eight or ten hours actually wearing that tuxedo is something entirely different.
Your Wedding Day Isn’t a Photo Shoot
You’re not going to spend your wedding standing perfectly still with your arms at your sides.
You’re going to sit down, stand up, get in and out of a car, shake hands, hug family and friends, pose for pictures, eat dinner and probably spend a few hours on the dance floor.
That’s when the difference between a tuxedo that simply looks good and one that fits and feels good becomes very noticeable.
A jacket can have the perfect style and color, but if it’s pulling across your shoulders every time you move your arms, you’re going to notice. Trousers can look sharp when you’re standing, but if they’re uncomfortable every time you sit down, you’ll notice that too.
And after several hours, a small fit issue can become a pretty big one.
A Great Fit Is About More Than Size
Proper tuxedo fit isn’t simply a matter of choosing a medium, large or a particular waist size.
The shoulders of the jacket, sleeve length, jacket length, shirt collar, waist, trouser length and overall proportions all contribute to how a tuxedo looks and how it feels.
That’s one reason professional measuring and fitting still matter.
At Tuxedo By Sarno, we’re not simply trying to find a tuxedo that fits on you. The goal is to find a tuxedo that fits you, your build, your proportions and the way you’ll actually wear it throughout your wedding day.
And sitting down is actually a pretty good test. A tuxedo may look perfect when you’re standing in front of the mirror, but your wedding day involves plenty of sitting too—from the ride to the ceremony and photographs to dinner and the reception.
A properly fitted tuxedo should continue to look good and feel comfortable when you’re doing both.
Can You Actually Move in It?
This might be one of the most overlooked parts of choosing wedding formalwear.
When you’re trying on your tuxedo, move around.
Sit down. Raise your arms. Bend your elbows. Button the jacket. Walk around. Imagine hugging someone, reaching across a table or dancing with your bride.
You shouldn’t expect a tuxedo to feel like sweatpants, but you shouldn’t feel trapped inside it either.
Modern formalwear has come a long way in this area. Fabric and construction can make a noticeable difference in comfort, breathability and freedom of movement.
The Marzotto Collection, available at Tuxedo By Sarno, is a good example. Made in Italy from premium 100% wool and incorporating B-Dynamic technology, the collection provides four-way stretch along with breathability, moisture control and wrinkle resistance.
In other words, it’s designed to look like premium formalwear while recognizing something pretty important:
Remember, You’re Wearing This All Day
Wedding tuxedo decisions are often made while looking into a mirror for a few minutes.
But you’re choosing something you’ll be wearing during one of the longest—and most photographed—days of your life.
You’ll be wearing it when you walk down the aisle. During hundreds of photographs. While you’re sitting through dinner. When you’re greeting guests. And hopefully when you’re spending plenty of time on the dance floor.
So when you find the tuxedo that makes you think, That’s the one, ask yourself one more question:
Can I comfortably spend my wedding day in this?
At Tuxedo By Sarno, we’ll help you find the style, color and fit that work together, with professional measuring and fitting and a wide selection of wedding tuxedos and suits for grooms and wedding parties.
So, Should Your Wedding Tux Look Great or Feel Great?
Maybe our question is a little unfair, because the real answer is both.
Your wedding tux should look great, fit great and feel great.
You shouldn’t have to sacrifice comfort and movement to get the look you want, and you shouldn’t have to compromise on style just to feel comfortable.
That’s what the right wedding tuxedo should accomplish: a great look when you’re standing in front of the mirror, a great fit when you’re sitting down, and the comfort and freedom to move when the celebration really gets started.
So when it comes to choosing between looking great and feeling great on your wedding day, don’t choose. Your wedding tux should give you both.
