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Bespoke Three Piece Suit for Groom?

post #1 of 15
1/21/12 at 5:47pm
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Strategizing with a buddy on his wedding outfit. He is committed to ordering his first expensive bespoke garment from a top tailor, but is adamant that he doesn't want to do a tux (as he believes it'll be as practical as his wife's wedding dress - used once, and then boxed up for eternity).

 

I suggested a three piece dark navy / midnight suit - single-breasted, peak lapels, but with a double-breasted vest with shawl lapels. I think that would look quite smart, while still allowing him to use the suit (sans vest I'm guessing) post-wedding. Any thoughts on this, or suggestions on a better alternative?

 

And please don't reply with something ridiculous along the lines of a morning coat. If he's not doing a tux, there's no way he'll do something even more formal. Also, no point convicing him to do a tux - that's a non-starter for him.

 

Thanks.

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post #2 of 15
1/22/12 at 7:33am
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Anyone?

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post #3 of 15
1/22/12 at 7:46am
Three piece is good, though I'd opt for a dove-grey suit. It looks a little more ... appropriate among the flowers and white dresses, but is very easily worn as a casual suit, or to the office if he's not a Law/Bank/er. I've seen it pulled off a number of times, so I'll try and dig out some pics.
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post #4 of 15
1/22/12 at 7:48am

I'm not sure what your question is.  Given your friend's views, he wants to get a suit made. Your suggestion is as good as any other for a suit to wear to one's wedding.

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post #5 of 15
1/22/12 at 7:51am
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Obviously each of these images is imperfect for various reasons; you'd need a good cloth, sensible tie combinations and a good fit. But for me, no one will look at the wedding pictures and wonder why you didn't dress up, but at the same time its a suit that can be worn to dinner, the theatre and nice out-doors parties.
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post #6 of 15
1/22/12 at 9:26am
A business grey suit for wedding? really?

I think a velvet jacket is better. Surely you can wear it to town after wedding

Grey or navy suits seems plain boring for a groom, and too business wear
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post #7 of 15
1/22/12 at 9:35am
Plain boring for the groom is the purpose. The man is not trying to outshine his wife. I agree on the Solid Navy first (especially if an evening wedding). I think that would probably be the wisest. Dove grey would not be bad either, as it would evoke morning dress to an extent. I would only wear dove grey to a morning / afternoon wedding.
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post #8 of 15
1/22/12 at 9:43am
What time of day/night is the wedding? What month?
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post #9 of 15
1/22/12 at 9:46am
I agree not to wear something which will make the wife unhappy, but surely their must be better choice than the business staple?

TBH I think a velvet jacket with dark trouser, bowtie and patent shoes serves better than the above suggestion

Surely you can still use the velvet jacket, dark trouser and bowtie after the wedding, velvet are prefect for most night events

Even with no patent shoes, getting a plain oxford will be equally acceptable

Speak for my experience, once you got a tux (I got mine bespoke at 19 for annual dinners), I wear it at least once per month with my GF for nice dinners and theaters, you will have a million excuse to use it

It will not be a wasted garment
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post #10 of 15
1/22/12 at 10:04am
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Originally Posted by Congo123 View Post

What time of day/night is the wedding? What month?

Good question - its one of those late afternon weddings where the dinner + celebrations roll into the late night. So I expect a dove grey suit to be somewhat inappropriate for nighttime celebrations. Is that a fair assumption on my end?

 

I agree with those suggesting that a business rig is not the best option - I would go for the tux myself, but his mind is made up. Frankly, outside of SF a nice three-piece would actually be a step-up from most wedding oufits I have seen.

 

A velvet jacket sounds completely inappropriate for a wedding. More like someting I would wear to my club.

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post #11 of 15
1/22/12 at 10:13am
I'd agree on the velvet jacket - you don't want to look like you took an hour away from your cigar club to come over and get married. The velvet jacket isn't up to the formality of a wedding in my view, and is also "different" and conspicuous in a bad way. Even if people think it looks good, some will be wondering if a velvet jacket is appropriate for a wedding, or at the very least noticing that it is a velvet jacket, which, again, is undesirable.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with a navy suit for a wedding, particularly if in peak lapels. Add a white shirt and wedding tie and the groom couldn't possibly be better turned out. If your friend is dead set on spending a bunch of money, it might be worth at least checking out with OTR there is in the same price range. Depending on his body type, etc., at least try on Tom Ford and Kiton offerings.
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post #12 of 15
1/22/12 at 10:15am
Indeed, I can't even imagine a wedding in a velvet jacket. Its one thing for Americans to wear Tuxes for weddings, but a velvet jacket? No.
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post #13 of 15
1/22/12 at 10:20am
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Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley View Post


Good question - its one of those late afternon weddings where the dinner + celebrations roll into the late night. So I expect a dove grey suit to be somewhat inappropriate for nighttime celebrations. Is that a fair assumption on my end?

On this issue, I tend to agree. It's not that the dove grey will be ridiculous for late night celebration and everyone will be pointing and laughing. It's just that darker colors look more elegant in the evening.
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post #14 of 15
1/22/12 at 10:25am
A three piece suit is fine - evening dress is not correct for weddings however fashionable.

Why however try to land him with a shawl collar? That really will make the waistcoat difficult to wear. A straightforward three piece sit is fine - the better the cuter, the better the suit and his appearance. It is the bride's day, he is merely the supporting actor!
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post #15 of 15
1/22/12 at 10:38am
How is his palette. If he's remotely blond then a light grey would look nice. If he has dark hair then go for a royal navy blue or a very nice charcoal. Peak or notch lapels don't really matter, but notch means he can wear it more often. If he's worried about whether or not he can wear it after the wedding, then you go for the most versatile suit you can get that is still good for the ceremony. Just make sure to put on the invitation, "coat and tie," or something to that effect so that no one outdresses the groom by coming in a tuxedo.
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