We have a fantastic guest blog today from Liam of bespoke tailoring company, ‘A Suit That Fits’. He has told us all about the new trends for the guys and how mismatching your attire is the new black!
Unless you’re wearing a morning suit (which never ages), trends in groomswear become derivative rather quickly. An example is the vogue for matching Converse All-Stars for the entire groom’s party. You might think you’re being fresh and “against the status quo” but you’re actually following a now tired trend. Always better to go with the classical look if it’s between that and being derivative. In other words, wear dress shoes!
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In fact, the look of a matching groom’s party is beginning to smack of unoriginality. It’s not that there won’t always be a place for it in the wedding party of the future – it is, after all, a fun way to “look back” at your single days and bond with your friends one last time before you’re married – but opting for a mismatched groom’s party is more modern and distinctive.
Having every member of your groom’s party wear a bow tie is fun, but it’s also undeniably clichéd. These days, we’re seeing far more groom’s parties mixing bow ties and long ties. Rather than telling your friends what they should wear on the day, why not ask some of your friends to wear a long tie while others wear a bow tie? If you like the look of a matching party, you can still have them wear the same colour.
In my opinion, mismatching groom’s parties are more distinctive, more natural, and look classier in wedding photographs. They eschew that “novelty” factor which can easily make a mockery of your wedding. Think about that Haig Club advert, featuring David Beckham and friends, who travel all over the world – and dress-up especially – to be with each other and share a glass of whisky. Are they all wearing matching attire? No! They’re just a group of very dapper friends.
Of course, you might be afraid that your wedding photos will look chaotic if you don’t impose some kind of order on the proceedings. One way you can make sure the photographs are composed and distinctive is to tell your groomsmen the theme of your wedding and let them dress themselves
Say you’re going for a rustic wedding. Offer them suggestions – for example, tell them to consider tweed and give them a range of colours (brown, olive green etc.) – but let them decide what to wear. What you’ll find is that your groom’s party will express a truth you already know: that you’re a group of individuals, drawn together by friendship, who retain your own personalities. This is much better than the uniform, sheep-like look of a matching groom’s party.
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Most of all: have fun and respect your friend’s individuality.
Thanks Liam, we love that guys are getting to have more fun with their wedding ensembles. We have no problems checking out some dapper gentlemen, for fashion purposes… of course. Check out the bespoke tailoring company ‘A Suit That Fits’, for more suit inspiration and advice.
