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The tuX files: Back to Black: Permission to indulge

Slim-fit Shawl Tuxedo

Fabian Couture slim-fit shawl tuxedo

Let’s talk about you. You’re smart, you work hard. Right? Right. You do your job, you feed the family, you go to school–you get it done. Sometimes, you think about a version of you that doesn’t have to worry about the bills or the hours or the kids. While you are wiping the oatmeal off the front of your sweater, you wonder if somewhere in another dimension, you’re waking up in St. Tropez in silk sheets, warm air with a cool breeze …But then there’s another stack of papers, another pile of snow, another spill, another stain, another day, another dollar, and you’re not in St. Tropez–you’re just here, and you’re doing the best you can.

The daily grind is built on compromises—coupon clipping, corner-cutting, staying in on Saturday nights. You deal with a little bit less now, so that you can have a little bit more later. But soon you are getting married, and when it comes to your wedding, you deserve More.

More is freedom from compromise; more champagne, more dancing, more luxury, more glamour. More is limousines and ball gowns, flowers and lights and multi-tiered cakes. This is a celebration of you and yours, and far from your daily life, the only grind you’ll find is on the dance floor. Your wedding day is more than an ordinary day, and a jet-black tuxedo is more than an ordinary suit. It’s says, You are not just “a” man. You are the man.

Once-in-a-lifetime events deserve more than the ordinary. For your wedding day, feel free to elevate your expectations. You deserve it.

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The tuX files: Out with the old, in with the blue

Navy tuxedo

Navy Sebastian tuxedo by Ike Behar. Photo courtesy of ImageMakers 

When it comes down to it, there are two kinds of people in this world; those who sing “Da Ba De Da Ba Di,” and those who know “If they were green, they would die.” Whichever way you fall in this key cultural divide, all children of the nineties will remember the iconic Eiffel 65 classic, “I’m Blue,” in which the song’s subject pays tribute to the coolest of all colors with their blue house, blue corvette, and blue girlfriend.  What makes this song relevant in today’s vastly different world, you ask? Well, it turns out Eiffel 65 had it right when it comes to this year’s biggest color in wedding menswear!

slate tuxedo

Slate Bartlett tuxedo by Allure. Photo courtesy of ImageMakers 

That’s right, 2017 channels 1999 as blue is THE color. Luckily, you don’t have to venture out into the cosmic sea of bridal blues alone.  Whether you’re looking for London blue, slate blue, navy or indigo, Main Street Formals offers a wide selection of retail and rental options to complete your wedding day vision.  As always, when it comes to fashion, you can trust the award-winning formalwear experts at Main Street Formals to style your guys perfectly, without breaking the bank.  Now, that’s something everyone can get behind– “da ba de-er’s” and “ if I were green-ers alike.”

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The tuX files: Classy as buck

Showroom1Main Street Formals celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2016, and we remodeled our showroom to celebrate! If you haven’t been here since your high school prom (or longer), take a short ride to the countryside and check out our new look and all of the new offerings on display.

  • Spring 2017 suits (on the way!)
  • Our new “Milan” slim-fit tuxedos
  • Our new “Main Street” necktie collection!
  • Our new “Axis” line of patent formal shoes
  • Our new “Allure” caramel brown formal shoes
  • Our new “Hudson” matte-finish formal shoes (on the way!)
  • New colors in our Simply Solid vest line
  • New hats
  • New statement socks
  • New lapel pins
  • and our uber-classy new mascot, Bogart the Buck!

 

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The tuX files: Wedding transportation

Offered by Providence Limo Bus, his spacious limo bus offers seating for up to 35 passengers with additional standing room for 5 more.

Offered by Providence Limo Bus, his spacious limo bus offers seating for up to 35 passengers with additional standing room for 5 more.

Often we’re asked, “Do you guys know any limo companies?” Sure, there are lots of transportation companies out there, but how do discerning brides and grooms separate the wheat from the chaff? Whether you want a stretch limo, party bus, or antique trolley, understand that the professionalism of the company is as important as the appearance of the vehicle.

Steer clear (see what we did there?) of the many fly-by-night limousine companies that offer rock-bottom rates and rock-bottom services. The cost of entry into the transportation business is very high (vehicles, maintenance, staffing, insurance), and so consumers should expect that renting a luxury vehicle won’t come cheaply. If it does, then ask yourself, “What corner is this company cutting?” Do your research online, talk to friends, and read reviews, but in the end, as in all wedding planning, you will be best served by making a personal visit with the vendors themselves, and discuss the vision you have for your wedding and whether or not they have the equipment, skills, and experience to help you achieve it.

To learn more about planning your transportation visit www.SouthCoastWedding.com or chat with our friends at Providence Limo Bus.

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The tuX files: Tux Rogers has some advice for men.

tux rogers blogTux Rogers wants you to know that there’s nothing funny about paying more for less.

Don’t be fooled by the competition’s gimmicks and “discounts.” Main Street Formals has the most colors, award-winning service, and the best value around. Period. End of story.

Stop into the shop to see for yourself, or explore our website to learn more about New England’s biggest little tux shop.

Tux Rogers FD

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The tuX files: A great in-VEST-ment

Tango SwatchesAlthough you wouldn’t know it from looking outside, spring is here, and with the season’s arrival, we are excited to welcome a huge new addition to Main Street Formals. Next week brings one of the biggest shipments of the year, which will cement our reputation as home to the region’s largest selection of formal fashion accessories. Landing on Wednesday, the Tango by Jean Yves Paris will be available in stock in 32 colors (in case you’re wondering, on our end, that’s about 900 vests).

The Tango joins what was already the region’s most comprehensive vest selection, which includes the following programs in a myriad of in-stock colors:

  • Larr Brio’s Simply Solids Vest, Tie, and Bowtie Collection (40+ colors in stock)
  • Ralph Lauren’s Vineyards Vest and Tie Collection (26 colors in stock)
  • Cardi International’s Herringbone Vest, Tie and Bowtie Collection (53 colors in stock)
  • Cardi International’s Palermo Vest Collection (25 colors in stock)
  • Cardi International’s Paisley Tie and Bowtie Collection (53 colors in stock)
  • Joseph Abboud’s Marquis Windsor Tie Collection (29 colors in stock)
  • Allure for Men’s Striped Bowtie and Tie Collection (24 colors in stock)
  • After Six’s Gemini Paisley Vest and Tie Collection (10 colors in stock)
  • After Six’s Aires Micro-Herringbone Vest and Tie Collection (19 colors in stock)
  • Perry Ellis Freedom Vest and Tie Collection (12 colors in stock)
  • Larr Brio’s Mossy Oak Camo Vest and Tie Collection

There can be only one Number One, and on the SouthCoast, the Number One color-matcher is Main Street Formals!

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