ST YLE GUIDE | GROOM TRENDS
BEACH WEDDINGS
You can’t go wrong with a white linen suit for a beach wedding.
You can add your little detailed touches with color: a floral
boutonnière, a pocket square, a lapel pin or cufflinks. These
subtle accoutrements add to your style without overwhelming
your look. As a general rule, don’t go for the pocket square and
the boutonnière together. Again, aim for subtle style. And later,
if you want to splash in the waves with your bride, you can take
off your jacket, roll up your sleeves and go!
COUNTRY CLUB WEDDINGS
For warm weather country club weddings, a seersucker suit
is your best bet. It’s a classic summer fabric with a unique
texture that keeps you cool when you say, “I do.” I personally
own one and during summer soirées it feels like wearing a
comfortable t-shirt in the form of a beautiful suit.
GARDEN OR CHURCH WEDDINGS
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If you’re at a garden or church wedding (and if the weather
isn’t too intense), a classic full tuxedo would probably work for
you. And be a friend to yourself by providing options during
the wedding reception. Brides use this opportunity to switch
into an evening gown; do the same with a sleek dinner jacket
and pants. Something comfortable for an evening of dancing,
walking around and partying well.
THE BEST VERSION OF YOU
In terms of grooming for your wedding day, it’s essential to
remember your goal isn’t to debut a new hairstyle or dabble
with a new trend. Your wedding partner wants to marry the
guy that touched their heart. Whether you go to a grooming
lounge with your buddies for a straight-razor shave and a
whiskey or visit the destination resort spa, remember you
should feel and look like yourself, only flawlessly attired
and groomed. If you want to keep your beard, keep your
beard. Prince Harry and Kit Harington did — so should you!
And unless you’re well initiated, no experimenting with
“manscaping” on the morning of your wedding.
SUIT YOURSELF — LITERALLY!
Most destination weddings tend to take place in warm
climates, so a traditional tuxedo may not always be your first
choice. As a general rule, it’s best to aim for a light fabric suit
with a little pop of color. Emphasis on the “little pop.” Again,
as with your face, you don’t want a suit that doesn’t reflect
who you are. Give this some thought, the more time the better,
perhaps 90 days to pick a suit that’s compatible with the
expectations of you and your bride. The goal isn’t to outshine
her gown, of course, but to complement it in the level of style
and formality.
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