After months of social distancing and wearing jogging pants during zoom meetings, men around the country are screaming for an excuse to be fancy. Weddings are the excuse you’ve been looking for.
Black wedding suits are nothing new. They’ve been around forever and have been the height of sophistication for as long as we can remember. What is new are the fabrics, the cuts, the accessories, and the versatility.
It’s been a while since you last wore black wedding attire. There are a few different approaches you may not be familiar with and style has evolved over the past few years. Let’s get you caught up.
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- Total Black Attire
- Black And White Outfits
- Black And Red Suits
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Tuxedo Black Wedding Suit Ideas For Men
The first option you should consider, especially if you’re the groom, is the classic tuxedo. This timeless black wedding suit offers immediate sophistication. Emphasize or dress down the class with your choice of vest or not, standard or bow tie, and black or stark white shirt. This look should be reserved for the more traditional wedding themes.
Velvet Black Attire For Groom
Grooms are in luck during colder months. It’s easy to stay warm with your wardrobe choices. Pile on the layers to achieve the ultimate level of refinement while providing yourself with the tools to keep a comfortable temperature.
To take it to the next level, choose a black velvet wedding suit. Not only does this fabric keep you warm, it looks warm. The romantic type of warm. There’s a certain softness to the fabric that is very easy on the eyes. Plus, it feels nice.
Wedding Suit For Men With Vest
The addition of a vest can completely transform the look of a black suit for the wedding. Wear it under a jacket to make a statement. The combination of color and pattern you choose will define your look’s personality. Or, skip the jacket. A casual outdoor wedding receives an instant injection of sophistication with a well-fitted vest.
Total Black Wedding Attire Groom
Black on black on black is both edgy and the height of suaveness. An all black wedding suit consists of a black jacket on a black shirt with a black tie. This combo has a certain ‘secret agent’ look to it. Throw in a black cumberbund and the bride will be swooning in no time.
To make the look your own, surprise your audience with a brightly colored or start white pocket square.
Black And White Men’s Outfits
The black and white wedding suit will never go out of style. The black jacket white shirt, and black tie may sound a little simple. In reality, it looks dapper AF. If you simply can’t live without a little bit of color, no problem. Feel free to incorporate a pocket square, boutonniere, or to play around with your belt and shoes.
Black And Red Wedding Suits
Grooms have been adding a splash of red to their black wedding suits for years, and it’s only getting stronger. A red and black wedding suit can be a combo of colored ties, shirts, suspenders, shoes, and accessories. The trick is to be subtle. Red is a powerful color, especially against black. Use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming the eyes.