How to Choose a Wedding Suit, That Will Look Timeless in Every Photo
Your wedding suit will live on in photographs long after the celebration ends. A well-chosen suit will look timeless in every photograph, while a poor choice may feel noticeably dated as styles change.
The five steps below are inspired by principles used by renowned tailoring houses and will help you choose a wedding suit that looks elegant, timeless, and perfectly suited to the occasion.
Step 1: Fit, Then Fabric, Then Color
Fit is the most important thing. No one will care about the label if your suit isn't properly fitted.
You should focus on having:
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A jacket that sits smoothly across the shoulders
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Sleeves that break at the wrist
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Pants that sit properly on the waist
Also, remember to account for your body type.
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Athletic build: You will need more room in the shoulders and a more defined waist.
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Tall and slim: Adding a subtle structure to the shoulders along with proportionate measurements can give you a more refined look.
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Wider build: Avoid double-breasted jackets along with trousers that have a cuff.
Step 2: Fabric Based on the Season
Winning at fabrics is much easier in the cooler months.
In warmer months, opt for lightweight wool, wool-silk blends, or linen-wool fabrics that offer breathability without excessive creasing. You should avoid pure linen, as it creases. You'll want a linen-wool blend.
Winter weddings can use heavier fabrics like wool and flannel.
Step 3: Matching the Wedding, Not the Trend
From a photography standpoint, dark navy is often considered one of the most versatile and photogenic choices for weddings, while black remains the classic option for highly formal evening celebrations.
Charcoal suits frame formal evening or city weddings.
For rustic or outdoor weddings, and even those that are a little more on the casual side, consider light sage or a warmer taupe or mid-brown, which tend to complement the surroundings without being out of place.
Pay attention to formality:
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For black-tie weddings, a tuxedo remains the traditional and most appropriate choice.
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Texture plays a much bigger role for garden and barn weddings. You'll want suits and jackets that are textured, such as tweed or herringbone.
Step 4: You Can Show Attention to Detail and Still Be Comfortable
Consider full-canvas or half-canvas construction rather than fused garments, as they drape more naturally, adapt to the wearer over time, and maintain their shape for years.
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Notch lapels can be used on any suit.
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Peak lapels can be used to add a more formal note to a black-tie suit.
For the best fitting, schedule the fitting for the week or so leading up to the wedding.
Step 5: Putting it All Together
To complete the look:
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Combine pocket squares that are in colors that complement and do not match the tie.
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Choose shoes that complement the formality and color of your suit, ensuring they are polished and appropriate for the occasion.
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Finish the look with a quality silk tie.
Avoid These Mistakes when Picking the Wedding Suit
I believe the fit of the suit should take priority over design and style.
For example, extremely formal black suits and tuxedos can feel out of place at casual outdoor or daytime weddings.
In addition, anything on the edge of design style will likely leave the wedding album looking out of date and out of style.
Final Word on How to Pick Right Wedding Suit
A well-fitting suit, appropriate for the season and the wedding setting, will be the most valuable wedding suit you'll ever buy.
You will not sacrifice in tailoring.
Focus on well-fitting suits, and your wedding photos will be elegant and style appropriate for decades.
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