Wedding magazines always focus on the bride's dress, but make sure you don't forget to think about the groom's suit as well! After all, an uncomfortable man in an ill-fitting ensemble doesn't make for happy memories, or good wedding pictures. Guest author Mickey Lambert speaks man-to-man about getting the groom's suit to fit well, be comfortable, and of course, be properly accessorized.
A groom's suit doesn't have to make you look like a penguin anymore. With new designers, new cuts, and new looks, guys can look both classy and unique on their wedding day. Here's some hints and tips for looking great on the greatest day of your life.
MAKE SURE IT FITS.
Do you really want to remember your wedding day as the one where you split your pants doing the Electric Slide? I didn't think so. To avoid this embarrassing scenario, make sure you try on everything a week before the wedding, to see if it still fits. That way, in case you're sporting a new pair of highwaters or you feel like you're wearing a straitjacket, there's plenty of time for last-minute alterations.Another part of ensuring a good fit is getting it right the first time. Make sure you get measured for your waist size, inseam (the length between the crotch of your pants and the bottom of the leg), and jacket size. Make sure that you are measured around the upper arms and thighs as well, especially if you are a beefy or muscular guy.
More fit facts:
- Your suit jacket should fit well and give you a full range of motion, both buttoned and unbuttoned. Remember that you will be dancing, hugging, and shaking hands. Make sure you are not constricted.
- You should be able to fit one finger between the collar of your shirt and your neck, but no more than that. The shirt cuffs should not ride up when you stretch your arms. If you are wearing a button-cuff shirt, the cuffs should break exactly at the wrist; if it's a French-cuff shirt, the cuffs should break about 1/2 inch further.
- Your vest should button comfortably and hit just below the waistband of your pants. If you are wearing a vest to a summer wedding, make sure it has a full back, so that you are still looking good when the jackets inevitably come off.
- Pants should break over the instep, about 1/3 of the way down the shoe.
