Many grooms come to the wedding suit fitting in a "just to have a look" frame of mind. Then, close to the wedding, they discover the sleeves are a bit long, the trousers a bit tight when sitting, or the jacket wrinkling across the back when raising an arm to greet guests. Fitting the suit properly is the step that takes the least effort but avoids the most trouble.
Quick answer
The wedding suit fitting is a check of the suit in all three postures: standing, sitting and raising your arms, with the exact shirt, shoes and accessories you will wear on the wedding day. Try it early and leave time for one or two rounds of alterations, so that every change happens before the wedding and not at the last minute.
Prepare before the fitting
- Bring the right shirt and shoes you plan to wear. The thickness of the shirt cuff and the length of the trousers are both worked out from these two items.
- Bring photos of the concept of the wedding: the color of the flowers, the color of the groomsmen, the bride's outfit. The stylist will style the suit to suit the whole picture.
- Eat normally. Do not try the suit just after fasting or just after a big meal, because your stomach will be different on the wedding day.
- Bring someone with taste: your mother, sister, a close friend or the bride, for one more pair of eyes from outside.
Seven points to check at the fitting
- The shoulders. The shoulder point sits exactly at the end of the shoulder bone, neither sticking out nor sagging. The shoulders are the hardest part to alter.
- The lapels and chest. With the jacket buttoned, it lies flat, without gaping or being pulled into an X-shaped crease.
- The collar. The jacket collar hugs the shirt collar, with no gap at the back.
- The sleeves. About 1–1.5 cm of shirt cuff shows when you let your arms hang.
- The jacket length. It covers the seat, and the skirt of the jacket hangs straight.
- The trousers. When you sit down they do not strain the thighs, when you stand up they stay neat, and the hems rest lightly on the top of the shoes.
- Movement. Raise your arms, bend down, shake hands, embrace relatives. The jacket must not ride up or bind at the shoulders.
When is the right time to try it
A made-to-measure wedding suit should not be tried only close to the wedding day. At Mon Amie, the fitting schedule is counted backward from the wedding date, so there is time for alterations if needed. The showroom will give you the specific schedule at the time of measuring; you only need to say the wedding date from your very first visit.
If you are renting a suit, the fitting matters just as much: suit rental by occasion at the showroom lets you try your size in person and keep the suit you like.
Style the accessories at the fitting
Do not leave the accessories to the last minute. Try the tie or bow tie, pocket square, cufflinks and shoes too, to see whether the whole look is in harmony. Mon Amie's groom styling service styles everything in coordination for the groom and the groomsmen, so you can see the whole picture beforehand. You can also see the lookbook to choose a direction in advance.
Tips from Mon Amie's master tailors
- Take a few photos at the fitting, from the front, the side and the back. In photos you will clearly see creases that a mirror easily hides.
- Say clearly how it feels: "a bit tight at the shoulders", "a bit strained when sitting". The master tailor will adjust based on that description.
- Do not hesitate to ask again. Adjusting a small detail is always easier than putting up with it through the whole reception.
Frequently asked questions
How many fittings should a wedding suit have?
It depends on the suit and the build. The showroom will arrange the number of fittings and adjustments case by case at the time of measuring.
Do I need to bring shoes to the fitting?
Yes. Shoes decide the length of the trousers, and they also affect how you stand.
An invitation from Mon Amie
So that the fitting happens on schedule for your wedding day, book an appointment with a Mon Amie stylist or visit a showroom near you.