Tuxedo Styles and Trends from Friar Tux Shop

June 17, 2013 Leave a Comment

As much as we love the weekends and so sad to see it end, we get all hyped up when we know that weddings and trends are on our agenda on this lovely Monday morning. At BHL, we are always seeking the hottest and most current trends in all things wedding. The trend that we are so excited about is all about the groom and his groomsmen. We want our men to look dapper and wedding ready right? We know our brides will look as gorgeous as can be, but the men? The groom? His entourage for the wedding day? Well, we want him to look as handsome as can be for his beautiful bride. What is hot and trending in menswear for the men of the wedding?

We asked our friend Eric Acuña, district Manger at Friar Tux Shop, to share with us what the hottest trends are for the groom and his men:

Everyone is looking to customize their wedding. From linens to flowers, everyone wants that “unique look.” When it comes to wedding attire, there’s a bigger urge to wear something “different from the rest.”

Current trends lean towards slim fit tuxedos and suits. Light and Charcoal Grey are the most sought out colors for 2013. Many brides who Google or Pintrest words like, “Vintage” “Rustic” and “Chic,” are finding grey tuxedos and suits at the top of their searches.

How can brides and grooms create their unique look? By visiting Friar Tux Shop. Friar Tux offers over 50 styles of tuxedos and suits in all colors and fits. They carry all the classic colors, along with six shades of grey, six shades of tan/chocolate, and plenty of slim fit styles. You can choose to rent or buy. With many options to mix and match, every groom has the option to create his own look.

The “unique” options are available through their many vest and tie styles. Many of their colored coats have matching vests, which is a home run for the bride looking for the “vintage” look. Self-tie ties, are offered in an array of colors for the groom who wants to tie his own knot. Many grooms are seeking out special knots to wear on their big day! Here’s a few knots most popularly tied by grooms for 2013.

  • Eldredge Knot Inverted

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  • Trinity Knot

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  •  Suspended Knot

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Colored vests with coordinating ties are available to match all major bridal and bridesmaid dresses. In every style, each vest has multiple tie options (bow tie, solid long tie, diamond printed tie, stripped tie, and/or paisley tie.) Each wedding can create their own look and style. Friar Tux Shop even carries bow ties for purchase that allow you to tie your own bow. This is a huge trend for 2013.

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“What’s that napkin called in the pocket of a tuxedo or suit?” Brides and Grooms ask this question everyday. It’s called a “Pocket Square.” Pocket squares are used to enhance and provide a “finished” look for a groom and his groomsmen. Just another way for a bride and groom to customize their look for their special day.

  •  Matching vest, tie, and pocket square.

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  •  Neutral colors with a colored pocket square.

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With the ability to customize your wedding with endless options, your certain to create the perfect look at Friar Tux Shop.  Always remember, plan your wedding to best fit you and your style.

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Renting a Tuxedo from Friar Tux Shop

January 13, 2013 Leave a Comment

Recently I attended a swanky New Year’s party at the St. Regis resort here in Orange County, California. The dress code for the event was formal, with the twist being a James Bond theme. Clearly, only one form of dress would do and that would be a tuxedo. The only problem for me was that I don’t own a tux, which meant that I was in need of a rental. Enter one of Los Angeles and Orange County’s highest rated tuxedo rental locations, the Friar Tux Shop.

Friar Tux Shop has been around since 1974, almost 40 years, getting their start in the Greater Los Angeles area. In their mission statement, they note that they are family owned and operated since Day One and pride themselves on providing top men’s fashion at affordable prices. Whether you are in need of a tux for a wedding, party, prom or other event, Friar Tux Shop states that they are ready and excited to be a part of your big day.

Having rented from Friar Tux Shop for my wedding seven years ago, I decided to remain loyal and headed over to one of their locations once again. Fortunately they were having a New Year’s sale which meant that their regularly reasonable prices were downright cheap. As soon as I entered their store I was made to feel like a V.I.P. with the staff on hand asking all the questions necessary to make proper suggestions for my attire. The entire selection process didn’t take long at all and I was able to get fitted and sized in a matter of minutes.

Picking up the tuxedo was easy, as I just dropped by and everything was waiting for me. Shoes, pants, shirt, vest, bow tie, and jacket were neatly packed in a protective outer jacket to ensure they stated cleaned and organized for the ride home. All the clothes were extremely clean, fit perfect and most importantly, made me look extremely sharp. I got to the party feeling like a million bucks, and more important, fit in wonderfully with the James Bond theme. My wife was thrilled that I was decked out so nicely and wearing the tux made for some very memorable photos that we’ll cherish for many years.

Returning the tux was, as the entire process had indicated it would be, a total breeze. I simply put all the garments back and took them to the store. After a quick check from the staff, who greeted me once more with a smile, I was done!

If you live in the Southern California area and looking to rent a tuxedo yourself, definitely give Friar Tux Shop a call. My experience with their staff was very pleasing and most importantly, I was able to rent a very sharp tuxedo at an extremely reasonable price.

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Choosing the Right Tux or Suit for the Groom and Best Man

November 24, 2012 Leave a Comment

When thinking about appropriate wear for the groom and the best man, I think to what one of my favorite television characters, Barney Stinson, would say, “Suit Up!” which is absolutely appropriate. For most guys, this is not an activity though that involves picking the type of suit you’d wear to a wedding, so even our pal Barney would find himself in a quandary about finding the right tux or suit to wear on the big day because we’re never really shopping for that event.

First off, there’s absolutely no shame in renting something nice. This isn’t a wedding dress guys, nobody is going to ask you to get into it again one day, nor will your son or daughter ask to wear it on their wedding day many years from now. In fact, the thought is pretty absurd and worth a laugh to think about. Given that, the plan can totally be to rent something very swanky and appropriate. There are plenty of tux shops that don’t just specialize in tuxes, many have a wide catalog that fit what you’re looking for.

Second tip is to bring the boys along that will be getting in these outfits. Chances are you’ll need to get people fitted anyway so might as well just get it all done in one shot and make a day of it. Also, you’ll want to get a second opinion on what you pick out that is from your side (aka not the bride, your mom, etc) of the wedding.

A third tip is to bring the bride along for the search. If you’re like me, or really most men marrying women out there, you’ll really just want to look really sharp *and* have her be pleased with the way you look. It’ll be a good way to start off your marriage the right way to mutually consult about these decisions and make the decision together. That doesn’t mean she gets anything and everything she wants – nobody wants that, even her. Make the decision together and find something you both love.

In terms of finding the right tux or suit for the best man, assuming he’ll be there with you on your search, you’ll easily be able to kill two birds with one stone. The assumption here is that the Best Man should be the second best man at the wedding so find an outfit for him that is unquestionably sharp but an defined notch below what the groom is going to be wearing.

That’s some good advice to get you guys going, so get out there and have some fun and make sure you pick something comfortable, sharp, and stylish. Just think, the pictures you take in that outfit will be ones you’ll be looking at for the rest of your life so make sure you like what you wear!

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