choosing suit for my wedding - (i'm over black)

amplifiedheat · Apr 28, 2010

Originally Posted by LRMD

Thanks for the suggestions...definitely worth considering the navy suit. What kind of shoes might go well with an outfit like that? Having a bit of a heel would be OK, since my fiancee is the same height as me and will wear some type of heels for the wedding (normally I don't especially care, but she doesn't want to tower over me in pictures.)

The solid choice would be a good pair of black cap-toe oxfords. It's a workhorse shoe, good with nearly all business suits, and will even do with a tuxedo in a pinch.

If you don't have a pair, the Allen Edmonds Park Avenue is a touch expensive, but will last for years:
http://www.zappos.com/allen-edmonds-...ck-custom-calf

If money is tighter, something like this would do:
http://www.zappos.com/johnston-murph...k-brushed-veal

Mark from Plano · Apr 28, 2010

That no one has yet recommended our own Manton's article on wedding attire is a reflection on the extent to which this forum is beginning to slip in its usefulness. Read. Learn. Emulate.

LRMD · Apr 28, 2010

Originally Posted by Mark from Plano

That no one has yet recommended our own Manton's article on wedding attire is a reflection on the extent to which this forum is beginning to slip in its usefulness.

Read. Learn. Emulate.

Thank you for this.

LRMD · May 4, 2010

A guy is selling these suits...

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=178788

I wear 38S and sometimes 36S. I think ideally I would wear 37S if they made it more. I'm 5'8" and 150 - in good shape but not rail thin. 30-31 waist.

What do you think? Would the Zegna be too big? The RL too small? I don't want to buy these and have it not work out - I'm curious which one I would be most likely to have a tailor alter to fit me perfectly, and which would be best to wear to my own wedding. This seems like a good opportunity to get an awesome suit at a price I can handle.

Thanks

clotheshorse69 · May 4, 2010

A black suit with staples all over it? I like that idea.

LRMD · May 4, 2010

Originally Posted by clotheshorse69

A black suit with staples all over it? I like that idea.

Real zinger...but really would like to hear some thoughts on this if people can give some input.

jemcgarvey · May 4, 2010

Originally Posted by azlawstudent

This might be of interest:

It can be purchased here:
http://www.tmlewin.co.uk/product.asp...earSuits!20179

I'm a fan of TM Lewin Suits, quite decent quality for the money. They're slim fitting, although you will still want to take it to a tailor to get it just so.

A light grey suit is very suitable for a wedding. If you can spend a bit more, go to Brooks Brothers or Ralph Lauren, they also do very nice suits.

T.M. Lewin suits are decent for the price, but they are fused, so don't expect it to last forever. One of my old ones has ripply lapels that must be pressed constantly.

imageWIS · May 4, 2010

I like black suits. Granted, one must pair it with a good shirt + tie combo, but I am most definitely not in the Manton camp when it comes to this issue.

LRMD · May 4, 2010

Originally Posted by LRMD

A guy is selling these suits...

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=178788

I wear 38S and sometimes 36S. I think ideally I would wear 37S if they made it more. I'm 5'8" and 150 - in good shape but not rail thin. 30-31 waist.

What do you think? Would the Zegna be too big? The RL too small? I don't want to buy these and have it not work out - I'm curious which one I would be most likely to have a tailor alter to fit me perfectly, and which would be best to wear to my own wedding. This seems like a good opportunity to get an awesome suit at a price I can handle.

Thanks

What about these charcoal suits, for my size - which is good and which could be best tailored to fit?

zizou · May 4, 2010

Originally Posted by jemcgarvey

T.M. Lewin suits are decent for the price, but they are fused, so don't expect it to last forever. One of my old ones has ripply lapels that must be pressed constantly.

i thought they were half-canvassed?

UserNameToronto · May 4, 2010

Originally Posted by jemcgarvey

T.M. Lewin suits are decent for the price, but they are fused, so don't expect it to last forever. One of my old ones has ripply lapels that must be pressed constantly.

Quite sure it's half canvassed.

Kentishman · May 4, 2010

Originally Posted by jemcgarvey

T.M. Lewin suits are decent for the price, but they are fused, so don't expect it to last forever.

Originally Posted by zizou

i thought they were half-canvassed?

Originally Posted by UserNameToronto

Quite sure it's half canvassed.

According to the cut-away diagram on their website, they are indeed half-canvassed.

LRMD · May 7, 2010

Originally Posted by amplifiedheat

Wrong.

Look at photos from any famous wedding of the past century. JFK and Jackie, Charles and Diana, the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly, what have you. In none of these does the groom match the bride.

This navy suit is a little fashion-forward, but not too badly, and the construction should be quite solid for the price.
http://store.ehaberdasher.com/Detail.bok?no=4370

Pair that with a light grey vest, and you'd have some solid wedding photos.

Going to order this...they have 30 day return policy so I will just send it back if it doesn't work.

Thanks much.

LRMD · May 7, 2010

Is this vest reasonable to wear under the navy blue benjamin sartorial suit mentioned? Never wore a vest under a suit and wondering what to look for. I do like the idea. http://www.bluefly.com/J-Lindeberg-g...402/detail.fly

Newcomer · May 7, 2010

I apologize for the size of the picture, but I think this illustration is quite nifty for your situation. I also wanted the font to be large enough to read. This is from Men in Style, a book that contains drawing from Fellows in Esquire in the 1940s. This is their suggestion for the groom that does not wish to wear morning dress, and the description that goes along with it! Enjoy

And congrats to me for post 300.

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