Everybody knows that brides like to go all out when it comes to looking their best on their wedding day, but this does not mean that the grooms should just be happy just to throw on the first suit they see. Your outfit may not be the centrepiece of the ceremony like your soon-to-be wife’s, but you will certainly want to look your best, too.
Weddings are one of the increasingly rare occasions where men choose to wear suits these days. As culture has become more casual, fewer men are familiar with the different suit fabrics, styles, and features that are available. If you are one of these and your wedding is coming up, you might be wondering how to select the best suit for you.
This short guide presents some simple tips to help you choose.
The style
There are a number of different suit styles that you might choose for a wedding. These include a tuxedo, a double-breasted suit, a three-piece suit, a slim-fit suit, and even a patterned one.
These are broadly arranged from the most to the least formal, and what you pick should be in line with your own personality and style, and the location of your wedding.
You see, if your event is very traditional, sophisticated, and elegant, you will probably not want to go for a sleek modern style suit such as a slim-fit one or a patterned one. On the other hand, you might select something more casual for a beach or outdoor wedding.
The fabric
Your choice of fabric should primarily be based on how comfortable it feels to you. That doesn’t just mean the texture though; you will need to think about the temperature too.
If you’re getting married at a cooler time of year, you will want something warmer and more insulating like wool. When it’s warmer, breathable and lightweight fabrics such as cotton and linen will help you stay cool.
Get it fitted
Whichever style and fabric you choose, get your suit properly fitted or custom-made to your measurements. You’d be surprised how much better tailor made wedding suits look compared to off-the-rack ones.
In fact, this is a good hack to know in general, because even lower-end suits can look great when they are tailored to the wearer, and the alterations rarely cost much.
Colour
Like the style of your suit, ideally, you want something that matches your surroundings and your own personal taste.
However, when it comes to the colour there are some fallbacks for those who can’t decide which will always look good: black and navy blue.
Accessorize
There are a number of men’s wedding accessories that you might choose to wear which can add a touch of class and elegance to your overall appearance, such as a boutonnière, pocket square, or cufflinks.
There are no hard and fast rules for wearing these, only they shouldn’t stick out like a sore thumb or be trying to make a statement.
Conclusion
Use the above tips to choose a great suit, then pair it with a decent shirt and tie and a good pair of shoes, and you can sit back and look forward to getting married in style.