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Choosing the Correct Formalwear
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Article contributed by Leonard W. Chirchigno,
www.bonardis.com
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As you begin to consider what type of formal wear the men in
your wedding party will wear, you may suddenly find yourself
confused by the maze of formal wear etiquette. Before you get
discouraged, remember that there are just a few very basic
guidelines that should be kept in mind. Also remember that rules
are meant to be broken, but that you should break them through
choice rather than ignorance. Once you understand the guidelines
you'll find it much easier to select just the right formal wear
for the men in your party.
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Another thing to keep in mind is that not all formal wear are
tuxedos. Although the word "tuxedo" is used to cover more styles
and colors today, a tuxedo is still one basic design among
several you can choose from. Listed below are the various names
and descriptions of formal wear styles, as well as a chart
showing which style is most appropriate for particular times of
the day:
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Tuxedo Etiquette Chart
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Daytime Formal Wedding
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Daytime Semi-Formal Wedding
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Groom
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Groom
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Traditional
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High Fashion
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Traditional
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High Fashion
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Grey Cutaway
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Tuxedo or Tailcoat
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Grey Stroller
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Tuxedo or Tailcoat
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Worn with gray stripe trousers, pearl gray vest. White
wing collar shirt with ascot; or white lay down collar with
four-in-hand tie. Black formal shoes.
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Can be selected in a range of colors: dark colors are
appropriate all year around; white and pastels when weather
permits. The trousers, vests (or cummerbund), and bow tie to
match the coat. White or color coordinated formal shirt.
Formal shoes complete the outfit.
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The coat is worn with gray stripe trousers, pearl gray
vest, white spread collar shirt and stripe four-in-hand tie.
Black formal shoes.
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Can be selected in a range of colors: dark colors are
appropriated all year around. White and pastels when weather
permits. Trousers, vest (or cummerbund), and bow tie to
match the coat. White or color-coordinated formal shirt.
Formal shoes complete the outfit.
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Attendants
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Attendants
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Grey Cutaway
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Tuxedo or Dinner Jacket
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Grey Stroller
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Tuxedo
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Can be worn with different ascot tie, or lay down collar
with four-in-hand tie. A compatible Stroller can be used to
set-off Fathers.
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Should coordinate with groom's outfit. Color of coat
and/or shirt may be selected to compliment the dress of
individual's counterpart (i.e. maid/matron of honor, mother
of the bride/groom or bridesmaids).
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Can be worn when the groom wears either
the Stroller or Cutaway
changing the tie (a different stripe etc.) allows the groom
to stand out.
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The style and color to coordinate with the groom's
outfit. Color of the shirt may be selected to compliment the
individual's counterpart in the wedding party.
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Evening Formal Wedding
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Evening Semi-Formal Wedding
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Groom
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Groom
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Traditional
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High Fashion
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Traditional
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High Fashion
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Black Full Dress
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Tuxedo or Tailcoat
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Any Color Tuxedos
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Tuxedo or Tailcoat
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Armed with this knowledge, you are now ready to select a formal
wear store from which to rent. You should look for a store that
insists on taking individual measurements. One that tries on
garments to assure perfect fit. A store that provides
knowledgeable sales staff to help you select what looks best and
is proper for your type of wedding and time of day getting
married. Remember, all of these are only guidelines; but now
that you are aware of them, you are an informed consumer, ready
to make the men in your wedding party as well-dressed as can be.
For more advise, visit one of Bonardi's
seven locations and talk
to one of our formalwear consultants. Shop around and compare
then see Bonardi's. You'll notice the difference.
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Formal Daytime Wedding
Formal Evening Full Dress
