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    Does the groom wear the same look as the groomsmen?

    by JimsFormalWearMay 21, 2021

    When you’re deciding how traditional or non-traditional your wedding will be, more couples are asking the question, “Does the groom have to wear the same look as the groomsmen?” When you look at old photos from your parents’ or grandparents’ wedding, you’ll likely see that…

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    How to Host an Anniversary Reception

    by anna.huhnMay 12, 2021

    Since many couples chose to host a minimony or microwedding over a traditional wedding in 2020, a new trend has emerged in 2021. Couples are planning anniversary receptions to celebrate their love and union with family and friends since it wasn’t possible due to COVID…

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    How Far in Advance Should I Rent a Tuxedo?

    by JimsFormalWearMarch 9, 2021

    The general rule for when you need to rent a tuxedo or suit for your wedding has been two months in advance, but in the world of COVID-19, you may only get two months – or even two weeks – total to plan your wedding.…

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    What is Wedding Insurance?

    by JimsFormalWearDecember 2, 2020

    Your wedding day should be perfect and carefree, but we all know that disaster can strike at any time. When last-minute changes or problems pop up, it can leave some couples with not only a major inconvenience when wedding planning, but a monetary consequence as…

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    How to Order Groomsmen Tuxedos or Suits

    by JimsFormalWearOctober 1, 2020

    Are you planning a hometown wedding with out-of-town groomsmen? Or maybe you’re simply trying to accommodate everyone’s busy schedules. If you’re questioning how to order the groomsmen tuxedos and suits for your big day, we have in-store and online options to help accommodate almost any…

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    Best Times to Wear a Double-Breasted Suit

    by JimsFormalWearJune 30, 2020

    Double-breasted suits have come back in style. Dan Levy’s chocolate brown and black double-breasted suit at the 2019 Emmys proved it; in fact, it was one of our favorite celebrity suits from last year.    If you’ve never worn one, however, the idea of how…

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    How to Measure for a Suit or Tuxedo Out of Store

    by JimsFormalWearJune 18, 2020

    While it’s generally best to have a professional take your measurements for a tuxedo or suit rental, we understand it’s not always convenient. Whether you’re an out-of-town groomsman who needs to submit measurements for a wedding, your busy schedule just won’t allow you to visit…

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    When to Wear a Suit to An Interview

    by JimsFormalWearApril 30, 2020

    Casual dress codes are becoming more and more common in the workplace, so how do you know when to wear a suit to an interview? The classic rule of thumb is to dress one step above what employees typically wear. Overdressing is usually a safer…

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    A Comprehensive Guide to Suit Vents

    by JimsFormalWearApril 20, 2020

    In the back bottom section of your suit jacket, there are vertical openings called “vents.” Suit vents were originally designed to give the suit wearer room and flexibility to move. Back when gentlemen spent their days riding horses, a suit jacket that looked good and…

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    How to Pick Your Groomsmen

    by JimsFormalWearFebruary 27, 2020

    So you’re getting married to the love of your life. Congrats! Even if you’re hiring a wedding planner to do all the heavy lifting for the big day, you still have a few important decisions to make. Who you’ll include in your wedding party is…

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