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Suit for my own wedding

raptinrumin

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Good evening gentlemen. I will be getting married this summer, and I'm looking for ideas as to what I should wear. I'm up-to-date on the SF community's opinions and other rules on wedding/formal/evening wear, so I'm just looking for feedback on specific suits.

The wedding will be indoors at The Ryland Inn in New Jersey, in the afternoon, so dress code will be cocktail attire. I'm thinking of having my groomsmen wear their own plain navy suits; most will probably have notch lapels. I can always wear my true navy SS Napoli, but I'm looking to stand out just subtly, as well as have another suit to wear in the future. Given this situation, how would you grade these for me to wear in terms of propriety, look, and usefulness post-wedding (for occasions, not business)?

A. S&M Blue Micro Check
https://www.spierandmackay.com/prod...lue_micro_check__contemporary_fit___pre_order

B. S&M Blue Herringbone
https://www.spierandmackay.com/prod...ue_herringbone___contemporary_fit___pre_order

C. SS Napoli Blue Houndstooth
http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/suits/napoli-blue-houndstooth/P5150I.html?cgid=Suits

D. SS Washington Blue Check - I've actually ordered this
http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/suits/washington-blue-check/P4999I.html?q=washington+check

E. S&M or Indochino MTM - royal blue/black peak lapel prince of wales 3-roll-2

F. SS Navy Tux - unlikely, given the time of wedding and awkwardness of dressing formal while the rest are in cocktail attire. But ideas are welcome; is it too inappropriate to wear this?
http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/suits/navy-plain-tuxedo/P4881I.html

Also, bonus question: any fun ideas as to what ties to wear - for me or groomsmen? The ladies will be wearing very light blush dresses; obviously not looking to match it, simply to complement it appropriately.

Thank you in advance for your feedback.
 

Caustic Man

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I like any of those except the first jacket with the micro check. I dislike micro checks though. Obviously I wouldn't wear a tuxedo.

As for your tie, here is one that I wore recently to a friend's wedding. It's made by Kent Wang and may still be available. IMO the gold colored collar pin is a small touch that makes you stand out a little without being offensive. There are a myriad of options, though.

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GBR

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Forget the evening dress both generally and specifically; that thing looks suitable for the waiter not a guest. Stick with lounge suits, all would be fine if you like them. I have preferences as Caustic Man but neither of us will be wearing it!
 

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