Everyone knows how fabulous tuxes look on guys, especially if they’re quality, fitted ones. While most of the time guys can get away with wearing tuxes on their own, sometimes it’s simply too cold outside to wear the formal suit on its own. Which brings to mind the question: Is there a right type of coat to wear over a tuxedo?
Yes there is! Don’t wear a leather sports jacket, no matter how high quality the leather is. Parkas are out as well. Ideally you should wear what’s called a chesterfield topcoat with tuxes. This type of coat is lightweight with a gray herringbone pattern and a black velvet collar. It looks ultra classy and you’ll look incredibly elegant wearing it. If this style of topcoat is too much for you or if you’re going to an event that’s closer to semi formal than formal, then you can get away with wearing a black full length trench coat. If you’re a businessman, you may already own one of these. Just make sure that it’s clean, wrinkle free with all the buttons where they should be and no rims or undone hems.
When you wear a trench coat or topcoat, the only parts of your tuxes that’ll really be showing are the trousers and shoes. Trousers should, of course, be pressed and neat and match your jacket. But you’re going to want to make sure your shoes shine and look fabulous as well.
Some people shy away from renting shoes with their tuxes. Maybe they have foot hygiene concerns or maybe they have a vision that tuxedo shoes are uncomfortable nightmares to wear. You can prevent this by taking the time to buy your own shoes instead of going with the lower quality ones that are usually available when renting tuxes.
You may be surprised that you have a selection in toe style. Round toes are traditional, but you also have the often of square toed shoes. The latter tend to fit more comfortably and provide a contemporary look to your tuxes, but may not work well for the more traditional styles of these suits.
It’s crucial that you choose shoes with a shiny look. Patent leather works, but so do faux patent leather. The fake leather ones are more affordable but can be less comfortable than the real deal. For less formal events, you can get away with matte leather or even wingtips.
Just like with choosing tuxes, don’t choose your shoes simply based on look. You need to try them on before you buy them. Different manufacturers may have slight differences between their sizes, which mean one size with one manufacturer may be small or larger than the same size with another manufacturer. Avoid the attitude that you can break your shoes in. You want to select a pair that feels comfortable from the start. You want to be able to move comfortably because if you can’t, you’ll look awkward and style less, not matter how stylish your tuxes may be.
With most tuxes you’ll want a pair of black shoes, but you should select white shoes if you’re wearing a white tux. Occasionally you can get creative with choosing contrast piping or cutouts with your shoes, but be cautious going this route.
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