Right away, I am making the assumption that you are not a large man. Larger men should never wear anything patterned, because it only accentuates the body. Especially not a patterned tuxedo. Stick to a dark, or black tux which has a slimming effect, and if possible try to find a subtle pinstripe.
As a general rule, there are four types of tux patterns. All the other styles, such as solid, pinstripe, windowpane and checked, are simply variations of the basic four forms. Choose a pattern that matches your personality and pick accessories to go with it.
Decide if you want a tux for a formal business occasion or a more casual evening. If you are going out on the social scene, never wear a pinstripe.
Pinstripe patterns , which are essentially a power suit type of look, ought not to be worn by those with small frames, as the stripes only make you look even skinnier.
The Windowpane tuxedo is so called because of the placement of the buttons, lapels, and pockets which give it a windowpane look. The Windowpane look is not a pattern in the fabric but rather a visual effect created by the positioning of the fabrics.
Another look is called the windowpane. This illusion is not created by a print on the fabric itself, but by the positioning of the pockets, lapels and buttons on the material, unlike the checked tuxedo, where open or closed boxes are actually printed on the fabric.
It can be incredibly difficult to match this style of pattern with a suitable shirt and tie. However, if you are the right physique, and you get the whole “look” matched up, the results can be excellent. Providing larger wearers stay away from bold patterns, and slim men avoid pinstripes there is little that can go terribly wrong.
Remember, you want to look your very best when attending functions. Don’t be tempted to go for a look that will accentuate your face or body in the wrong way. A little planning and understanding about when and how to wear a patterned tuxedo will make a huge difference in how you look at your next function.