When you have finally asked that big question (or have been asked), it is not over yet. On the contrary, that is just the beginning! You now have to arrange everything for the wedding. For us men, that mainly means one thing: buying a wedding suit. That is why GENTS gives you some handy wedding suit buying tips today!
It is a difficult question every groom faces: what should I pay attention to when buying a wedding suit? Usually, the focus is on the bride and her dress. Nevertheless, a nice wedding suit is just as important. So make sure you also look perfect and stylish. That will be a breeze with the following wedding suit buying tips from GENTS. So sit down and get ready. First, we give all the tips. Then we explain exactly what we mean by each tip.
5 wedding suit buying tips
- Go and orient yourself
- Have your measurements taken
- Take your time to choose a wedding suit
- Choose a style, color, and material that suits you
- Don’t forget the details
1. Go and orient yourself
With the first wedding suit buying tip, we are stating the obvious a bit: go and orient yourself. A bride does not flip through all kinds of wedding magazines and bridal dress magazines for nothing. It is mainly to know what is possible. For example, what trends currently apply to wedding suits? What can you expect if you now buy a store walking in with the goal of buying a wedding suit? You will find all that out if you “prepare” yourself well. Moreover, it will then become considerably easier to make a choice about which suit will be your wedding suit.
Extra wedding suit buying tip
Also ask your partner during the orientation phase where she or he would like to see you. Then immediately check what your other half prefers. That way, you can take that into account right away.
2. Have your measurements taken
For every suit, the rule is that it must fit well. Especially with such a ceremonial costume as your wedding suit, the fit is crucial. That is why we at GENTS recommend that you know your measurements well. Don't know them? Have your measurements taken by a professional. This way you know exactly what size the trousers must be and what dimensions a jacket must have to fit you perfectly. Also, by knowing your measurements well, it becomes a bit easier to buy the right wedding suit!
3. Take your time to buy a wedding suit
A pitfall for many grooms is that they start looking for a wedding suit too late. As a result, you end up pressed for time and have to make a rushed decision. Don't do that! We at GENTS advise you to take your time to buy a wedding suit. Even better: make it a fun day! Call the store in advance to possibly check when it will be quieter, so you won't be disturbed by background noise. Also, after trying on, you can enjoy a nice meal with a few friends.
4. Choose a style, color, and material that suit you
When you are in the store or searching online, you quickly find out that there is an incredible amount of choice. Not only are there wedding suits in different colors. There are also the materials and styles. We at GENTS recommend that you make a preselection in advance. That means you should already think about which style, color, and material suit you and the occasion best. It is also handy to coordinate the color with your partner beforehand.
5. Don't forget the details
Of course, the details, or the accessories, just as important as the wedding suit itself. So spend the necessary time to find the right details for your wedding suit. Think, for example, of the shoes that match your belt. In addition, you naturally want to wear a nice tie or bow tie with matching pocket square. By the way, don't forget to think about jewelry. For example, do you wear your father's cufflinks? Or would you like to combine your classic watch with your wedding suit? Then bring them along when trying on. This way you know exactly how you will look on the big day!
