How do I choose the perfect suit?
Introduction
Choosing the perfect suit for your wedding is just as important as selecting the right dress or decor. The suit should reflect your personality, fit the style of the wedding, and make you feel confident.
Key Considerations for Selecting a Suit
Fit: The fit of your suit is crucial. Opt for tailored options to ensure it complements your body shape in and out of the jacket.
Colour: Consider traditional colors like black, navy, or gray. Also consider other colours like light blue, dark green or a sandy colour. Alternatively, go bold with unique hues that match your theme.
Fabric: Seasonal fabrics, such as lightweight materials for summer or heavier ones for winter, can make a difference.
PROTIP - Linen Suits in the summer can look really nice. A lot of retailers are now offering linen suits that are becoming more indistinguishable from a regular suit. They are lightweight and you’re much, much less likely to sweat in them.
If you do choose a linen suit, I recommend you bring a handheld steamer with you, as linen creases more easily and you may want to re-press your jacket (and your Groomsmen’s jackets at some point in the day.
Another PROTIP - A friend of mine has Scottish heritage that he wanted to honour, but didn’t want to wear a kilt, so he opted for green tartan trousers. This blended really well with the colour theme of the day, paid homage to the scot in him, and was comfortable for him.
Accessories: Don’t overlook ties, pocket squares, pocket watches and cufflinks to complete the look.
PROTIP - Don’t have your pocket square matching your tie. Massive fashion faux pas!
PROTIP - Choose the right kind of tie for the look you want - regular tie (tie pin?), cravat?, bow tie? (if you’re opting for a black bow tie, make sure you have some colour on you somewhere, even if it’s green leaves on the button holes)
Buttonholes: You’re going to be wearing the buttonhole on the day, so make sure it’s something you chose and love.
PROTIP - If you and your partner each have a different heritage, consider combining that in the buttonholes to make it a meaningful part of the day. For example, if you have Scottish heritage, consider a thistle, if she has spanish blood, consider the Spanish national flower, a carnation. Or perhaps find a flower that represents your names. Did you know that there is a rose called ‘David's Love?’. With a little reasearch you could create a beautifully meaningful buttonhole.
Tips for Finding Your Suit
Start early to allow time for fittings and adjustments. Bring inspiration photos and consult with a professional tailor or stylist. Don’t be afraid to try on different styles to find the one that feels right.
Final Thoughts
Your wedding suit is a statement piece for one of the most important days of your life. Take your time, focus on fit and style, and choose something that makes you feel like the best version of yourself.
PROTIP - For everything Groom related, check out the website HIS DAY - https://www.hisday.co.uk
