How to Select Spring Tux Colors

For spring weddings and events, the color of a tux can meander away from the traditional black with white shirt. However, be careful with the colors you do select, because a tux should still make a man look elegant.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Consider ivory to lighten things up in spring. An off-white or ivory dinner jacket is appropriate for a spring wedding or formal event, especially one that is held outdoors. Ivory can also come into play for the shirt and vest. Remember that most ivory dinner jackets are paired with black tuxedo pants.

2. Avoid dark colors like red and navy for a spring wedding. An entire tux in these colors is hardly ever sophisticated, but even a shirt or accessories in stronger colors can be a bit much for a spring wedding. However, the dark colors may be appropriate for trendier events where you want to make a statement.

3. Try pink or baby blue accents for a spring event. For a traditional look, coordinate the cummerbund and tie with the gown or wedding color scheme. Select a patterned vest with splashes of pastels for a fresh look.

4. Stick to white shirts if you plan on going without a tie for a spring event. A white tuxedo shirt still provides a touch of formality while allowing some breathing room. Select a designer shirt that is a bit more fashionable than your basic tux shirt to add to the look.

5. Try a patterned vest to match your tux. Even if you only own one tux, having a few different vests and ties can create different looks for each season. In spring, patterns can add a touch of lightness to a basic black tuxedo.

6. Choose gray for a traditional spring or morning wedding look. A gray tux works fine for social events in warmer months.

Tips & Warnings

• Pinstripes can add a touch of spring without going over the top. Not only are pin-striped tuxes formal enough to wear for any occasion, they are a bit more fashion forward than a basic tux.
• Remember to keep your tuxedo appropriate for the event. While a baby blue tux might seem like a great idea for a spring wedding, it is probably more suitable for a prom, but only if your date has a great sense of humor.
• While the lighter color is more acceptable in spring, certain formal events still call for a black tux.