Daddy's Girl

It is a well known fact that it is the responsibility and honor of the bride's father to walk his princess down the aisle, presenting her at the altar to her future husband, and then later sharing a dance. Make sure your father's attire is the same as the rest of the wedding party to insure he looks just as fabulous as your groom and groomsmen!!  From your walk down the aisle to the dance, your wedding day will be filled with sentimental moments between you and your dad. Here are a few My Fabulous Day favorite moments!  

2013 Golden Globe Awards

It's always fun to watch the stars walk the red carpet in amazing formalwear! 

Who's wearing what designer? Who borrowed their bling and how much is it worth? The Golden Globes are a bit more relaxed than the Academy Awards but more couture than the VMA's or other music awards. We get a lotta eye candy during tonight's fabulous parade of pageantry and couldn't be more excited about it!

Actor Robert Pattinson

Actors Naomi Watts, left, and Liev Schreiber

Actor Dax Shepard, left, and actress Kristen Bell

Actress Nicole Kidman and singer Keith Urban

The Beautiful Bradley Cooper

Amy Adams

Halle Berry

Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green

Kate Hudson

TV personality Maria Menounos

TV personality Ryan Seacrest, left, and actress Julianne Hough

Taylor Swift

So now you know who we love, who's your favorite? 

FALL 2012 FORMAL TRENDS

www.myfabulousday.com

From Fall to Spring, New York to Paris, and everything in between, My Fabulous Day Retailers have you covered. We offer the latest formal fashion trends from the runway to your wedding.  Simple doesn't have to mean boring and we are redefining simple this fall. Simple is about understanding how clothes should fit and how they are to be worn with confidence.  So before you get ready for that fall formal or homecoming dance, define your style and sport it with pride! 

Tuxedo Photo Shoot 2013

 Captivated by the real-life photographic images of weddings and prom, the My Fabulous Day staff set out this week to capture 2013 images that invokes emotion from everyone. Setting up stand-alone environments to place each set of adornments in their (somewhat tongue-in-cheek) ‘natural habitats’, one sees details and angles that shows fashion & beauty at it's best.  We are so excited to see the finish product in the weeks to come! For more styles and latest fashion visit www.myfabulousday.com

Models Playing Around 

Must get it right for sure! 

Jess & Matt are awesome! 

Getting Ready to shoot

Tuxedo Shades of Grey

Jean Yves Heather Moda

Tuxedo specialist are reassuring us that grey is still going to be the hot color for spring 2013. 

 

Recently Giorgio Armani sent out a legion of beautiful men in tailored suits all in grey at a NYC fashion show.  "We have seen a tremendous increase in the about of interest in grey this season, said Matt Halbrook, VP of Sales, Squires Formalwear.  "Brides want tuxedos from dark grey to light heather and we are thrilled to have so many great grey options for them to choose from." 

Want to see more grey? Visit My Fabulous Day for all your tuxedo rental options!  

Formal Fashion Color Report

For spring & summer 2012 formal events, we are inspired by the diverse combinations of color! Tuxedo designers are showcasing a range of color & styles from playful and carefree, whimsical and light, to contemporary and classic.  Formalwear accessory colors should reflect your personality, whether it be a soft muted tone of Latte, fun-loving in a pastel like Pool or the bold energy of Horizon, wear it to make you and those around you smile!

Look to spring for renewed energy, optimism and the promise of making a fashion statement with color in 2012! 

All new 2012 Spring Colors can be found at a My Fabulous Day retailer near you! 

Allure Men by Jean Yves!

Allure Bridals introduces "Allure Romance" as a new concept for the Fall 2012 season. Formerly know as Exclusive Bridals by Allure, this refined collection gives brides fresh and innovative designs along with Allure's renowned quality and value. With an emphasis on feminine details, Allure Romance caters to the bride searching for a classic, timeless look. 

The campaign for Allure Romance will paint a picture for the bride to see not only how she will look on her Fabulous Day, but how her groom and bridesmaids will look as a whole. Each image is a timeless, stolen moment of a couple in love, or a bride and her best friends. With video to accompany the print campaign, Allure hopes to bring this collection to life and create a story that brides will fall in love with. To keep that same theme, the collection itself will be more focused on chic, traditional designs with a more moderate price point compared to Allure or Couture collections, while maintaining the renowned quality of our flagship collection.

Allure is partnering with Jean Yves, a leader in the formalwear industry to bring us Allure Men by Jean Yves! Jean Yves strives to provide its customers with dynamic styling and exceptional quality. They have been working on this collaboration for some time now and both are very excited to launch this new line of tuxedos into the marketplace. For the Allure Men by Jean Yves collection, the focus is on luxurious fabrics, flattering silhouettes, modern styling, perfect for today's man.  The collection will be featured in My Fabulous Day stores later this fall! 

Tuxedo Rental Made Easy!!!

Haven’t selected your formalwear yet?

Finding the right tuxedo is as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Who?

Groom and groomsmen.

But don’t forget to

include important men

like fathers, grandfathers

and other special VIP’s!

2. What?

Select a tuxedo that best

suits your personal style!

Remember to schedule

a free Groom’s Fashion

Preview and decide

what look works best for

you!

3. Wear!

Make sure to try on

your tuxedo at time of

pick up. Our in-stock

tuxedos ensure any

last minute adjustments

will be made swiftly

and everyone looks

their best in time for the

celebration!

Tuxedos (with a twist) at the 2012 Grammy Awards!!!

The Grammy Awards red carpet are often all about the shock factor -- who could forget Lady Gaga and that stupid egg? -- but there were plenty of stars who opted for old-fashioned glamour, including host LL Cool J, who's known for his fashion choices. LL arrived in style pairing his formal black tuxedo with some fabulous headgear. Here are some of our favorites from tonight! 

Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum

John Legend looked super smart in a skinny black shawl tuxedo and posed happily for the cameras with his fiancée, Chrissy Teigen

Kings Of Leon kept it very European. The skinny look was first and foremost with this group!  

When your Paul McCartney you can wear what ever tuxedo you want! 

Ryan Seacrest played it safe in a black two button notch tuxedo

Ice T arrived in an all black tuxedo with wife Coco ahead of the show. The glamour model wore a plunging black maxi-length gown

Maroon 5'a Adam Levine and his date Anne V

Blake Shelton puts his touches on this black tuxedo with grey vest

Bruno Mars sock-less looking too cool for school in a grey suit with a black tie 

Host LL Cool J in a black velvet tuxedo and bow tie

Fergie & Marc Anthony in a framed peak tuxedo. 

Tuxedo Rental 101

It's a reality you'll be faced with sooner or later in your life: "I need a tuxedo."

Whether it's for a prom, fundraiser, awards ceremony, tribute dinner, the opera, or that special day, the first question you should ask yourself is: rent or buy?

As a rule of thumb, purchasing a classic tuxedo is a wise investment if you foresee yourself wearing it on four or more occasions in the next couple of years. On the flip side, if you're a trend-conscious guy (but can't afford to buy a new tuxedo for every affair), or simply don't plan on wearing a tux more than four times over the next couple of years, then you're better off renting -- and here's how you should go about it.

Know the occasion....The first step is finding out what type of occasion you'll be attending. Is it a black-tie or white-tie affair? Is it at night or during the day? Should you opt for a classic, more conservative tuxedo or go all out and choose something more stylish? Inform yourself; find out the dress code and ask around to see what others will be wearing to the occasion. The last thing you want is to be dressed inappropriately. Also, if you're accompanied by a date, you might want to ask what she plans on wearing, to complement her outfit while defining your own style.

Know your time line.....Better safe than sorry; always reserve your tuxedo as early as possible. In most cases, reserving it a few weeks in advance will do, but in the case of a prom or a more traditional wedding, you should reserve a tux three to six months in advance. Prom season is hectic and the popular styles and sizes will likely be flying off the shelves. Traditional weddings, on the other hand, require a lot planning: whether you're the groom, best man, or an usher, measurements for all those in the wedding party (even those who are out of town) will need to be taken, so plan ahead, especially during wedding season.

Know your budget....In terms of budget, you should expect to pay anywhere between $90 for a conventional tuxedo to $200 for designer formalwear such as Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Joseph Abboud, Jean Yves and more. Keep in mind that rental prices vary depending on how long you expect to rent the tux for.

Know the basics....

Jacket: A regular tuxedo jacket features satin lapels and a boutonniere hole. Keep in mind that a tuxedo jacket comes in various styles; some are classic while other models are more stylish and therefore come and go according to the current trends.

Trousers: Formal trousers often feature a black satin stripe or braid along the outside seams. Because they don't feature belt loops, your pants should be worn with a vest or cummerbund. Also remember that formal pants should never be cuffed.

Shirts: You can choose from two basic types of shirts with a tuxedo: wing collar, turndown collar. A wing collar is found in the traditional shirt and is typically coupled with a bow tie and cummerbund. My Fabulous Day retailers also offer shirts in a variety of colors including: black, white, diamond white, ivory etc.

Shoes: Formal shoes are made to fit your style. From slip ons to lace ups, you can choose the shoe that best describes your personality.

Vest, Cummerbund, Bow Tie, and Accessories: A traditional tuxedo is worn with a bow tie and a vest or cummerbund. A cummerbund is a pleated sash worn around the waist. Its pleats should always be facing up and should match the bow tie. My Fabulous Day retailers offer every color of accessories on the market. No matter what bridesmaids or prom dress you are hoping to match, we have your color covered! Depending on the occasion, you may also want to purchase a set of studs & cuff links to make your experience more personal.

Jacket Colors: In terms of colors, a traditional tuxedo comes in black or white, but you can also find a variety of grays, tan and navy tuxedos.

See An Expert: Remember that a My Fabulous Day retailer is there to help you. Shop our website for styles you may be interested in or allow a specialist to suggest one for you. Bottom Line: It's up to you to pick out the tuxedo that suits you!!

      Visit www.myfabulousday.com for a retailer near you! 

Jean Yves Moda in Heather, Charcoal & Black

Date: January 17, 2012
Location: Miami, FL 
The Vibe for Spring 2012

This season, Jean Yves went retro-glam in a big way and of course, we wanted it exclusively for My Fabulous Day Stores! The Moda collection, plays with the line between a suit and a tuxedo in a way never designed before. Jean Yves offers the palette of colors from dark to light including Charcoal, Heather, Chocolate, Sand & Black. We think this new collection of trim fitted coats & pants has been perfected by Jean Yves over the last few months and we are excited to finally have it in our stores!  

Getting married this spring or summer and looking for something different? Visit www.myfabulousday.com for the latest tuxedo styles!! 

Find the most Flattering Tuxedo

You may think....

that all tuxedos are the same but they are certainly not! Your groom needs to show off his sense of style with the perfect fitting tuxedo. How do you know if his Tuxedo fits right? 

Keep these tips in mind when choosing the tuxedo for your fabulous groom! 

Tall & Thin

Congratulations. You can wear just about any

tuxedo, from contemporary styles -- like single breasted four button jackets -- to a more classic, double-breasted tuxedo with broad shoulders One caveat: Make sure your trouser legs and jacket arms are long enough.

Athletic

Go for a smooth, clean look without a lot of frills. Avoid double-breasted jackets which add volume. If you have a large waist, consider wearing a vest. Keep in mind that black has a slimming effect, which makes the classic tux perfect for you. If you’re extremely muscular, be aware of sizing, especially around your neck. You don’t want to feel like your bow tie is strangling you.

Short and Slim

Avoid styles that look too large on your frame. Steer clear of double-breasted jackets. Instead, go for a two- or three-button jacket with a low button stance (it elongates the body), paired with classic tuxedo pants.

Short and Athletic

Stick with a single-breasted jacket. Go for a classic one or two button jacket with a low-button stance which will keep your look streamlined and slim. If you have a heavy waist, choose a vest to draw attention away from your waistline and up toward your face. And once again, remember that black
has a slimming effect, which makes the classic tux perfect for you.

Moda is the Talk of the Town....

Gino Guarnieri 

Moda Moda Moda.......

My Fabulous Day recently sat down with Gino Guarnieri, owner of Geno's Formal Affair, Lexington, KY.  He is certainly looked upon as a leading retailer & wholesaler in the formalwear industry for his "Out of the Box" approach to style & fashion and all things formal.  During our interview, he beamed as he talked about the new coat collection appropriately named Moda (fashion in Italian).  Moda is a partnership between himself, Jean Yves and available exclusively at My Fabulous Day Retailers from across the country.  "The style is something new, fresh, very fitted and offers today's trendy guy a fashion option when renting his tuxedo. Guys just do not want their father's tuxedo and we are listening" stated Guarnieri.

Black Moda

Maurice Silva, Vice President of Formal Wear International, manufacturer of the Moda Collection, shared with My Fabulous Day that he and Gino were having dinner and he listened as Gino casually described his idea for the perfect tuxedo.  "Guarnieri never asked me to make the coat directly but by the end of the conversation I felt I could deliver exactly the garment he wanted and proceeded to make the sample hoping to earn his business.  A few months later I sent him the coat and the rest is history" quoted Maurice.

The collection consist of 5 color options: Black, Charcoal Grey, Heather Grey, Sand, and Chocolate Brown and available at your local My Fabulous Day Retailer.  

Heather Grey Moda 

Chocolate Brown Moda

Charcoal Grey Moda