By default, people always think about the bride’s wedding gown.
But how about the groom?
As the man of the hour, planning on what to wear on your wedding day is such a crucial decision to make.
Photographs of this day will all probably be posted all over social media, or kept in photo albums and displayed on photo frames to be reminisced for the years to come.
So, you definitely would want to look the best-dressed man on that special day.
And to truly standout, add a waistcoat to your ensemble!
A waistcoat is an amazing way to instantly elevate your whole ensemble. But if you’re still unsure to give it a whirl, don’t you worry. We’re here for you! (As always).
Read on this in-depth guide to look all sharp, stylish, and classic when you finally say “I do.”
Why Wear Waistcoat on My Wedding Day?
- To Ultimately Look Your Best
- To Stand Out from the Rest
One of the advantages of wearing a waistcoat is that it really flatters the male physique.
For those who carry a few extra pounds, a waistcoat will help to keep everything looking nice and trimmed.
While for those who are already fit and buff, a waistcoat will help highlight your shape.
By wearing a perfectly tailored waistcoat, the lines of your outfit are made more straight and will certainly make you appear slimmer and taller.
It will also be a great help to keep everything tidy in your torso section and prevent your button down or dress shirt to crease out on the sides.
One of the challenges of dressing up as a groom on your wedding day is to stand out from the rest of the male entourage.
While it is obvious who the bride is, a sea of suits can make it difficult for the groom to stand out. But wearing a well-tailored waistcoat can make a dramatic difference!
You can have all the groomsmen to wear the same suit as you. But as the groom, throw in an elegant waistcoat just for you. Wouldn’t that be a great way to steal the centre stage?
But if you chose to have all the groomsmen wear waistcoats, too, especially during chilly winter weddings, you can opt for a different colour or a patterned waistcoat. It will be such a subtle yet elegant way to shine!
How to choose the perfect fit?
Generally, the key to looking sharp and sleek is dressing for your body type.
Even the most expensive pieces of clothing off the rack will feel and look awful if it doesn’t fit right.
Excess material will make you look bigger, and will just probably look like a balloon and crease.
Getting it in a smaller size will limit your movement. You’ll end up having problems breathing, and you won’t be able to dance or even move around.
Now, who wants that? No one, of course! Especially, not on your wedding day, eh?
So, here’s a quick checklist to consider to get the perfect fit for your waistcoat:
- The shoulders of the waistcoat should always lie flat against your body.
- Your waistcoat should be long enough to cover your waist with no dress shirt showing between the belt and the waistcoat.
- You should always leave the bottom button of your waistcoat undone so when your arms are raised, it won’t pull up.
Accessorise Your Wedding Attire
And now that your waistcoat fits perfectly and your squad are all well-dressed too, it’s time to pick your extras.
To achieve a totally unique look, it all lies in the details.
Here, you can play around with the wedding colour palette by wearing accessories!
If you’re having two wedding colours as the motif, you can wear an elegant cravat with one shade while the rest of the guys wear sleek neck ties with the other shade.
Wearing bow ties as the groom while the other male entourage wear classic ties is also becoming a trend nowadays.
Speaking of trends, another popular styling tip for grooms is to have a smaller version of the bride’s bouquet as their boutonnière.
But one of our favourite tricks here at DQT is to be creative with pocket squares! You can easily wear some intricate fold like a crown handkerchief fold, while the rest of the gang sport a simple yet elegant puff fold.
READ: 11 Ways on How to Fold a Pocket Square by DQT
Be A Dapper Groom and Take on the Spotlight!
Your wedding is one of the greatest days of your life and certainly one of the most memorable. But it’s not just your beautiful wife who deserves to look her best — you should get some spotlight, too.
But keep in mind that looking great doesn’t mean you have to compromise comfort. Make sure your outfit suits you well and will allow plenty of mobility to show off your dancing skills!
So, take on the centre stage with these stunning waistcoats we have in stock just for you. Be the best-dressed man in the room as you walk down the aisle; because, after all, it’s also your big day.
Show us how amazing you looked on your wedding day! We’d love to see how you rocked that three-piece suit. Tag us on Instagram or Twitter, or share your photos with us on Facebook.
