Celebrity Tux and Tails

Fit of the Jacket     Over the years, tuxedo styles have changed. With those changes the way the jacket fits has also changed. Today more than ever, you must consider the way the fit will affect the way you feel in the tuxedo. Here are the three different types of fit available in todays tuxedos: Classic Fit -Classic is the term designated for the least trim of the three fits. It is also the most traditional and will look good on men of all sizes and shapes. This tuxedo typically comes with matching double pleated pants adding to the fuller look. While it will feel comfortable, it will tend to have a more boxy look. Modern Fit - Modern refers to an updated fit that is designated to look and feel more trim than the Classic fit garments. This fit shapes the outline of the body better without any pulling or stretching of the material. These styles will typically come with matching non-pleated pants that add to the slimmer look. This fit will look good on most physiq...

Made To Measure Tuxedos | Suits Considering buying your wedding attire? Tuxedo? Suit? We have added custom, made to measure tuxedos and suits by J. Hilburn for our customers. Made of luxurious wool, and custom tailored to your exact measurements, this service will guarantee that on your wedding day, you look like a star! Celebrity Tux and Tails makes every customer feel like a celebrity. Check out the latest in suits and tuxedos here http://larrykessler.jhilburn.com/

  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...