Finding the right groom suit

Just as the bride will have chosen a dress to make sure she looks her best on the day, the groom will want to choose an outfit which is a little bit special for the wedding day.

Choosing a groom suit is a little easier than buying a wedding dress as there isn’t quite so much choice. However, there are still a number of considerations to bear in mind when you’re looking for a groom suit.

What to wear

The traditional choices when it comes to groom suits are either a morning suit or a more casual three-piece suit. A morning suit for the groom suit would be fitting for a traditional, formal wedding. A full morning suit consists of a three piece pinstripe suit, with a top hat, tails and gloves.

If you’d prefer a more laid back groom suit, a three piece suit is a popular choice. You could also go for a tuxedo for your groom suit.

For any type of groom suit, there is an option to co-ordinate the groom suit and those of the groomsmen with the rest of the wedding party. A nice, popular touch is to co-ordinate the waistcoats and/or tie of the groom suit with the general colour scheme of the wedding.

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To buy or to hire the groom suit

You can buy the groom suit and those of the ushers, or you can hire them just for the wedding. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.

The pros of buying a groom suit You will be able to wear your bespoke groom suit again for many years.

A well-tailored groom suit will be made to your exact specifications and fit and flatter you well.

The cons of buying a groom suit:

A bespoke groom suit isn’t a cheap option, especially if you’re on a tight budget.
If you don’t usually wear suits, you probably won’t wear your groom suit again very often.

The pros of hiring a groom suit:

Hiring your groom suit is a much cheaper option, than buying one.
If you want top hat and tails or something else which is quite eccentric for your groom suit, hiring is the best option as you probably won’t get the opportunity to wear the suit again very often.
Many suit-hire businesses will do very reasonable offers, for example if you hire all the groomsmen’s suits you could get the groom suit for free.
Hiring is the most cost-effective option if you want the groom suit to match the ushers’ outfits.

The cons of hiring a groom suit:

Keeping your groom suit can be a nice memento of your wedding day and you may regret having to hand it back.
If you damage your groom suit you may have to pay for it.

Tips on buying a groom suit

Try on a range of groom suits and keep an open mind. You’d be surprised at what might look good on you, so branch out a bit from what you’d normally go for. Good suit shops will be able to advise you on the groom suit which will flatter you the most.
If you are interested in buying a designer groom suit but don’t have the budget, try looking on auction sites such as eBay or classified ads as you can get a real bargain.
Choose a groom suit that you feel comfortable and confident in.
If you are hiring a suit, make sure you read the terms properly and are clear about what happens if there is any damage to your groom suit.

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Finding the right groom suit

What to wear

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