Tuxedo Trials

So Josh picked me up after work on Saturday and we drove to Men's Wearhouse to rent him a tux before racing to Allyse's reception an hour late. I know, I know: I work at I&A Tuxedos, why did I go to Men's Wearhouse? Well, I shopped around a lot and did some rather exhaustive research on tuxedo rentals, and MW was the most satisfying. (I&A certainly has more quality items in a wider variety, but their prices show for it.)

Anyhoo, Josh let me pick out silver accessories instead of yellow because they look more wedding-ish and will match a yellow boutonniere really well. He looks great. He let me pick out the tuxedo-style laydown shirt. He let me pick flat-front instead of pleated pants (he'll look more flattering in flat-front, being so thin). He let me pick the 2-button notch, satin lapel, Calvin Klein, super 100 tuxedo jacket. He let me pick the shiny tuxedo shoes and the long tie over the bowtie. He let me pick the solid tie over the diamonds, and the herringbone vest over the dots (he tragically shot down the paisley--that would have looked incredible). He let me choose everything but the cufflinks because he thought if he asked for cufflinks, they would charge him extra. Silly Josh. I'll call tomorrow and ask them to add the silver, pearlized cufflinks to the outfit.

I'm so glad Josh picked out a tuxedo that complements him so well. He has great taste.