6 Tips For Buying Wedding Groom Attire

Wedding groom attire is often overlooked as the bride often takes priority. However, the groom is just as important as the bride, so it is essential to look the part. With that being said, what should you be thinking about when it comes to your groom wedding attire?

Before you and your partner walk down the aisle to forever, let’s take a look at some tips for choosing wedding attire for the groom.

1. Choose a color for your suit.

First and foremost, the groom’s suit is perhaps the most essential wedding wardrobe piece to consider. With men’s suits being available in various styles, colors, and different shades of colors, it might be an overwhelming prospect to find the perfect attire for your special day.

Perhaps you want something traditional like a top hat and tails. Or maybe you prefer a more modern suit for a contemporary look instead. Once you have decided on the style of suit, it is time to think about what color and shade would be best for your wedding ceremony. 

Things to consider when choosing a suit color include your skin tone, your personal taste, and the color theme that you and your partner have chosen for your wedding celebration. While maintaining a cohesive color palette may be important for the wedding festivities, remember that comfort and confidence should always be a priority when choosing your clothing for any event.

The most popular colors for grooms’ suits are various shades of blue, gray, and black. But, of course, you are never limited to one specific color palette. If you want to wear a bright pink or a neon green suit, it’s your day, wear it!

2. Buy comfortable shoes.

Unless you are planning a barefoot wedding on the beach, comfortable shoes are a necessity for the groom because the wedding day can be a very long one spent on your feet, walking around to greet guests, and dancing the night away. So remember not to discount comfort when choosing your footwear.

Just like your suit, you want to try on your shoes and ideally break them in prior to the wedding day. Nobody wants to spend their wedding reception hobbling around on blistered feet. If you need some shoe inspiration, these men’s Alden boots are a great choice especially for winter weddings due to their high-quality material and durability.

3. Make sure your attire coordinates with your partner’s.

When it comes to wedding groom attire, you definitely want to consider what your partner is wearing and how it will coordinate with what you are planning to wear. Men’s attire may seem simpler than women’s, but there are many different elements required for a cohesive groom outfit. You want to ensure that what you are wearing does not clash with or outshine your partner’s outfit.

The style of suit you choose may depend on whether your partner is planning to wear a formal gown, a casual dress, a jumpsuit, or a pants suit. You should both be dressed to the same level of elegance or casualness.

Before shopping for your wedding outfit, speak to your partner so you are both in agreement on how to coordinate your wedding styles. You may even create a vision board together, sharing inspiration pictures with one another to help create your perfect wedding look.

4. Attend fittings to ensure elegance and comfort.

Alterations are a great way to get the best fit for your wedding day outfit. Many men typically purchase their suits from a generic range of sizes but most humans do not fit perfectly into these generic size boxes. Just like women, men’s bodies come in all shapes and sizes, therefore, you may want to have your wedding suit altered to the perfect fit for your body. Not only does a perfectly fitted suit look more elegant, but you will undoubtedly feel more comfortable in a suit that is tailored specifically to your body.

You have many shopping options, both online and in stores, for your wedding suit. Ideally, if you know your measurements, you will be able to find and have your suit tailored to fit you perfectly. Having your suit tailored is actually a wonderful contribution to your closet. A tailored suit looks more expensive because it has been customized to your specific measurements. In the weeks leading up to your wedding day, you will want to prioritize your fittings especially if your weight fluctuates frequently.

5. Pick the right tie.

What type of tie are you considering for your wedding outfit? You may opt for a bow tie, a standard necktie, a formal ascot, or no tie at all. But whichever you choose, this accessory is an important part of creating a cohesive wedding day look. If you are unsure of which type of neckwear suits you, try a variety of different styles, designs, and colors until you find the one you like best.

6. Personalize your accessories.

Your choice of other accessories is also important because accessories can make or break your outfit. You want to choose items that might be sentimental or can be personalized to commemorate this special occasion. Accessories are also a wonderful way of adding a bit of your personality to your formal attire. You might consider the following accessories for your wedding day outfit.

Cufflinks

Cufflinks are a small and subtle addition to a suit but they are often a great way to personalize your outfit. Cufflinks can be engraved with your initials or your wedding date and some may even have a locket feature to carry a sentimental photograph. Cufflinks are a meaningful keepsake that can also be worn with other suits or formal outfits and can easily become a conversation starter as well.

Socks

Many people think of socks as boring basic necessities with no personality. However, socks are a really wonderful way to show the creative side of your personality. Colorful socks, monogrammed socks, and patterned socks can show off your quirkiness in subtle ways. You can even order matching socks and personalize each pair for the members of your groom’s party.

Watch

Who doesn’t enjoy a bit of bling on their wedding day? While the bride is shining in a diamond tiara or other sparkly things, the groom also deserves a dash of dazzle on this special day. Besides fancy cufflinks, a dressy watch is always a beautiful addition to your formal attire.

Pocket Square

The pocket square is an under appreciated accessory in men’s fashion. But it is a simple way to add a splash of color or hint of print to really make your outfit stand out. Pocket squares are available in an endless variety of prints and patterns for every man’s taste and style aesthetic.

Buying wedding groom attire is an equally important task in the wedding planning as the bride shopping for her gown. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to shop around to find your perfect suit and accessories as well as time for alterations if necessary. Time can fly by when you are planning a wedding, so organization is key.

If you have upcoming nuptials on the horizon, I wish you love, joy, and happiness in your union. And patience…because forever is a really long time.

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

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