For our wedding in late February, I have elected not to wear a tuxedo. Instead, my groomsmen, the bride's father, and I will be wearing matching black, 3-button, executive suits. All of us will be wearing sapphire-colored, custom ties as well as pocket squares made from the same material. However, my question concerns what type of tie I should wear.
The groomsmen and bride's father will wear neckties. My best man, my father, will wear a bowtie due to the fact that he only wears bowties (his self-made trademark.) But what should I wear? I have thought about wearing a cravat, but is this too formal considering what the others will be wearing? If so, should I wear anything to distinguish myself from the other men or should we all be uniform? Any advice as to what I should wear would be much appreciated; I'm very open to suggestions!
Thanks so much!
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If your best man, father, is wearing a bow tie, it would probably be best if you wore one too. The cravat is typically viewed as formal so it may be too formal. Plus, there will be too many different neck accessories.
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Rebecca,
thanks so much! I'll plan on wearing the bowtie along with my father. I have one more question, though: after talking with some friends today about this a few of them asked if I considered wearing a vest with the suit. Is this something worth thinking about? If so, what do you recommend? Thanks so much for your advice and help; this website is great!
Actually, you can wear one if you wish--personal choice. A vest is very nice. It may appear more formal though. So, depending on the look you want, it may be fine.
Choose a good quality vest. The type you choose beyond that is a matter of preference. Try to blend the colors of the lady's dresses and the ties with the vests.
I'm sure you will look great. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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Dec 22, 2005, 2:14 PM
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