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Nov 18 - 2020
Looking
sharp on your big day takes planning and attention to detail, but that doesn’t
mean it has to be complicated. With a few basic steps, you’ll be able to
expertly navigate the ins and outs of selecting the right suit color, style and
fit while also having time to spare before it’s time to suit up. Here’s what
you need to know about buying your suit. Once you’ve nailed this part, have fun
with personalization by choosing ties, boutonnieres, cuff links and/or socks
that speak to your style and overall wedding theme.
Step
1: Abide by the timeline
Last minute ordeals should be avoided at all cost on your big day. To avoid any
style mishaps the week or day of, start thinking about for your suit or tuxedo
6 months before the wedding. Solidify the details and order it 3 months in
advance.
As
soon as you receive the suit, try it on and request any exchanges immediately.
Once you’ve nailed the fit, make an appointment with your local tailor. How
long it takes to make the adjustments varies from shop to shop and also depends
on what kind of alterations need to be made, so try to take care of this at
least 3 weeks in advance. If you’re on a shorter deadline, call around to see
which shop can accommodate you.
Planning
ahead can save you loads of stress and make your wedding day more enjoyable. To
help, we’ll send you a suit or tuxedo to try on at home for free. If you don't
love it, simply use the return label and drop it back in the mail. Learn more
about our Try At Home option.
Step
2: Determine the suit color & style
Everything from the season to this year’s trendiest color palettes can dictate
how you pick your wedding suit. Plus, it’s ultimately up to your taste!
However, here are some of the factors you should always consider before
choosing navy over light blue or black over textured gray.
The
setting: If you’re having a destination wedding on the sandy shores
of Puerto Rico, you’ll dress far differently than if you’re getting married in
downtown Chicago. Not only will the suit choice make you look in-place; it’ll
help you stay comfortable in each setting. That’s why fabric matters too.
Heavier fabrics like wool work well for weddings in cooler climates and blended
fabrics for destination weddings in warm climates. As a fall-back, you can
always count on black suiting to work year-round.
Formality: Setting
usually dictates formality, which can be casual, semi-formal, formal, black tie
and rarely white tie. This can determine whether you pick a more formal option
like a tuxedo or three piece suit and dapper bow tie over a full suit or pants
and vest only option and fun printed necktie.
The
bride: Don’t forget to coordinate with your bride-to-be! Work
together to make sure your suit color and style complements her dress style and
color too. The wedding colors you both decide on can also dictate the best suit
for the occasion. If you’re still deciding on the color scheme for the wedding, request color swatches so
you can see how our fabrics look against the accent colors you’re considering.
Step
3: Find the right size
There are a number of ways to evaluate if a suit fits right or needs some adjustment.
Through The Groomsman Suit, you simply answer a few quick questions online, we find the
right fit for you, and you can try the suit on at home for free. Once you put
it on (with the dress shoes of your choice always), here are a few basic ways
to tell if it’s the perfect size.
The
shirt: ¼ -½ inch of the dress shirt should show beyond the sleeve
of the jacket when your arms are down at your sides.
The
jacket: One of the main indicators that your suit doesn’t fit
right is wrinkles and crinkles. Look at the shoulder fabric, the middle of the
jacket when you button it and the jacket collar. If any of these areas bunch
up, your suit is too small. Conversely, excess space is an indicator that your
jacket is too big. If the shoulder and armhole of your jacket don’t fit right,
we recommend you adjust the size rather than tailor these parts of the jacket.
The
pant: If your pants are too big, you’ll have baggy pants, while
pulling at the crotch or a pull when you bend your knees means your pants are
too small for your waist and thighs. You want to be able to pinch about an inch
of fabric on both sides of your thighs. If your pants are too snug at the hips,
you’ll see pocket gaping — or pockets that are popping open — which is
often accompanied by horizontal gathers across the hip.