A guide to finding your groom style
Getting married is a major life event. And because of that, one that comes with a lot of pressure. Pressure to make this as perfect as possible for you, your partner and your guests. Pressure to make it memorable. Pressure to have fun. Pressure to look your absolute best and then some.
Where to start with meeting all these expectations? Well, the best piece of advice we have is: find what works for you and the rest will fall into place. Your wedding style can be about so much more than your wedding. Once you find that and embrace it, it’ll likely spill into other areas of your closet.
But even when you’re a confident dresser and you know your style inside out, wedding style choices can catapult you into doubt territory. Let’s stop that in its tracks, and turn finding your wedding style into the most fun-filled, exciting search, shall we?
It’s true, part of your wedding style is dictated by the style of wedding you’re having. Once you know what kind of wedding you’re having, say a beach wedding, or a country wedding, does that mean you should wear white linen, or flannel, and that’s that? Is there room for expressing yourself even beyond the wedding style?
The answer: of course there is.
We’ve compiled some tips to help orient you towards identifying THE-most-you wedding attire, no matter what type of wedding you’re having.
And just to be clear, we’re not going to be talking about what cut is best for your figure — if you’re going bespoke, you will get the best fit you can get. We’re going to look at the signature details that can make your wedding suit the only one you could ever get married in. It all starts with your personality, with your story, with who you are as a person.
Timeless yet sharp (but NOT boring)
You are somewhat of a traditionalist. Not old-fashioned, but a fan of customs, of etiquette, of tradition. You’re the first one to bring out the bowtie for a gala, or the tweed when the chill starts. You like to dress for the occasion, but what if the occasion is you?
You like clean and simple lines that make an outfit more about the occasion, not so much about you. You like to align yourself with the occasion.
If that resonates with you, signature features like these might be what you need:
A sharp bow-tie, of course, to mark the importance of the event
Satin lapels
Traditional fabrics such as wool, tweed, wool blend
Maybe even braces
Patent leather shoes
You might like to extend yourself and try a double-breasted jacket: still classic, but enough of a deviation to signal personal style
The accents may be in the texture of the fabric, but the colours are staying as classic as can be.
For you, the whole attire is a serenade in the exact same key. No discordant notes. A seamless look. Bravo.
The suave and sophisticated groom
You’re charming and you know it. Your confidence means that you love playing with your style, and introducing statement elements that break the mould. Your choices make others say: why didn’t I think of that? It looks great! Whether they could pull it off as well as you do, that’s another question.
Your clothes always tend to attract comments and admiration. They tell people that you really know what you’re doing and you’re not afraid to show it.
Signature features for you:
Velvet – a velvet blazer matched with a velvet trouser strip
A slight nod to trends, but never ever at the cost of your personal expression
Statement lining
Daring moves like a white tux or a striking bowtie colours
Accessories that speak for themselves: a watch, luxurious cufflinks, contrast buttons.
The eccentric groom
For you, style is a language that you’re fluent in. One that you can’t wait to flaunt. You like your choices to stand out and speak about yourself, your values and your personality, without you saying a word.
Your choices are not everyone's cup of tea, and you find that somewhat titillating. Because style can be a way for you to jolt people out of their thinking, out of their expectations.
Signature features for you might be:
Patterns and pattern clashes
Colour clashes
Unexpected choice of colours in either suit, shirt or shoes
Unexpected choices, for example loafers, novelty cufflinks, a bowtie like no other.
Of course, being eccentric doesn’t mean that every element in your outfit should carry the eccentricity label. Aim for a balance, and pick pieces that speak most to what you love, and mix them with high-quality classics that make them stand out even more.
Chances are you’ve already aligned yourself with one of the descriptions above just by taking one glance at the headings. But read each one and see what each of these styles could say about you.
Ok, are you ready to discuss it with the bespoke wedding style experts? Book your appointment now and we’ll be clicking a glass of whiskey at the shop bar like it’s your pre-wedding day.
Daniel Jones serving drinks at the whiskey bar at Zink & Sons
