Modern wedding dresses for both the bride and groom are amazing. But in the case of men's suits, the wedding tuxedo is still the most popular. Correctly selected clothes can radically change a person’s image, especially if you carefully select additional elements and accessories. How to choose the best tuxedo for a wedding?
Varieties
Traditionally, there are single-breasted and double-breasted options. At the moment, the image of the groom is most often associated with a single-breasted frock coat with one or three buttons. This is due to the fact that this style allows you to hide figure flaws and reduce the waist, which in most cases benefits the groom. In addition, if the wedding tuxedo for the groom is selected in length to the middle of the thigh, this will allow you to visually add a few centimeters to your height. As for colors, men prefer classic models in black or asphalt gray.
A double-breasted men's tuxedo is also quite common, since if it is chosen according to the figure, it will give the man solidity and attractiveness. When choosing such a model, you should definitely look at the lapels, since a classic or rectangular version is more suitable for a slender figure, while a shawl one will allow you to expand the chest. In most cases, it is also better to choose classic colors: black, gray, some shades of brown.
In the warm season, it is preferable to wear a tuxedo in light shades.
The color of the suit may also depend on the season during which the celebration takes place. In winter, a dark tuxedo will look better, but this does not mean that it must be strictly black. Dark brown and blue colors are also suitable, they will look moderately stylish and extravagant. In warmer times of the year, you can choose a white suit, but in this case it is advisable to match the entire look to one color or immediately try to play with contrast by choosing lapels that set off the main tone. But you shouldn’t create a sharp contrast, so you don’t need to choose a dark shirt with a white jacket, as this will lead to complete disharmony in the image.
It is forbidden:
- Never wear a wristwatch. This is bad manners, both in relation to a tailcoat , and to cufflinks and your chic Watch on a Chain.
- Wear a black bow tie and vest. These are accessories that are worn only and exclusively by servants.
And the most important thing: a tailcoat emphasizes all the advantages of your figure very well and hides flaws. But only if it is specially tailored for you. But an outfit from someone else’s shoulder can play a cruel and ridiculous joke on you. Therefore, you cannot save on a tailcoat . At all. Once you’ve decided to look chic, it’s worth spending the money.
What to wear with it
Like most wedding attributes, the groom's clothing is subject to strict etiquette. The groom can wear a tuxedo with:
- silk shirt;
- trousers with silk stripes;
- vest;
- thin leather shoes.
Choosing a three-piece suit for the groom will emphasize his solidity and severity, giving the whole image completeness. But at the same time, it is important to choose the right clothes so that everything together looks like a single whole, and not disparate parts. Therefore, the trousers must be made of the same material as the jacket. At the same time, the vest and shoes do not have to be the same color as the tuxedo. The shirt must be white and preferably made of silk, as this is the traditional fabric for such occasions.
It is important to understand that tuxedos for men are selected immediately together with trousers, because they must be made of the same fabric in order to create a single image together. Silk stripes should not be wide, as this will prevent them from matching the material of the lapels. When choosing trousers, you need to pay attention to the following details:
- Silk or satin are best for trousers;
- the length should be slightly shorter than classic trousers;
- The width of the trouser leg should be average: not too narrow, but not too wide;
- There should be no more than three tucks.
The image of the groom should complement the image of the bride, so if she decided to choose a dress in an avant-garde style, then the wedding tuxedo for the groom may differ slightly from its classic version. The same applies to trousers: you can take them somewhat tapered and without stripes, especially if the jacket is single-breasted, which is considered more modern.
It is important to choose the right clothes so that everything looks cohesive.
As for the shirt, the classic option here would be a white silk shirt. At the front, the corners of the collar are covered by lapels, and at the back, no more than a centimeter is visible. In the sleeves it can be 1-2 cm longer than the tuxedo, the buttons are covered with a placket.
Shoes complement and beautifully complete a men's wedding look. It is advisable to choose them a little darker in tone than a tuxedo. But still they should remain in the same color palette with the image. It is worth understanding that you cannot find a more formal option than patent leather shoes.
Fashionable tuxedo - how to choose a style for the groom
By and large, a tuxedo is a jacket whose lapels are trimmed with satin, and today it is in great demand among young people who do not want to look ordinary at a festive banquet. If we are talking about preparing for wedding celebrations, then supporters of the classic style give preference only to a tuxedo or tailcoat.
A fashionable tuxedo is a men's wardrobe item used on special occasions. This is the so-called evening suit. At its core, a tuxedo is a jacket that has certain differences from a casual and business suit:
- Only silk or satin is used to trim lapels.
- The chest is half-open, the neckline is rounded.
- Worn only with a white shirt and a stand-up collar.
- Never goes on sale with trousers.
Before you buy a tuxedo, you need to make sure that you have all the necessary accessories, which only include a bow tie and cummerbunds. Trousers for a tuxedo should have stripes made of satin ribbon.
The tuxedo is not intended for everyday use. It is worn only on special occasions. A fashionable tuxedo is a mid-thigh length jacket. To sew it, dark blue or dark brown fabric is used, but for weddings they sew white tuxedos, which go perfectly with the bride’s dress. If in a classic tuxedo suit the lapel has one side, then modern fashionable jackets are double-breasted.
They are more suitable for tall and thin guys, while the classic version can be used by young people of any height, weight and build.
Fashionable smoking - club jacket with lapels trimmed with silk, divided into:
- shawls;
- square;
- type of suit collar.
To create a modern look for the groom, in addition to a tuxedo, stylists recommend using a vest and formal trousers with satin stripes.
The color of the stripes matches the shade of the jacket itself.
When to wear it is not recommended
If we talk about a wedding tuxedo, then it can be worn not only for this celebration, but also for other official events. However, such an outfit is not suitable for informal meetings and everyday wear. Most actors appear in this look on the red carpet, the premieres of their films, and this suggests that such an outfit is not suitable for wearing on an ordinary day.
In addition, most often the groom's outfit is selected in accordance with the bride's outfit, so most often it does not look so advantageous separately. This fact also needs to be taken into account when choosing a suit for a formal event.
Selecting a shade
When choosing the shade of a wedding suit, you should take into account the features of your appearance.
The most universal solution is the dark blue version; it will suit everyone.
Brunettes with fair skin will look perfect in a suit in a bright shade of blue; pay attention to shades such as sapphire, ultramarine, and bright azure.
Fair-skinned, brown-haired people will look great in a suit of a light shade of blue - sky, gray-blue. In addition, it is worth trying on models in a turquoise shade; they go perfectly with this type of appearance.
Light-haired men with warm skin tones will look great in bright models; try on suits in cornflower blue, aquamarine, and azure. Dark brunettes will suit rich tones - indigo, night blue, Prussian blue.
Matching Accessories
One of the classic accessories is cufflinks, which can emphasize the elegance of an image and give it laconic features. Usually, silver or gold accessories are chosen, thanks to which the appearance of the shirt and tailcoat becomes more attractive and elegant. If the bow tie is a different color from the tuxedo, then the cufflinks should highlight this point, so they should be selected not to match the general tone, but to match a specific item of clothing.
A pocket square goes not only with a silk shirt, but also sets off the bride's dress.
Another commonly seen accessory is the pocket square. They are combined not only with a silk shirt, but also set off the bride’s dress. In general, such an accessory emphasizes the elegance of the image, making the groom a real English gentleman. Some people prefer to choose a dark scarf to match the belt, which is more suitable for a modern wedding. Sometimes you can choose a bright accessory, but in this case the bride should also have something of a similar color, thanks to this the image of the newlyweds will feel more complete and unified.
Modern grooms often pay attention to wide belts, which they choose instead of a vest. Such an accessory can be either the same tone as the jacket, or stand out against its background along with a tie or bow-tie, creating a bright contrast. Thanks to this, the groom’s waist is highlighted, allowing him to keep his back more straight and emphasize his appearance.
Mandatory accessories for the groom are a bow tie, cufflinks and a scarf or boutonniere.
Almost no men's wedding look is complete without a scarf or bow tie. You can choose either a plain or contrasting option - in this matter everything depends purely on the taste of the groom. But in the absence of a cummerbund, it is advisable to choose a bow tie that matches other accessories: a scarf, a belt and cufflinks.
What to wear with a tuxedo: choice of shirt, trousers, vest, belt, accessories
Creating the image of the groom using a wedding tuxedo is quite simple, given the need to complement the suit with all the provided accessories.
It is important to remember that a club jacket can only be combined with a white shirt. Its stand-up collar has corners that bend back so that it is convenient to fix the butterfly. A men's wedding suit, consisting of a white tuxedo, trousers with satin stripes and a strict elegant vest, is intended for such a special event as a wedding.
It goes perfectly with the bride's wedding dress at a classic European wedding.
Required accessories include:
- Cufflinks. They should be in harmony with the bow tie, scarf, or watch strap. Most often, the cufflinks on the cuffs of a silk wedding shirt are gold or silver. They attract attention, emphasize style, complement the created image, but are not the main detail of the costume.
- Boutonniere. To create it, you need to select flower buds that are part of the bride's bouquet. This allows for a unified image of the newlywed couple.
- Silk scarf for breast pocket. It is made from fabric, the color of which follows the shade of the butterfly. A light scarf helps make the groom's look more elegant, while a dark one, combined with a belt, adds style to the suit.
- Wide belt-sash. A mandatory part of a suit, the main item of which is a tuxedo. It is worn without using a vest. The belt is fastened with special hooks, emphasizes the stateliness of the owner, is a bright detail, and matches the color and shade of the butterfly. Under the wide sash, the seam line between the trouser belt and the silk shirt is not visible.
The sash helps the groom keep his back straight, because wearing a tuxedo requires excellent posture. The owner of such a suit should look not just elegant. The young man will have to constantly monitor his posture, move with his shoulders back, not allowing himself to relax.
A vest or cummerbund is one of the important components of a suit. Having decided to use it, you need to make a choice in favor of a tie or a scarf. If you don't have a vest, you'll need a bow tie and a sash to create an elegant look.
Fashionable looks
To better understand what a stylish wedding should look like, you can use photographs of ready-made looks for the groom. They allow you to more accurately select the necessary accessories and decide in which style it is better to hold the celebration. However, one cannot deny the fact that the grace of a gentleman, which a tuxedo gives, helps you feel much more confident and calm, especially at such a happy moment.
Men prefer classic black models
It is important to understand that tuxedos for men are selected immediately together with trousers, because they must be made of the same fabric in order to create a single image together.
