August 28, 2008 


Turning yourself into a gallent groom is easier than you may think. Just follow a few basic formal dressing rules for a perfectly polished look. Also refer to the tables below to see the most appropriate attire for any occasion.

Tips for the Perfectly Groomed Groom
Pants:
The perfect length pant leg breaks slightly above the shoe and angles a bit downward in the back.
Shirts:
Shirtsleeves should extend just beyond the jacket sleeves (about one-half inch).
Shoes:
Black dress socks and shoes should be worn with a black or dark-colored tuxedo- unless the tuxedo is white. White socks and shoes should be worn with a white tuxedo. If a shoe requires laces, they should be strung in a horizontal fashion.
Cummerbunds:
Cummerbunds are worn with pleats facing up. Wear with suspenders, but never with a vest.
Cuff Links:
Cuff links should match studs.
Boutonniere:
A boutonniere should be worn on the left lapel and tilted slightly outward.
 

Appropriate Styles

 
Classic

Contemporary

Coat:
Grey Cutaway
Black Tuxedo or Tailcoat
Trousers:
Grey Striped
Black
Shirt:
White Wing Collar
White Wing Collar

Neckwear:

Ascot
Black Bow Tie
Cummerbund / Vest:
Grey Vest Only
Black Cummerbund or Vest
Pocket Square:
Optional
Optional
Shoes:
Black
Black
Socks:
Black
Black
Boutonniere:
White
White
 
 
Classic

Contemporary

Coat:
Stroller
Tuxedo or Tailcoat (black, grey, or silver anytime; white of ivory weather permitting)
Trousers:
Grey Striped
Coordinate with Coat
Shirt:
White Spread Collar
White Wing or Spread Collar

Neckwear:

Ascot or Four-in-Hand
Black Bow Tie
Cummerbund / Vest:
Grey Vest Only
Vest to coordinate with Coat or colored Cummerbund and Bow Tie
Pocket Square:
None
Coordinate with Accessories
Shoes:
Black
Black
Socks:
Black
Black
Boutonniere:
White
White
 
 
Classic

Contemporary

Coat:
Black Full Dress Tails
Black Tuxedo or Tailcoat
Trousers:
Black
Black
Shirt:
White Pique Wing Collar
White Wing Collar

Neckwear:

White Pique Bow Tie
Black Bow Tie
Cummerbund / Vest:
White Pique Vest Only
Black Cummerbund or Vest
Pocket Square:
None
Optional
Shoes:
Black
Black
Socks:
Black
Black
Boutonniere:
White
White
 
 
Classic

Contemporary

Coat:
Black Classic Texedo
Tuxedo or Tailcoat (black, grey, or silver anytime; white of ivory weather permitting)
Trousers:
Black
Coordinate with Coat
Shirt:
White Wing or Spread Collar
White Wing or Spread Collar

Neckwear:

Black Bow Tie
Coordinate Bow Tie with Coat or Cummerbund
Cummerbund / Vest:
Black Vest or Cummerbund
Coordinate Vest with Coat or Coordinate with Bow Tie
Pocket Square:
Optional
Coordinate with accessories
Shoes:
Black
Coordinate with Coat
Socks:
Black
Coordinate with Coat
Boutonniere:
White
White
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