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I could use some help (or advice)

post #1 of 18
Thread Starter 

I'm getting married in a short while and am putting together my choices on clothing. It's not going to be a strictly formal event, but I will be wearing a suit and tie for sure.

 

I've decided on the Indochino Ultimate Gray Suit (or a very close variation of it)

 

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I've also selected Allen Edmonds shoes, I'm caught betwen a couple of options that will dictate the rest of my outfit.

 

If I go with the Mcallister I think I will go with the Walnut Calf:

allenedmonds_shoes_mcallister_brown-walnut_l.jpg

 

But if I go with the strand I will go with the Black:

allenedmonds_shoes_strand_black_side_l.jpg

Now my main problem is that I prefer the Walnut Calf to the black by far, but I understand how to dress around a black shoe far better than a brown.

 

So my main question is, would the walnut be appropriate with a gray suit for my wedding (keeping in mind that it's not a very formal event)?

 

Also, would the tie I am thinking of work with a brown shoe? If not, does anyone have suggestions for a replacement (the wedding colors are sage green and cream, but I have no interest in matching)?

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And finally (as if this all wasn't enough) if I decide to go with a brown shoe and belt, is a black watch still alright or does all leather ever have to match?

 

Thanks for any help you can offer.

post #2 of 18
Thread Starter 

I should add that I plan on wearing just a white dress shirt, nothing special.

post #3 of 18
Enjoy the Mcallisters and Strands any other time, but not on your wedding day.
As the groom, you should be distinguished in appearance from all other males in attendance.
Formal or not, buy a pair of Allen Edmonds Park Avenues and a pair of shoe trees.

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Best of luck on your wedding day and may you have many happy years together.
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post #4 of 18
Thread Starter 

I can respect that, the Park Avenues are beautiful shoes. What is it (in your opinion) that sets those apart for a wedding day from the other two? (I also take it this is a suggestion for black shoes over brown)?

post #5 of 18
Do not count on a suit from Indochino for your wedding day. I'm serious: take a look at the Indochino thread and see how many absolutely horrible fits there are. Go for something that fits well to begin with, then get it tailored. I'd recommend something like Brooks Brothers due to the fact that they have 4 basic styles of suits and one of them is bound to fit you pretty well, but then again if money is an issue there are plenty of cheaper options around.
post #6 of 18
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Originally Posted by tucs View Post

I can respect that, the Park Avenues are beautiful shoes. What is it (in your opinion) that sets those apart for a wedding day from the other two? (I also take it this is a suggestion for black shoes over brown)?

I dont think MoL suggestion is a black over brown but rather what calls for your special occassion. I agree on his take that the Strands and/or MacAllisters has its own place. BTW, I wear PA's onmy wedding day 18 years ago...Good Luck and congratulations!
post #7 of 18
Is it a Fall or Winter wedding? Outside or inside ceremony? Do you plan on getting an outfit for just this occasion, or want something versatile you can use all year round? Most will want to gear you towards traditional, but if the wedding is your excuse for getting a nice outfit, by all means get what you want.
post #8 of 18
Thread Starter 

It's going to be an early fall wedding (sept 15) and an outside ceremony/inside reception. I'm putting together an outfit specifically for this occasion but have every intention of reusing the individual parts afterwards. So yeah you're kind of right, it's a nice excuse for me to drop over $1000 on clothing that I would normally not be able to justify.

post #9 of 18
If it's for September 2012, you have time to get the real deal.

http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/Tutorials/AntongiavanniWEDDINGATTIRE.htm

http://www.styleforum.net/t/62219/wedding-ties

The Park Avenues would look good with what's recommended in those. I would not wear brogues to my wedding.
post #10 of 18
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Originally Posted by tucs View Post

I can respect that, the Park Avenues are beautiful shoes. What is it (in your opinion) that sets those apart for a wedding day from the other two? (I also take it this is a suggestion for black shoes over brown)?


It's not necessarily a black/brown thing, but rather that the clean cap toes are more formal than the brogued shoes (the ones with holes on the toe), especially the wingtips. I was at a wedding last weekend, groom wore brown cap toes, looked great (though some people do consider this heresy, particularly in England - but in the US I think it's pretty well accepted to wear brown shoes). Be sure you shine them up real nice though.

Re: the watch - do not wear a watch to your wedding. Watches are never considered really appropriate with formal social clothing, as you do not want to give the impression that you have somewhere more important to be later on. Although you aren't doing a formal wedding, it seems like the same principle applies.
post #11 of 18
also that tie you linked is a little severe IMHO...if you are getting a grey suit, a forest green grenadine would look great.
post #12 of 18
Thread Starter 

I think a full on morning coat might be extremely out of place for this event, a tad bit over the top.

 

I am starting to come around on the Park Avenues though, they are a really classic shoe and might be a good addition over the more elaborate Mcallister or Strand.

post #13 of 18
Thread Starter 

I worry that going with a shade of green will give the apperance that I'm trying to match the bridesmaids dresses. I certainly don't want to do the painful everybody wears the exact same color, but I know given my choice of suit and shoe color a green or blue tie would be the easiest match.

 

As for the watch, I hadn't thought of it in that way. Wearing a watch has just become a habit, I may need to put more thought into that (especially since I planned to give my groomsmen pocket watches as a gift).

post #14 of 18
My brother did pocket watches as a gift. It was nice, but personally 1) as explained above, I don't think it's something you'd wear at a wedding, 2) they are not worn generally these days, as they now make clocks you can put on your wrist, which is more convenient. I've never seen someone wearing one and didn't think it was just an affectation. Ties would be a better choice IMHO, if you wanted to give them something to wear at the wedding (and please do not get all the same tie, but you seem to get this).

Your desire not to go too matchy is admirable - but not to worry, there are plenty of other colors that will complement your suit nicely. It depends on what your own complexion is and all that jazz. But with a medium grey suit, you can't go wrong with a navy tie either. As another nod to formality, you could do a Macclesfield wedding tie, but be careful not to match the greys of your suit with the tie too much. But I encourage you to consider something with a little more life and subtlety than the black and white stripes you've got there. Even a midnight blue would be better.
post #15 of 18
Thread Starter 

Currently researching Macclesfield ties in more depth to figure out exactly what they are and how to best select one.

 

Thrown for a loop with the whole watch thing.

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