Blake is a navy tuxedo from Ike Behar with black peak lapel and is quite popular with our grooms!
The designer makes a similar tuxedo called Sebastian so there is ample opportunity to mix and match the attire between the groom and groomsmen. We’ll get into that a little bit later on in the blog.
Navy Tuxedo | Blake from Ike Behar
The Sebastian is a full navy tuxedo with the same color and fine fabric of the Blake. The differences are that Blake has a black satin peak lapel, black satin buttons and black satin lining on the pockets and Sebastian has a navy satin notch lapel, and navy satin buttons.
There is a lot to love about Blake. The ultra luxurious 120s wool blend fabric is one of the most comfortable available. It is light, soft and a pleasure to wear. Even customers who are not used to wearing suits and tuxedos tell us how pleasant it is to wear this tuxedo. The matching navy pants and vest are excellent to complete a very formal look.
Because the tuxedo has a black peak lapel, black satin buttons and black satin pocket lining, we do recommend that customers wear black shoes with the tuxedo. In the case of a full navy tuxedo, like the Sebastian, customers often choose brown shoes.
Navy Tuxedo | Best Accessories
Often times, customers ask us if it strange to wear a tuxedo with two tones (navy tuxedo with black accents) for a formal event. This question is obviously asked before they see Blake in person. We feel that the dark navy fabric that most of the jacket is made from blends nicely with the black lapel, buttons and pockets.
There isn’t a lot of contrast between the black and blue since it is a beautiful, dark midnight navy.
On occasion, we have the fashion forward groom who prefers to wear black pants with the navy jacket. Of course, this is certainly a good choice as well because the black lapel ties nicely into the black pants and black shoes.
In terms of putting together a look for a wedding party, we often try to recommend ways to distinguish the grooms from his groomsmen. After all, he is the groom and he should look at least slightly different on his wedding day. So, what we recommend and often see in wedding photos is a groom wearing the Blake with its black peak lapel and the groomsmen wearing the full navy tuxedo. Overall, this provides a slight variation in attire between the groom and groomsmen but not so drastic to look like they are in two different weddings.
Ike Behar Navy Tuxedo | Styles
And of course, with most Ike Behar suits and tuxedos, this one is trim fit, giving a slimming and streamlined look. Our customers often tell us is feels and looks like a custom made tuxedo.
As an attestation to the popularity of these navy tuxedos by Ike Behar, both were one of the top 10 tuxedos and suits rented for autumn wedding this year.
We rent and sell thousands of tuxedos and suits every year for weddings, prom and formal events so Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo knows a thing or two about dressing up! Have a question about tuxedos or suits? Send us a message and we will personally answer you directly. It’s what we do!