Rather than wearing standard black attire, grooms can boldly wear a blue tuxedo wedding suit. This dashing hue adds a touch of personality and is great for summer events when brighter colors are more appropriate.
A blue tuxedo exudes Rat Pack vibes with a modern twist. It pairs perfectly with a white dress shirt and a black bow tie.
Jackets & Blazers
Plenty of options exist if you’re planning an entire blue tuxedo wedding or a simple dinner jacket look. The tuxedo jacket can be single or double-breasted, with a notch lapel or shawl lapel, and it can feature a high or low-cut vest (a cummerbund). You can opt for classic black accessories to make the blue stand out or use a monochrome look to add subtle patterns. Deep green looks great all year round and is a fashion-forward way to stand out without feeling too loud. The color of your tuxedo should reflect the level of formality of your wedding. Navy, royal, and midnight blues fit the bill for traditional black tie events, while powder blue gives a more laidback feel and can be worn to casual affairs. A dark red tuxedo is another option that can work for semi-formal and black-tie events.
Tuxedo Shirts
Shirts are crucial to your tuxedo outfit and can make or break your look. You’ll want to ensure your shirt is appropriately tailored, with a collar that fits comfortably and no gap between the neck and the collar, and cuffs that will show up with your jacket unbuttoned (about an inch should do). The cuffs should be finished with either studs or links and should match your tuxedo pants or cummerbund. Consider adding French cuffs to your shirt to elevate the look of your outfit. If you choose a pique bib tuxedo shirt, you can opt for a placket with studs or buttons or even no placket. The shirt’s collar is the centerpiece of your tuxedo outfit and frames your face. Select a style that suits your frame, such as a butterfly bowtie with a narrow center and broad, flattened ends for a slimming effect. It’s a classic option that pairs well with black or midnight blue tuxedos.
Tuxedo Accessories
Blue suits and tuxedos are perfect for grooms, best men, groomsmen, and fathers of the bride who want to stand out without going over the top. If you want to add a flair to your wedding look, try adding a shawl lapel to your tuxedo for added drama. For a bolder formal look, consider cobalt blue tuxedos for weddings. The bright pigment will prevent you from blending into the background of photos and will elicit compliments about how dapper you look. This style is trendy for black-tie or white-tie weddings. Complete your look by wearing a belt with a tuxedo. Remember to wear a dress watch, too—not your everyday timepiece. It should have a dark leather band and be smaller than your daily watch.
Tuxedo Pants
Tuxedo pants are typically black with a satin stripe running down the side to match the lapel facings on the jacket. They’re tailored to fit snugly without being tight or restricting. Unlike suit pants, tuxedo trousers have no belt loops, so they should be worn with suspenders instead. Most modern tuxedo pants are also available in various waist sizes. A cummerbund, a pleated band of fabric around the waist, is an optional accessory worn with tuxedo pants for an elegant look. It’s less formal than a bow tie but still a stylish choice that matches the satin on the lapels and other little details of your tuxedo. The most important thing to remember is that a tuxedo sends a different message than a suit. A tux is reserved for special occasions and evening events like weddings, charity galas, and nights at the opera. If you show up for a morning event in a tuxedo, it will be perceived as inappropriate.
