what’s on: fashion & beauty
what’s on: fashion & beauty
wedding style
for grooms
We’re talking wedding style with our resident
celebrity style expert and stylist, Danit Levi of
DressYourWay Style Consultancy. Danit has noticed
a change over the years with regards to the
interest men take in fashion; an increasing number
want to look stylish and it follows that this will be
of paramount importance on their wedding day.
Men are becoming more aware of how they want
to look and feel in general and on their wedding
day in particular. Whereas in the past it might
have been the bride-to-be that will get in touch
on his behalf, now they get in touch by their
own accord.
The first thing to decide on is what type of dresser
you are: relaxed, contemporary or classic. Then –
and discuss this with your partner - what is the
style of the wedding? Is it a formal affair, summer
wedding, garden party or a day on the beach?
Knowing what kind of party it is and whether or
not you will want to wear it again will make your
choice of garment and price range a lot simpler.
Then you can direct your attention to the easy
task of choosing between a tuxedo, dinner or
morning suit, summer white, vintage or kilt.
For a tuxedo, I recommend opting for jet black
with a white shirt, a different colour of waistcoat
and a bow or cravat to match the colour scheme. A
dinner suit is less formal so invest in some details
like lapels, one button instead of two and add a
pocket detail. For a morning suit choose tweed,
and for colour, soft charcoal, maroon or granite
green, depending on the season and location
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of the wedding. If you’re going for tweed opt for
Harris or another good quality make so it will last
you a lifetime. A summer suit looks best in soft
creamy white and avoid linen as it creases and
will look untidy in the photos. A summer wedding
is a great opportunity for colour, soft creams or
duck-egg blue, a loose fit and open neck shirt.
For the ever-popular kilt, many opt for family
tartan and if it is a contemporary look you are
after, consider a black shirt and socks instead of
white. Ask yourself if you could push conventions
a little since most complexions look better with
black than white.
“If you’re going for
tweed opt for Harris
or another good
quality make so it will
last you a lifetime.”
Keep in mind too that a well-made suit or kilt is
a sound investment and can be worn again. Long
gone are the days when the groom’s outfit was
packed away after only one day’s wear. A quality
kilt is a timeless look and lasts a lifetime and it’s
perfectly acceptable to wear it again, at friends’
weddings, christenings and ceilidhs, perhaps
matching it up with a different shirt or socks.
Once you’ve decided on the style of outfit,
discuss the number of ‘sidekicks’ you have, the
flowers you want and if there is a preference
for a particular colour. In Scotland where kilts
are the safer ‘go to’ option, it would be nice to
have a hint of the tartan colour scheme in the
cravats, bowties or ties you are wearing and in
the lapel flowers. Once you know the answers
to these, it will be easier to dress the groom’s
men and ushers. The key thing to remember
when dressing your party is to either go for a
completely different look for them or, if you
opt for something similar, choose the same
fabric. And it is not enough to say everyone will
wear a grey suit, for example, as there are a
multitude of grey shades which all together
will look untidy.
Next, think about how the outfit will look in
photos. From this point on it is all about the fit
and less about the function, so invest in good
quality fabric to get the best silhouettes. Think
shoes and accessories which include braces,
a cummerbund, neck ties, belts, socks and
eyewear and make sure you try it all at least once
before your big day. A void dark hues in summer,
white on white and heavy brogue shoes unless
worn with a kilt.
So where to shop around for outfits? For bespoke
or contemporary kilts head to 21st Century Kilts
in Edinburgh, or Alexander McQueen (available
at Harvey Nichols) for quirky and modern. High
street brands to explore include Reiss, Jeff Banks
at Debenhams, Zara and Topshop.
The look that is taking over for the next season
is a clean and simple cut, soft shades of pastels
- think macaroons - but I think it will take a little
longer to reach Scotland. They are a bit more
reserved in general and will opt for a soft light
grey or blue before lemon yellow and pink.
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