Are Gray Tuxedos Stylish?

One of the most appreciated pieces of clothing is, without a doubt, the tuxedo. On formal occasions, a lot of men proudly wear one to show class and style.

I’m not going to delve into the origins of tuxedos or the names under which they are know in different countries (or who refers only to the tuxedo jacket when they talk about tuxedos and who doesn’t). What I want to debate is whether or not a gray tuxedo is acceptable or not.

Whenever you think about a tux, the first picture that comes to mind is that of a black one. Most people can’t even imagine wearing a tuxedo something else other than black. However, this very elegant piece of clothing comes in other colors and nuances. Gray is one of them.

Gray tuxedos were popular in the 80s, just like the baby blue ones were in the 70s. In the 90s, black tuxedos took over and have been the preferred choice for most men ever since.

However, gray tuxedos are still worn – just not that much. This means that, at a formal event, you can stand out by wearing one. Don’t be afraid that you won’t be fashionable. Style is much more important than fashion.

Gray is a balanced color in many ways. First of all, it is classy. Second of all, it stands out. Third, it makes you look older, which can be desirable for some men. I can come up with other reasons why you should go for gray tuxedos (or even gray suits for that matter) I’ll just show you a picture of a gray tux.

photo: tommystuxedos.com

Pretty cool, huh?

Gray tuxedos come in different shades. Choose the one that best complements your skin type:

The absolute best part about gray tuxedos is that you can wear a shirt in almost any color with it, no matter how vivid. You can go for white, pink, beige or even light green. It all depends on your skins’ complexity and personality.

Check out some of the colors below. You’ll remember them easier:

So my final answer is: yes, gray tuxedos are very stylish!

And how do you know if a gray tux is what you need? How do you know which shirt color to choose? Good questions. You’ll just have to go to the mall and try a few of them on. You need to have your eye formed before trying to figure out which colors work best for you. You can check out my men’s fashion eBook for this – it will save you a lot of time.

If you decided to purchase one, I’d be more than happy to see your pictures and read your comments.