Celebrity Tux and Tails

We love, love, love the grey menswear trend... especially for weddings!   It pairs so nicely with the light floral colors and the popular blush & mint tones. It also looks great with neutrals for the ultimate bridal looks.  We have lots of couples wanting to have varying shades within the wedding party as well.  Many of these options come in multiple shades that makes them perfect for mixing and matching.  We are loving the grey style options here at our store and have chosen the top 10 options to highlight here.  #1- Michael Kors Wedding Suit The fit and fabric of the Michael Kors Grey Wedding Suit will definitely add a luxurious feel to any event.  The suit comes in both a slim-fit and ultra slim-fit to accommodate different body types.  The same suit also comes in navy and black if you're wanting to mix and match colors for different members of the party. You could have the groom in the grey and the groomsmen in navy, o...

Imagine getting your suit delivered to you for your wedding: Not dropped off at your door by UPS when you’re not home.   Not folded and wrinkled in a slightly-dented, cardboard box.   Not marginally off in size with no one to help fix it.   But imagine a professional hand carrying your fully-pressed tuxedo in garment bag to you personally.    Imagine him waiting—no, helping you—while you try-on and adjust every piece of the outfit.   Imagine him bringing a sewing machine and steamer with him to provide any alterations you may need.      You're practically a celebrity with a personal stylist…   With Celebrity Tux and Tails, that’s exactly what you get with our premium services.   First, if you can’t make it to our store, we will happily come to you to select the perfect outfit for each member on your special day. We bring jackets and color swatches so you can confidently know what you’re getting...

    Fall is fast approaching, and many brides and grooms haven't been able to find the perfect burgundy or tan ensemble for their wedding. We've had a TON of couples looking for one (or both!) of these options in the last couple weeks so we wanted to share our selection and wisdom with you in hopes that it may help.   Burgundy aka Wine, Marsala, Aubergine This popular color has a dozen different shades and names but most retailers aren't carrying many (if any) options in terms of burgundy jackets or pants.  The picture below shows the 3 main variations when looking at burgundy menswear.  Left Image ( www.aprilmaura.com ) Center Image ( www.kailacales.com ) Right Image ( www.marissabellephotography.com ) By far the most popular of the burgundy styles is the burgundy with black satin lapels. You can see this on the photo on the right and left.  Both are considered tuxedos due to the satin.  Either opti...

Groom's Fitting Made Fun    Imagine an event that the groom can do with his groomsmen outside of the traditional bachelor party. That's exactly what the Group Fitting creates for our grooms. With our "Elite Service" of on site group fitting, the groom can get together with his groomsmen for their fitting and in the process do something fun. Just imagine the possibilities! Over the past couple of months I have met some of my grooms in some pretty fun places. The idea is to get everyone together so that we can measure them for their outfits all at once. This provides the bride and groom with piece of mind since they don't have to wait to hear if someone has gone into a store to order their outfit. It also give us the opportunity to have the measurements well in advance of the wedding date thus making it easier to know what is needed for the event. No last minute walk ins the week of the wedding to be measured for the first time. The added benefit is that...

  Brides in Phoenix and surrounding areas love us! We get the groom more involved in the wedding!   Getting married is a day that you and your groom will share and remember forever! Sometimes it is difficult to get your groom to share in those days spent planning before the big day. Here are several ways Celebrity Tux and Tails can help you get your groom more involved in the process:   Private in Home/Office Consultation - We will come at a time that is convenient for the two of you so that you can both be involved in choosing the attire that will be perfect for your event. We take appointments seven days a week so no matter how busy his schedule, we will find a time that will work for the both of you. We will show you all the latest styles and you can view color swatches to guarantee that everything will coordinate on the day of your wedding. Our initial consultation is Free and their is no obligation. It is recommend...

    The Latest Grey Tuxedos | Suits     There have been many trends over the years when it comes to formal wear. Can you remember baby blue tuxedos? Ruffled shirts? Miami Vice jackets? Fads come and go but the formal wear industry hasn't seen a demand for grey tuxedos and suits like this in a very long time. The trend to go with grey over black for wedding parties is growing so much the suppliers are adding new styles in mid season because of the demand. This is good news for everyone! If you wanted grey in the past, you might have had 1 or 2 different styles in pretty conservative fashions to choose from. Now, there are slim fit, fashion forward selections in a variety of different shades. Watch our new video to get an idea of just what is available. http://youtu.be/TSD9H3OI7HA  Schedule a free consultation to view fabric swatches and get informed advice from our experts.     Larry Kessler Managing Partner Celebrity Tux and Ta...

Bow Tie or Long Tie When it comes to renting a tuxedo, it usually is a formal event. When it comes to formal, the bow tie is king! Nothing says tuxedo like a bow tie. The past awards season saw the bow tie making a comeback. Celebrities will often times start a trend and you can see it happen during award shows like The Oscars, The Emmy's, The SAG Awards and many more. It has more than a decade since the long tie was introduced into formal attire. If 2013 awards season was an indication of what is to come, the bow tie is back! Bow ties aren't everyone's cup of tea. It is different. But that is the ultimate point in wearing a tuxedo. To wear something that is different than your everyday clothes. The bow tie and tuxedo have been linked together for decades. Men in tuxedos look very dapper in bow ties. It is one of the only times wearing a bow tie is in fashion. I for one and happy the bow tie is becoming trendy again. How about you? Larry Kessler Managing Pa...

Timeline for Choosing Attire   He asked. She said yes. You've set the date. Now the fun begins! So much to plan it can be overwhelming. There are literally thousands of details to decide on and choosing the men's attire is only one of them. This is a simple timeline to help keep things on track for making the experience of dressing the men an enjoyable time.   3-6 Months - Once you have chosen the colors of the brides dress and the bridesmaids dresses you can start working with a company to coordinate the men's outfits. It really is never too early to start the process. Plus the sooner you make the final decisions, the sooner you can inform the men standing up for the party how much they will need to budget for the outfit.   1-2 Months - Make sure you give the men in your party plenty of time to get measured. Everyone if busy and being considerate with the timeline will be greatly appreciated. Plus the sooner everyone is measured, the easier it is for the p...

Choosing The Cut of The Jacket     Tuxedo rental or suit rental it doesn't matter. Choosing the cut of the jacket is something to consider when making your selection. Just like when the bride must consider the body shapes of her bridesmaids when picking out the dresses that she wants the girls to wear, a groom should consider the body shapes of the men in his party before choosing the cut of the jackets. Basically there are 3 different cuts in todays jacket styles:   The Traditional Cut - The traditional cut is most commonly found in the standard tuxedo or suit rental. It is tailored to provide a more fuller look. The shoulders of this jacket are more extended and the waist is more generous. Typically these styles are made of the tropical weight worsted wool that has been the staple of the rental industry. Father's are usually more comfortable in this styling and it is flattering for any body type. The Modern Cut  The modern styling i...

  A Bride's Vision  If you are anything like most brides getting married, you spent some time as a little girl dreaming about your wedding day. I am sure that over the years the vision might have changed some, but there is a good chance you know exactly how you want your special day to look. From the venue, time of year, time of day, the style of your gown, even the colors of the napkins. It is amazing how all of this can come together and make one day in your life so memorable. During all that time of daydreaming about what it would be like, I am sure that your groom was a big part of that vision. Working with a formalwear company that will help you achieve that vision is very important. A formalwear specialist will know what questions to ask in order to help you realize that perfect wedding party look. And although I am sure you thought about the groom quite often, how the groomsmen looked might not have been in too many scenes. This is where the company providing you...

Out of State Guests for Tuxedo Rental | Suit Rental A common misconception about tuxedo rental and suit rental is if you have out of state guests you have to use a national company. The truth is, every local store has access to a national network of retailers that will provide complimentary fittings for people traveling out of state for weddings. There are several websites that a person can simply input their zip code and local businesses that provide this service will be listed. Jim's Formalwear has a network of certified vendors numbering more than 1,000 strong that can provide this service. A local company that has stock is a better choice than a company who simply has stores and their stock in 1,000 miles away. Just another reason to choose a local tuxedo specialist over the national chains.

Tuxedo VS Suit Rental  Tuxedo vs Suit   When choosing to wear a tuxedo or a suit for a wedding, there a several factors to consider. There is a perception that wearing a suit for a wedding makes the event less formal. This would be an accurate assessment.  Suits are acceptable attire for business environment, graduations, job interviews, funerals, and many other events. Choosing to wear a suit for your wedding can send the message that it is just another event. Choosing to wear a tuxedo sends the message that this event is special and deserves to be commemorated in an outfit that is appropriate for this occasion. The differences in the appearance of a tuxedo and suit are the presence of satin on the tuxedo. A tuxedo will be adorned with satin on the lapels, the pockets, a stripe on the leg, and the buttons. Anytime you add satin to any garment it makes it more unique. A suit will have lapels made of self material, matching non striped pants, and the buttons w...

Distinguishing The Father of The Bride With A Tuxedo Rental | Suit Rental   Dressing the escort or father of the bride is an important aspect to the wedding attire. After all, they will be the first person that your guests will see the bride with and should be dressed similarly to the wedding party. This topic my be a little biased for me. I am a father of 3 beautiful young ladies and I look forward to the day I am able to walk them down the aisle. I am always amazed when a bride has not given thought to what the person giving her away will wear. A lot of brides will have their fathers dressed in tuxedos or suits that are the same as the wedding party and use their accessories to really highlight them as a special person in the party. Neutral colors like black and grey are always a great choice because no matter who he might be taking pictures with his accessories will complement any colors in that photo. It also will work as a way to make him different than everyone ...