Look as Well as you Live
Start a Holiday Tradition - Celebrate Formally

BOSTON, MA, September 24, 2003 - The holidays are here again. It's a time to entertain with sparkling, dramatic tablescapes and festively wrapped gifts. But it's also a time to add a little sparkle to your wardrobe. There's no question that a man looks hot in a tuxedo and a woman glamorous in a gown, but besides your wedding day or a few black tie corporate galas, how often do you get to get all dolled up? How about starting a tradition of your own this year. Celebrate the holidays in black tie. By adding the words "black tie" to your party invitation, you have taken the first step to look as well as you live.

But what is appropriate for a man to wear when the invitation says ”black tie?” Although the clothing industry is trendy, there are some definite rules. Bill Tzizik, President of Classic Tuxedo, suggests these guidelines: “If an invitation reads “black tie optional” or “black tie invited,” you can expect a nice affair and there will be people attending in tuxedos. Your host is leaving it up to you to dress formally or not. If your invitation reads “black tie preferred,” your host is suggesting that you dress formal and hoping you do, but you can make that decision and he won’t be offended if you don’t. Any invitation that has the words “black tie" requires you to dress formal. “White tie” requires you to dress in evening tails. White tie is the ultimate in formal dress for men.”

To achieve a look that's right for you and to assure that renting or purchasing your formalwear is not a worry, patronize a respectable shop. Companies that are active within a professional organization, are voted "Best of" by consumers and local magazines, and that offer in-store inventory as opposed to just fabric swatches are far more likely to offer good service, quality products and reliability.

Once you've selected your formalwear specialist, it's easy to put together a look that's simply stylish. Black tuxedos are still the favorite color choice. Multi-buttton styles with single-breasted closures and satin notch lapel designs from designers like Monsieur Givenchy are a popular trend. Dare to add some dazzle to the holiday wardrobe? The Barrington from Chaps by Ralph Lauren is platinum in color and would be a sure stand out at any party. And if you're looking for a style that is uniquely yours and has a perfect fit, made-to-measure tuxedos by Matteo Maas are available at retailers like Classic Tuxedo.

To pump up the style quotient of your tuxedo, add a formal laydown or wing collar shirt, fullback, high-button front vest, and neckwear. Bow ties are still the most traditional neckwear but you can also choose a euro tie (similar to a necktie but features a fancy wrapped knot and an adjustable band that wraps around the neck) for fresh look. Collar enhancers (a satin band worn around the neck with a button cover attached) or a solitaire jewelry button cover available in gold, silver and rhinestone can add pizzazz. Formal matte finish, box toe tip shoes with lace-up closures are the perfect finishing touch.

Get decked out in a tuxedo for your next holiday party and show your impeccable flair for formalwear. Start a new holiday tradition to look as well as you live.

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