Now that the colors and bridesmaid dresses are all squared away (we went with the cobalt blue!), we can move on to the guys' attire. Eric and I have talked about our options and pricing differences between suits and tuxes. Overall, the tuxes look more complete and pull everything together... that is, with the jacket on. Here are the problems I have with tuxes:
- They add extra layers of clothes, which reduces breathability
- Every guy will take his jacket off once the ceremony is over, revealing that ugly back part of the tux
- Sometimes even the vest is removed if the guys get crazy and too sweaty, leaving just the tie and collared shirt
- They cost a fortune and have to be returned the next day to the store- talk about inconvenient!
- That ugly (did I mention I think tuxes have ugly features?) stripe down the side of the pants- what IS that!?
We have decided (and all the groomsmen agree) that it would be nice for the guys to actually purchase and keep their attire- every guy needs at least one nice suit for special events. We figure that for nearly the same price, the guys can keep their nicely tailored and studly suits rather than returning them the next day for zero dollars back. Having a late July wedding means it will be hot, and I know the guys will shed the jackets as soon as possible, so why put them in excess layers which have features that I personally hate? Eric and I plan to start searching and pricing suits this weekend to try to get the guys the best deal possible (hopefully a buy one get one free deal!) to save them the most money AND they get to keep it.
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