Men's wedding attire has come a long way since your parents got married. Each season brings with it a new look. Today's groom will have more choices than ever before.

The style and color of the bride's and bridesmaids' dresses will need to be considered, and bringing along color and fabric swatches can be helpful when you go out to shop. Most shops will offer special deals on wedding rentals such as a free tux for the groom or other discounts.

Ask your family and friends for recommendations. The least expensive may not necessarily be the best. Looking elegant at the altar is largely dependent on the fitting and tailoring ability of your formal wear dealer. Make sure to be measured and fitted for a perfect look. Shop early and take the time to be fitted. It will make all the difference on your wedding day and in all those wedding photos.

Traditional Evening Wedding

Informal: Suit, dress shirt and tie.

Semi-Formal: Dinner jacket or tux, formal shirt, matching bow tie and cummerbund or a banded collar shirt with accessories.

Formal: Tuxedo, formal shirt and bow tie with vest or cummerbund.

Very Formal: Tail coat, white bow tie, waistcoat and winged collar. Optional top hat and gloves.

Traditional Daytime Wedding

Informal: Suit, dress shirt and tie.

Semi-Formal: Suit, white or striped shirt and four-in-hand tie.

Formal: Stroller, waistcoat, striped pants, tux shirt and bow tie.

Very Formal: Cutaway coat, striped pants, waistcoat, winged collar shirt and ascot or bow tie. Optional top hat, gloves and spats.