On the wedding day, the bride's attire is very elaborate and calls for careful selection. Choosing clothes for the groom is simpler but requires refinement and harmony.
Here are some principles to help you choose a handsome outfit to walk beside your lovely bride on your happy day.
Principles for choosing wedding attire
- Suit jacket: it fits at the collar and shoulders when buttoned, and the buttons fasten and unfasten easily. Try body movements such as shaking hands, raising your arm above your head, and standing up and sitting down while still buttoned… to see whether the jacket is too tight, especially at the armpit. The jacket length should be reasonable and in proportion to your height.
- Shirt: choose a shirt whose sleeve is 2 - 3 cm longer than the jacket sleeve. The collar, shoulders and waist should fit comfortably. With a dark-toned suit, it is best to choose a white shirt. With light-coloured suits, the shirt colour can be flexible.
- Waistcoat: the row of waistcoat buttons and the jacket buttons should line up in a straight line. When buttoned, try taking a deep breath and pushing your chest out; if you do not feel your chest is excessively constricted, it is fine. The waistcoat hem slightly covers the trouser waistband.
- Tie: don't choose one that is too wide, as it will make the neck look shorter when worn. The tie and waistcoat usually share the same tone. Light-coloured ties will make you look younger and more impressive. A bow tie in the same colour as the waistcoat can replace the tie.
- Underwear: choose thin, breathable material in a good fit for comfort and mobility. Don't wear underwear with thick seams, to avoid visible lines showing through the trousers.
- Trousers: you should be able to fasten the button and zip comfortably. Try standing up and sitting down to be sure the trousers are not too tight. The front of the trouser leg rests slightly over the shoes, and the back covers nearly all of the shoe sole.
- Shoes: the colour and style of the shoes should suit the suit. When choosing shoes, take a pair slightly roomy, because shoes that are too small both hurt the feet and spoil the shape of the shoe. The "classic" advice, "choose your shoes in the afternoon", is still very useful. Polish your shoes and choose socks darker than the colour of the trousers.
When choosing the colour of the suit, pay attention to harmony with the bride's wedding dress. If the wedding banquet takes place in the evening, a white or cream suit will make you stand out more.
Principles for matching the outfit to your build
You should pay attention to the weak points of your body so that you can choose correctly and wear a perfect suit on your wedding day.
- Short back: wear low-rise trousers at the hips, and don't choose a waistband that goes up to the waist. Ask the tailor to add 1 or 2 cm to the trouser hem length. Trousers with turn-ups also make the lower half of the body look shorter. A jacket in a colour that matches the belt, with the hem lengthened by 1 to 2 cm, creates the sense of a longer torso. Choose a suit colour that matches the shirt and trousers to create an unbroken line. Avoid contrasting colours because they divide your body into several opposing blocks.
- Long back: wear high-rise trousers above the waist rather than low-slung trousers. Don't turn up the trouser hems, so that your legs look longer. Always tuck the shirt into the trousers. Choose a double-breasted jacket (two rows of buttons) to create interest in the upper body. A supporting waistcoat can also add height. Make the waist look higher by wearing a wide belt (the fabric belt made specially for wedding attire) or braces.
- Flat seat: stay away from loose clothes. A jacket long enough to cover the seat with a small vent in the skirt will give shape to the seat.
- Flat chest: choose a suit in a heavy-fibre fabric such as cotton or tweed… Stay away from silk or chiffon. The suit should have shoulder padding and be double-breasted to make the chest look fuller and create a stronger look. You can also choose a single-breasted suit with wide lapels and two side vents.
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