How to select the groom's suit Part 1
How to Select a Groom's Suit? Part 1
Classic suit styles
For this type of ceremony, there are three main styles that can be chosen: the morning coat, the tuxedo, and the tailcoat. However, new trends allow for the possibility of omitting a jacket, depending on the style of the wedding. The morning coat is a style of English origin, originally designed for horseback hunting. It consists of three pieces: a frock coat, distinguished by its single button and rounded tails at the back; a straight or double-breasted waistcoat, which buttons completely; and trousers, which may have a vertical stripe down the sides.
It's one of the most elegant options and is recommended to be complemented with a double-cuffed shirt, cufflinks, a tie (usually with a Windsor knot), and leather shoes. It's worn at celebrations held in the morning or early afternoon.
Then there's one of the most popular and considered a party classic: the tuxedo, a suit that, as its name suggests, was used for smoking comfortably at gatherings, although over time it would be adopted as a garment for celebrations in the late afternoon and evening.
Traditionally black or blue, although they can now be found in various shades and even with prints, it consists of a straight jacket without tails, dress pants, a waistcoat, and a cummerbund with shiny accents. The shirt worn can be double-cuffed, but with a bow tie. It is not worn with a tie, but with a bow tie, and is optionally completed with gloves.
Finally, and the most elegant of the three, is the tailcoat, reserved for the most gala events and with one of the strictest dress codes. The jacket differs from the previous ones due to its silk lapels, a horizontal cut in the front and no buttons, and pointed tails at the back. It is complemented by a piqué waistcoat, a white bow tie, trousers in the same color as the jacket, and lace-up shoes.
With the arrival of new trends, traditional suit options have been replaced by more casual, yet protocol-driven, options. Leaving aside pomp and circumstance, a wider range of suits has entered the wedding scene, such as straight and double-breasted suits (although their use is becoming less common).
It is no longer necessary for them to be three-piece or to be standardly kept in shades of blue or black, although it is preferably recommended that they be in a matte finish, as shine and sparkle detract from the elegance of the occasion.
There are even ceremonies where the groom prefers not to wear a jacket, to show off his suspenders. This has become popular with vintage and country-style weddings, as the conditions and atmosphere allow for harmonized attire, ensuring the man not only looks good but also feels comfortable.
These are just a few of the style options a groom has when selecting his attire. However, there are more tips that can make his choice easier, which we'll cover in our next blog.
Classic suit styles
For this type of ceremony, there are three main styles that can be chosen: the morning coat, the tuxedo, and the tailcoat. However, new trends allow for the possibility of omitting a jacket, depending on the style of the wedding. The morning coat is a style of English origin, originally designed for horseback hunting. It consists of three pieces: a frock coat, distinguished by its single button and rounded tails at the back; a straight or double-breasted waistcoat, which buttons completely; and trousers, which may have a vertical stripe down the sides.
It's one of the most elegant options and is recommended to be complemented with a double-cuffed shirt, cufflinks, a tie (usually with a Windsor knot), and leather shoes. It's worn at celebrations held in the morning or early afternoon.
Then there's one of the most popular and considered a party classic: the tuxedo, a suit that, as its name suggests, was used for smoking comfortably at gatherings, although over time it would be adopted as a garment for celebrations in the late afternoon and evening.
Traditionally black or blue, although they can now be found in various shades and even with prints, it consists of a straight jacket without tails, dress pants, a waistcoat, and a cummerbund with shiny accents. The shirt worn can be double-cuffed, but with a bow tie. It is not worn with a tie, but with a bow tie, and is optionally completed with gloves.
Finally, and the most elegant of the three, is the tailcoat, reserved for the most gala events and with one of the strictest dress codes. The jacket differs from the previous ones due to its silk lapels, a horizontal cut in the front and no buttons, and pointed tails at the back. It is complemented by a piqué waistcoat, a white bow tie, trousers in the same color as the jacket, and lace-up shoes.
With the arrival of new trends, traditional suit options have been replaced by more casual, yet protocol-driven, options. Leaving aside pomp and circumstance, a wider range of suits has entered the wedding scene, such as straight and double-breasted suits (although their use is becoming less common).
It is no longer necessary for them to be three-piece or to be standardly kept in shades of blue or black, although it is preferably recommended that they be in a matte finish, as shine and sparkle detract from the elegance of the occasion.
There are even ceremonies where the groom prefers not to wear a jacket, to show off his suspenders. This has become popular with vintage and country-style weddings, as the conditions and atmosphere allow for harmonized attire, ensuring the man not only looks good but also feels comfortable.
These are just a few of the style options a groom has when selecting his attire. However, there are more tips that can make his choice easier, which we'll cover in our next blog.
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