When we in the West think about wedding attire one thing usually comes to mind – discomfort. Tuxedos are ornate and fancy and they are the standard dress that men around the world think of as appropriate wedding attire but they are not very comfortable. Thus, it is here that our friends in South America (as well as parts of Central America and the Caribbean) have us beat. The appropriate wedding attire for men here is the guayabera shirt worn with either cotton or linen trousers or perhaps a Panama hat (toquilla straw hat). So what are the advantages to wearing guayabera over a Tux? Read on and learn. • Guayaberas are less expensive: How many men do you know who own their own tuxedo? You probably don’t know many. This is because tuxedos are expensive. Moreover, tuxedos can only be worn on certain formal occasions so buying one isn’t usually worth the investment considering how seldom you will be wearing it. In contrast, you can easily own more than one guayabera shirt and it can be worn on many different kinds of occasions. • They are much cooler than a tuxedo: Imagine that you and your bride desire to have a beach wedding. A guayabera would be much more practical than a tuxedo for such an occasion. Also, one of the main reasons they have been worn in wedding ceremonies for decades in South and Central America is because the climate there is warmer. • Guayaberas are easier to accessorize: A Panama hat, some sandals, a light pair of cotton or linen pants, are all you need to add a touch of panache to your outfit. On the other hand, tuxedos are a very specific kind of clothing that is hard to personalize. • They are the perfect choice for a destination wedding: Destination weddings are very trendy currently. A guayabera shirt will keep you (and your groomsmen) cool as you travel to the beach or other warm climate for your wedding. Finally, though a guayabera may seem unusual wedding attire for us in the West. This shirt has been the choice for wedding goers in Central and South America for generations. They are infinitely more comfortable than tuxedos. They can also be accessorized as well. At the Guayabera shirt store we sell specialized embroidered shirts that are as ornate as any shirt you would wear with a tuxedo but that are infinitely cooler. We even sell guayabera shirts for kids. So, the choice is yours. Sweat out the next wedding ceremony you attend or be comfortable.