«© » The Dallas Post Wednesday, September 24, 1997 8 Dallas, PA y Jd © | pr AE o> 8 Rg i w AN > wf 4 = ah =e o Lats ee By Sharon Mosley Copley News Service Brides, watch out! The groom doesn’t have to take a back seat anymore when it comes to being fashionable at his own wedding. That guy who's been wearing jeans for the past few years might look like someone who just stepped out of a Hollywood movie when it comes time to walk down the aisle. With all the dashing options now available at formalwear shops, grooms can put together a black- tie package that not only coordi- nates with the bride’s attendants, but makes a special fashion state- ment as well. “Whether they choose to buy or rent, men will find formalwear is no longer uptight, but reflects an @@ easy air that helps a man look good /- and feel totally confident when and where it counts,” says Edward S. Kaminow, president and chief ex- ecutive officer of Lord West For- malwear. There are many things to take into consideration when choosing what to wear. Is it going to be a large, formal wedding, or a small, intimate affair? Daytime or even- ing? Cutaways for the groom and stroller coats for the groomsmen are appropriate for daytime wed- dings, tuxedos for late afternoon and evening weddings, according to Bernie Toll, spokesman for Lord West Formalwear. In warm weather, a white or ivory dinner jacket is fine. After the bride has chosen her dress and her attendants’ dresses, the next stop should be the local formalwear specialist, says Kami- now. With so many choices avail- able, it's necessary to get expert advice. Don’t even think about wearing something as boring as a one-but- ton tuxedo. “That’s past history,” says Kaminow. “Now manufactur- ers are producing single-breasted models with two-button and as Consider the time of day and many as seven-button closures.” For spring, tuxedos take on new lapel treatments with jackets that are slightly longer, great for en- hancing any groom'’s physique. “Forget cookie-cutter expres- sions,” says Kaminow. “The black- tie world is changing.” Designers of formalwear are of- fering a host of options for the groom. Lord West has a new, long- er jacket with a defined silhouette emphasizing the full chest and sup- pressed waist. Designed with satin notch lapels and a four-button front, this design may be worn with a Euro four-in-hand tie, vest and wing-collar shirt — a very fashion- forward look. 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