Adding a vest.

[Yehuda]

I have a nice two-piece suit (dark grey) that I want to a vest to for my brothers wedding. I wanted to know if I should get a vest with, or without lapels? Also if the vest color isn't the exact shade is it a problem?
Thanks for all advice

 

[GBR]

Of course being a different colour is a serious problem. Buy a three piece suit if that is what you want, don't try to change a two piece to something it is not. lapels are a matter for your choice not anyone else - you are going to be seen in it, no one else.

 

[MDeKelver]

Something in a contrasting colour? Day wedding or evening wedding? Check out Gentlemen's Gazette on odd-vests, it is a good start. If you are going for a very formal look, it is tough (white tie, black tie, morning suit); but more casual (tattersal or moleskin, glen plaid, irish linen) can work. Suggestion to go pale gray with navy or gray suits.

http://www.gentlemansgazette.com/men-waistcoats-odd-vest-how-to-wear/

 

[deadAngle]

Vest that is an almost but not quite match is just as bad of a look as pants that almost but don't quite match the jacket. Don't try to match the colour; as MDeKelver said, contrasting is good. Light grey, tan, red, light blue, yellow. Solids are good, patterns depend on the tie; shiny satin or brocades not recommended.

 

[Yehuda]

Thanks for suggestions, so what color odd vest would you suggest to go with a dark grey suit for an evening wedding?

 

[Yehuda]

I don't know if it matters, but it is a wool suit

 

[comrade]

Pearl Gray.

http://www.gentlemansgazette.com/men-waistcoats-odd-vest-how-to-wear/

https://www.google.com/search?q=odd...e=univ&ei=U8OoVODcFsGwogSRxICwAg&ved=0CCgQsAQ