Official Wedding Attire Question/Answer/Picture Thread

[ImTheGroom]

Congratulations on the wedding. What is your budget? I would not recommend Hugo Boss for shoes. They're basically a fashion brand and don't have the sort of craftsmanship you'd want for decent shoes. In the $300-$350 range, Allen Edmonds are an option. If you can't afford this, you can get Allen Edmonds seconds for less. If you can afford to go up to $500, I'd recommend Crockett & Jones. You will look your best in a pair of oxfords if you're wearing a suit.

Where would I start looking for AE seconds? On their site, or places like Overstock.com?

 

[Firefox]

And if it doesn't, it's a piece of cake to sew one on. I've done it for every suit jacket and sportcoat I own that didn't come with one.

Agreed. I forgot to ask them to add one onto my MTM suit. I asked my guy when I was in for the first fitting, and he said it wouldn't be a problem to add a loop. In fact, I could probably almost do it myself, and I can barely sew anything.

anyone have the kent wang glen plaid tie?
http://www.kentwang.com/ties/glen-plaid.html
would love to see an actual picture of the tie being worn

This one is on the shortlist of possible tie options for me and/or my groomsmen.

Choose your socks based on your trousers, not your shoes.

+1. Unless you want to get all creative and go for something loud, I'd try to stick to something close to your pants.

For some reason, it took me a long time in life to realize that matching your socks to your pants generally looks a lot better than matching your socks to your shoes.

I have ordered several items from Clermont Direct, and I'm very happy with all of them. The service is excellent. The one thing I will say however is that after washing the shirt I bought from them, it shrunk and now the sleeves are too short. I suppose I should ask them if that's normal for their shirts.

The bow ties, cummerbund, braces and shirt studs I've received are all very nice. No complaints there at all.

I am also considering the striped trousers from Clermont Direct. Since they are one of the cheaper options I've found, I may end up going with them. Just hope they won't be too dark paired with my dark grey suit jacket.

 

[aravenel]



Where would I start looking for AE seconds?  On their site, or places like Overstock.com?

Figure out what style you want and in what size, and then call their outlets--can find locations and phone numbers on their website. They are usually pretty helpful about it.

 

[ImTheGroom]

Figure out what style you want and in what size, and then call their outlets--can find locations and phone numbers on their website. They are usually pretty helpful about it.

Thanks!

 

[BattlePope]

Where would I start looking for AE seconds? On their site, or places like Overstock.com?

Shoot them an email here:

[email protected]

They're very helpful. Park Ave seconds run around $270. The seconds just mean that there was a small defect from the factory which prohibits them from selling it. They sell these "seconds" at a discounted price. Oftentimes you can barely even tell what is wrong with them. New, they're about $345.

 

[Rumpelstiltskin]

I've got a wedding to go to the last weekend in July. There will be 3 issues though that might complicate things:

1. It will be hot. Really hot;
2. It will be in South America (Guyana);
3. It is a Hindi wedding;
4. My g/f has decided that she is wearing a sari (she is neither Indian nor Hindu)

I have a nice summery olive/taupe Givenchy suit but if she ends up wearing a bright coloour (Hindu weddings are very colourful), it might be hard to coordinate so now I'm thinking about navy linen suit.

Thoughts?

 

[lakerwu]

For the reception, I highly suggest navy, grey or a black. The indian dresses - whether be it saree or lehenga are extremely bright and your bright colors won't pair up very well. However, for the actual hindu wedding, aren't you wearing a sherwani or a kurta-pyjama at a minimum? Not seen anybody wear a suit during the ceremony

 

[aravenel]

What is the dress code like? Sounds like it might be reasonably casual.

Me, I'd be wearing that linen suit in a heartbeat.

 

[unbelragazzo]

Don't worry about coordinating with her. If you want to get in the spirit of the thing by wearing more color, you can do that with your tie.

 

[aravenel]



Don't worry about coordinating with her. If you want to get in the spirit of the thing by wearing more color, you can do that with your tie.

Also, this.

 

[n2da2nd]

Quick q, what should I wear for the wedding ceremony at the church? I already have the suit for the reception at night, though. Thinking about this assemble for the morning, but with chocolate brown shoes

 

[aravenel]

No.

Wear a tie.

 

[Macallan]

Wear a tie to the Church and then for the evening event, wear a different tie with the suit you already have.

 

[n2da2nd]

Well, it's gonna be the exact same suit as the pic. So different tie or different tie and shirt as well?

 

[urban vulpes]

I'm a guest at a Summer wedding, I intend to wear a slimline beige linen suit, with pink and white striped shirt, baby pink tie and pocket square, the buttons holes are cream rosebud, footwear is a concern, tan brogues and tan belt are an option, any other suggestions?