June is here and the summer wedding season is kicking off. So for this issue I have decided to speak on the topic of THE SUIT. I have been to black tie weddings, formal weddings, semi formal weddings, beach weddings and back yard weddings. All of these weddings have a few things in common. One I focus on with my grooms is “what the hell kind of suit do I wear?” So it’s pretty simple really, I have knocked the options down to 3 categories of suits (Not included are casual weddings, shorts, t-shirts, etc…I am of the opinion that if your bride is in a wedding dress, you should be in a suit of some sort) I’m gonna run through them pretty quickly so try to keep up. So if we’re all sitting comfortably…let us begin.
Tuxes, Tails & Morning Coats, Oh My!
I love wearing a tuxedo; there is just a feeling about putting one on. Most grooms just go for the standard tux no matter what kind of wedding they are having. But this doesn’t have to be single or double breasted. 2 or 3 piece…3 piece comes with a vest or waist coat. Then we get into the tails (not a favorite of mine) or the Morning Coat (I do like this one). The Morning Coat is a very British look (in my humble opinion) and I really like it, plus it gives you an excuse to wear an ascot. It’s up to you what you decide on, but these are the options for a Black Tie or Formal wedding. If you are having a Black Tie wedding, I suggest including some text on the invitation stating this, so your guests know there will be a dress cod e. So…there are so many choices for a black tie wedding. You have the standard tuxedo, but you can get a 1, 2 or 3 (and so on) button jacket.
I Have A Birthday Suit, But Now I Need A Wedding Suit.
If you have decided to pass on the tuxedo option and you’re looking for a suit, there are limitless options for you. Colors, styles, cuts and so on. It will all depend on what YOU want, and what your bride says you want (Kidding!) Listen to her, but when it comes down to it, you have to wear it and you have to be comfortable in it. A well made suit can look amazing! I always suggest getting a new suit for the wedding, if you can’t get a tailor made one, then buy off the rack and have it altered just for you. As my readers know, I highly recommend Indochino for all your formal wear needs. I own some of their stuff and it is fantastic! Also, it’s not really that expensive. Have a look at your wedding colors, I suggest getting a neutral-ish suit (no wild colors) and adding the color and flair with the tie, shirt and of course the pocket square. A black, charcoal or navy suit will look great and you can wear it again after the wedding.
Style And Sand
Destination weddings have always been popular. Sadly most of the destination wedding photos I see are all the same, khaki’s and a white shirt…..BLAH!!! Really!?!? How boring is that! I taught you better than that. Just because you don’t want a formal wedding and its a little warmer on the beach doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the style and look like everyone else. You can still rock the suit, it doesn’t have to be black, of course not. Try light gray linen, a pale blue, maybe you go plaid or striped, or go all out and sport a skinny fit white suit. You don’t have to even wear a jacket. I styled a groom who got married in Jamaica; he wanted to be cool in the heat, yet stylish; So we got him into a light gray suit (no jacket), high button vest, custom made white shirt, simple black tie (top button unbuttoned) and we rolled up those sleeves.
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