The groom's suit

To start the boyfriend you have to show off just like the bride. When choosing a suit, the groom will depend not only on his taste and comfort, but he will also have to think beforehand, the place where the marriage will take place.

In the event that the marriage is religious and at night, the most appropriate will be a Frac o Smoking; in the case that it is earlier a Check would be perfect.

If the marriage is during the day and outdoors: Suit black or gray, plain or with small stripes, a matching waistcoat, white cufflink shirt, and a tie will be fine.

Between the bride's dress and the groom's suit there must be a mutual harmony, that is why in many cases it is the bride who chooses the groom's suit, but if not, the groom should consult what style of clothing. dress she will have for that day, if it will be short, simple or a princess type dress.

The morning suit: This garment is used during the day and until sunset. It consists of the following garments. Shirt. white, stiff (well starched), with a normal collar without buttons. Double cuff for cufflinks. Most common fabrics yarn or poplin. Tie. Gray, preferably silk and Windsor knot. It can be adorned by a tie pin with a pearl head. Jacket. Gray, with a row of buttons, classic cut. For burials it must be black. For weddings, white, in piqué silk. Although it is currently being a fashion to use other colors, such as yellow. It can also be straight, or crossed with 3 or more buttons. Pants. Gray or black, striped with fine vertical stripes, and classic cut. The fabric can be a cheviot. Thin black thread or silk stockings. Shoes. Black, smooth and leather, preferably laces. Matte or low-gloss (not patent-type gloss). Jacket. Frock coat, with separate skirts at the front and classic lapels. It can be black or charcoal gray, made in Vigoña, mainly. Optional: Hat. Although its use is no longer frequent, the hat will be top, black or gray, in shiny hair or silk. Optional: Gloves. Dress, suede or other similar leather, gray. They are little used.

The Tuxedo: Party clothing, used mainly for late afternoon and evening celebrations. Attention, it is a party garment not a ceremony garment. Its origin dates back to the XNUMXth century, and it is said that it was used by British gentlemen to smoke (smoking = smoke, hence the name "smoking"). Jacket. Black, dark blue, maroon or white in color. Variable according to the site and the time of year. The most used is black. It can be straight or double-breasted, with round lapels with a large opening, in silk or shiny satin. If the jacket is double-breasted, a sash should not be worn. Only the top button is fastened. Shirt. White or very light ivory color. Either of thread, smooth or with some lorza. Low neck (bow tie) and double cuff for the twins. Bow tie. Black, silk and bow, although made ones are also allowed. It can also be navy blue or burgundy depending on the jacket we wear. Sash. In silk or satin, to match the bow tie. In case of wearing a sash, you cannot wear a vest. Pants. Always the same color as the jacket, except the summer or half-label (white) that is dressed with black pants. Classic cut, and with a side silk ribbon. Thin stockings, silk or thread and black. Shoes. Black, lace-up and patent leather. Black patent leather shoes of classic cut with buckle are allowed. Jacket. Silk or the same fabric as the tuxedo. She dresses instead of the sash. Gloves. White or off-white or gray. In suede or leather. If we want to wear a handkerchief, it must be white, in thread or cotton. The white jacket should only be worn in summer or spring, and generally in open spaces. Although the tuxedo, as mentioned above, can be of different colors, the most used and elegant is black or blue-black, valid for most celebrations.

Frank: It is the grand gala outfit. Ideal for a conservative boyfriend. We can say that it is the highest etiquette male clothing. It is generally used at night and indoors. It is not common in any male wardrobe (unless it is a personality or a lover of tuxedos), so the best option in case of need is to rent it. Generally tailor shops and specialized men's stores. The basic garments that make up this wardrobe are: Jacket. Of black or blue-black color, in granite fabric, generally. At the front it reaches the waist and at the back it has two drooping skirts. The lapels in silk, without shine, preferably matt. Shirt. White, with a hard or very starched bib, a high collar (with a bow tie) and a double eyelet cuff for the twins. Preferably made of yarn. The buttoning can be pearl or small diamonds, in some cases. Jacket. Fitted, crossed or straight from a row of buttons. Bow tie. White and made of bow. Avoid the knotted ones. The fabric: piqué. Jeans. Black, classic cut and plain, the same gender as the jacket. Side tape of about 2 cms. wide, generally in satin. Black, string or silk stockings. Black shoes, classic cut, preferably laced and shiny, patent leather type. Optional: Top hat, black and in matte silk. Optional: Gloves. Light gray, white, or off-white. Suede. In case of using a handkerchief, white and made of linen or thread.

Suit: If your wedding is not so formal and it will be during the day, the suit is a good choice; a simple suit with a cotton shirt and silk tie, matching vest.

Like the bride, surely you as the groom, you will want to look super good on your wedding day and that will not only depend on the suit you will wear, but also on the accessories that give the final touch to your trousseau.

Although fashion changes day by day, when thinking about your clothes and accessories, you should look at what suits you, what makes you show off your figure, hide your flaws and show your personality without exaggeration.

Some tips

• If you are going to use a vest, remember to leave the last button open.
• Do not forget that in order to make the necessary adjustments you must rent the suit in good time.
• If you are going to use cufflinks, choose good quality ones that fit your personality.
• In case of using a girdle or band, use the bowtie of the same color.
• Check the fall of the pants on the shoe so that when walking you do not see the stocking.
• Wear simple lace-up shoes, never wear shoes with buckles or loafers. The stockings must be silk in the same tone as the shoe.

Groom accessories

Tie: The tradition of wearing a bow tie with a tailcoat or tuxedo has been put aside; Today, the bride and groom are more open to other options, such as using normal ties in solid tones or with some elegant pattern or fretwork, which makes them look different and much more modern. However, this option is for a modern groom who wants to dress out of the ordinary. Remember that there are no specific rules that you must follow on your wedding day, since anything goes!

Vest: In vests there is a wide variety of colors and textures to choose from. The classic designs are those in shades of gray, ranging from pearl to Oxford and black, or modern metallic tones, which will only look good if you are a modern boyfriend who is always at the forefront. Remember that if you plan to take off the jacket at the wedding, the vest should look very good, distinguishing itself in color and design from other family and friends.

The vests are always accompanied by a plastron that can be striped, the same color as the vest or patterned as desired by the groom, although, nowadays, there are some grooms who have also replaced this plastron with a normal tie in solid and strong tones. . The color reminds that classic is what looks best, but if you want to be a different boyfriend, you can try some combinations that do not go to the extravagant:

If your wedding will be during the day and you will wear a suit, a blue shirt and blue tie looks wonderful. In the same way, both accessories are brown. Just remember that by wearing the same color in these two accessories, the tone of the shirt must be much lighter than that of the tie. If you are wearing a vest, black and gray are the colors most used by today's bride and groom, although you can look for some other lighter shade if your wedding will be during the day and you will wear a not so dark suit.

The Twins: They are a great accessory for the bride and groom, there is a great variety and they will be super elegant

The shoes: It is important to mention that whatever the time of the marriage, the use of such sober clothing also requires the right footwear.

Many grooms now wear shoes much lighter and less rough than before, as seen on the fashion catwalks. The only thing not permissible is that you marry slippers only in the case, for example, that your wedding is on the beach and informal.

If you are a classic person, choose leather shoes with laces, which go with any type of suit regardless of the time; If you want something classic but modern, look for this same style of shoes but with a square or flattened toe instead of round or pointed.

If you plan to wear much heavier shoes, it will be recommended that you look for the pants of the suit you use to be wide at the bottom, so that it looks better with the style you will use.

But point and apart from the color you choose or the style of suit you will use, remember to try on all your trousseau (suit, tie, shoes, etc.) before renting or buying it and check that it fits you, without pressing you so that you are comfortable during the wedding.

And finally, don't try to change your look just on your wedding day; If you are a classic or conservative person, look for something that reflects your personality. Leave those little changes for the daring and modern boyfriends and just stick to your usual tastes, you will see that you will not regret it!

Generally, in addition to the groom, the parents of both the bride and him and the godparents, must dress under the same rules.

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