Groom's outfit - We debunk 5 myths about wedding attire
Wedding attire for the groom - We debunk 5 myths about wedding attire
Most men on a daily basis do not dress elegantly and for them wedding outfit for the groom can prove to be quite a challenge. In my opinion, in such a situation it is worth betting on PRAGMATISM (an approach that guarantees effectiveness). What it means? In today's article I will introduce you to some harmful myths on the topic of groom's attire and tell how to approach it wisely.
For the purposes of this article, we distinguish between 2 types of groom:
Beginner, that is, almost every groom in our country - is not in the habit of building a tailor-made closet. A wedding can be the perfect opportunity to buy quality, classic and timeless clothing. Tailor-made suit for a wedding occasion, can serve you during other important occasions in your life, such as job interviews or going to the theater. If you are this type of groom, the article will be particularly useful for you. Will allow you to spot many misconceptions about wedding attire.
Professional - you are one if you often buy tailor-made clothes, and you have a million suits in your closet (or at least 5-7). You know men's styling and will feel comfortable even in crazy color and pattern combinations. You may want to opt for a tailcoat or tuxedo. Heavy users, however, are a negligible % of the population, so this article will be more useful to the second group of users.
MYTH No. 1 - You have to have a wedding suit
Most of the companies in the industry are trying to make a "fashion" out of the wedding, because they want to sell more and more designers' inventions. It's all about profits without thinking about you and your needs. It is for this reason that every season various strange outfits referres to as a wedding suit. The slogan "wedding fashion" and "wedding suit" is caught by many customers who do not realize that it is pure marketing.The bride actually has a gown, which is a disposable outfit. But the suit? Why shouldn't you have a quality suit that will be with you for a lifetime as a companion to all important occasions? One that can be used repeatedly, not just once - for a wedding.It is worth knowing that with the help of accessories we can lower or raise the level of formality of the outfit. To put it another way - we are wearing the same suit, but with more or less formal accessories (shirt, tie, pocket square and shoes) it will look different.I recommend betting on versatility of the outfit, that is, its year-round. Therefore, I recommend a wool weight of 270-290. This type of wool with a classic weave does not tend to crease, so the suit will look great all the time.
Curiosity
I recommend betting on versatility of the outfit, that is, its year-round. Therefore, I recommend a wool weight of 270-290. This type of wool with a classic weave does not tend to crease, so the suit will look great all the time.
Wedding outfits for the groom - what color suit to choose?
As a rule, the groom's suit should be navy blue, even ink, i.e. very dark blue (almost black). The ink color in the evening hours is more like black, while in daylight it is navy blue.Such a color will work during 9 out of 10 occasions in a man's life. The practical approach is that it is not worth spending several thousand to sew a fashionable wedding suit at the moment, for example, boho type. It is worth investing money in a product of great quality, which can be used many times later, for example, changing only the additives.A professional (heavy user) may approach the matter differently. Assuming he already has a navy blue suit or two in his closet, during the wedding he may want to opt for something more extravagant.
Black suit for the wedding
I strongly advise against it. Black is a color that only works for an evening occasion. It also works during the day at funerals. A man in black clothes and in daylight looks unhealthy, as if he were sick or sleep-deprived. Black suit for wedding with central European complexion just looks bad.
It is worth knowing how colors work...
The colder the season, the darker the shade of a particular color. The warmer the season, the lighter the shade of. Let me give you an example of the color gray. Graphite shade will be suitable for winter, and ash shade for summer. Intermediate colors, on the other hand, will look good all year round.
Three-piece suit - worth it or not worth it?
Groom's three-piece suit is an opportunity to play up the styling with a vest in an interesting way. I understand that wearing a wedding suit alone (suit + elegant accessories) may not suit everyone. We want to feel as the most important person on the wedding day, so the vest will be an additional distinguishing feature.
Very popular are odd vests (unpaired). The third element of a navy blue wedding suit, for example, can be gray or yellow. This type of vest will certainly allow us to stand out. We can go classic, that is, a gray check vest (Prince of Wales check).However, if the wedding takes place in the warmest months of the year, the vest may cause thermal discomfort. After all, it's another layer of material. Of course, if the wedding premises are air-conditioned, there should be no problem.
Double-breasted suits for wedding
If you are thinking of a groom's outfit to stand out, you should think about a double-breasted suit. Great emphasizes the silhouette. The downside is that it looks bad unzipped. This raises the question of whether we can manage to have our suit buttoned throughout the wedding.
MYTH #2 - The groom is an accessory to the bride or to the theme
Grooms are often reduced to the role of an accessory. This is complete nonsense and it's worth highlighting. The groom's outfit is not to match others, and the groom himself is not to match the picture. It is not worth suggesting fashion, but think about what we want to achieve. If we spend 5, 6 or 7 thousand to buy a suit, it is worth it to serve us for many years. If I were to save money on something, it would rather be the bride's dress, which will be worn only once. Currently, these proportions are reversed. We have no problem spending 10 thousand on a gown, and the groom is expected to settle for a poor quality outfit for 2 thousand.
In my opinion, the whole outfit should not relate to the theme, bouquet, etc. Interests can be reconciled, for example, so that only the odd vest is stylistically matched to the bouquet.
MYTH No. 3 - Suits are stiff
Legends that suits are stiff took from the fact that men buy poor quality clothing. Poor quality of the suit leads to feeling like armor in it.Many companies are taking by taking shortcuts and during the production of suits glues materials together instead of sewing them together. By doing so, they reduce production costs. Layers of glue and layers of material stiffen, and there is still a polyester lining that does not allow air and moisture to pass through.
This is an easy way to feel overcooked to the limit at your own wedding.Therefore, it is advisable to choose suits made of good materials and sewn from start to finish by hand. Good quality clothing does not restrict movement, while allowing you to function normally and comfortably. However, let's remember that a suit is not an outfit for P.E., even a hand sewn one.A tailor needs 80 to 90 man-hours to create a garment for a customer. Clothes that are mass-produced in factories on plywood (low quality) are made in 30-40 minutes.
MYTH #4 - navy blue groom's outfit is boring
We have to ask ourselves whether a wedding is really a good opportunity to be a colorful bird? Is a navy blue outfit boring or rather elegant and tasteful? In my opinion less is more, less is more. The outfit is supposed to reflect the seriousness of the situation unless our life and wedding is one big circus - then why not:) Navy blue groom's outfit is synonymous with elegance, and attractive accessories will make you stand out.
What kind of shirt for a wedding?
Here I will say it simply - a white shirt will be the best and most formal. We can treat the white shirt as a canvas. This is the basis for all the add-ons. Another myth is that a plain tie should be paired with a patterned shirt and vice versa. If someone knows how to combine a patterned shirt with a patterned tie, they can look great. However, a wedding is not a catwalk at a Milan show, that's why I suggest betting on a high-quality white shirt.
Shoes for the wedding
I recommend opting for black shoes so-called. black oxfords. It's elegance, relevance to the situation and can be used with many styles. Brown will be less formal.
With a more advanced approach, we can dispense with the black oxfords in favor of monks. You can also choose loafers as a last resort. Question, do we want to use the wedding and reception as an opportunity to buy more elegant shoes, or does life force us to buy our first real shoes. I believe that shoes should not be spared.
Curiosity
If you want to pay less for a wedding outfit, I recommend buying a suit in the store, but do not save on accessories and shoes. Choosing a medium-quality suit and combining it with high-quality accessories and shoes will make it look good (despite its average starting quality). The best tailored suit with poor shoes and accessories will give an inferior result. We measure people from head to toe, so we start with shoes. We will build the whole picture of the outfit on this.
Now let's move on to the add-ons.
What kind of wedding tie for the groom?
Choosing a mens wedding ties can be a challenge, so a good idea would be to grenadine tie. Why? Grenadines are materials that are not widely available. I would opt for grenadine as the best material for a wedding tie that will make us stand out. Grenadine in a fine pattern gives you the opportunity to play with the texture of the material. You will almost certainly be the only man with just such a tie at the wedding.
Ties for wedding - what colors are sure to work out?
Particularly recommended for weddings are ties made of grenadine burgundy, gray and navy blue.They work well as a differentiator. It will be seen that the groom's outfit is different from that of the guests.
Bow tie or tie?
The choice of a tie will definitely be more pragmatic choice. You will be able to wear it on many other occasions that will happen in your life after the wedding. However, if you want to wear a tuxedo rather than a suit, the natural choice would be a bow ties for weddings.
Wedding tie - how to tie ties?
It is useful to know some knots:4inHand and its two variations Victoria and Albert (3 different knots in total),oriental knot.Tying is dependent on the volume of the tie. Woolen tie, thick, tied with an oriental knot. Silk wedding ties, on the other hand, are tied using the four-in-hand method to make them voluminous. Of course, ties can be tied in dozens of ways, but you just need to know the above ones.
What kind of pocket squares for wedding and whether white will be appropriate?
White linen pocket square is a safe solution. It is never a mistake. The second option is a silk pocket square, which with its color scheme complements the whole styling. You can emphasize your character more with an interesting pattern on the colorful silk pocket square. It is necessary to choose a pocket square that will match the tie.
Groom flower or wedding pocket squares?
A flower in a buttonhole is fine if it is, for example. carnation. It should be small, subdued and discreet. This is a certain trend, so that elegance will be even more emphasized. Pinning bouquets into blazers looks awful, they are usually too big and too heavy.However, one does not exclude the other - a tasteful flower and a pocket square appear together. If we want to exclude something, the flower. Leave pocket square, which diversifies the navy blue spot on the chest. It should combine stylistically with the tie.
The traditional fold for white linen pillowcases is as follows TV fold (from an advertising flyer). This is definitely a classic of the genre. Another option is the so-called. puff - place the pillowcase on the hand, and with the other hand catch the exact center of the pillowcase with two fingers and lift the pillowcase up, without paying much attention to the shape. The folding is supposed to look a little slouchy, airy, natural.
Folding a pocket square for a wedding
The traditional fold for white linen pocket squares is as follows - TV fold (from an advertising flyer). This is definitely a classic of the genre. Another option is the so-called. puff - place the pocket square on the hand, and with the other hand catch the exact center of the pocket square with two fingers and lift the pocket square up, without paying much attention to the shape. The folding is supposed to look a little slouchy, airy, natural.
Groom in suspenders - is it a good idea?
Groom in suspenders is a great alternative to the belt. When we dance at a wedding, we often change position, overeat, pants and shirt may shift, slip, etc. The suspenders keep the entire outfit fully organized. It's worth remembering to properly position and adjust harnesses. For me, suspenders are more comfortable than a belt.
MYTH 5 Wedding attire for the groom is a disguise, not comfortable clothes that are part of the whole wedding show
If you experiment with wedding attire for the groom, and don't wear elegantly at all in everyday life, you will feel like someone dressed up, unnatural and uncomfortable. If a man doesn't feel comfortable and natural in a poor quality outfit, he'll be quicker to take off his jacket and lighten the atmosphere. Can hunch over and feel insecure. There will be stress at the wedding. The outfit is supposed to add courage and seriousness. The groom is supposed to think I know I look good.
At many weddings I observe a tendency to approach - we paid a lot for this day, you have to enjoy yourself. In my opinion, this should not be the most important thing. We pay 2 thousand to the videographer, 4 thousand to the photographer and suddenly we find that all the pictures show us in a bad light - crumpled suit, shirt falling out of the pants, etc. We will spend a lot of money to capture this special day, and after time we will be ashamed to show the finished wedding album.
Let's remember that clothing is supposed to add confidence.
Does the young gentleman have to be in a jacket all the time?
The cut can be kept when you feel good in a particular garment. Here we can return to the topic of the vest, which allows you to remove the jacket at a certain time, such as after midnight. Then roll up the sleeves slightly, and the vest makes the shirt stay in place and the whole silhouette still looks great.
