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Groomsmen: matching suits and tuxedos
Groomsmen are in almost every photo of the day, so they’re usually dressed to match. The trick is to choose the level of formality first, then the color, then decide what is identical and what each person may choose for himself.
Classic suit colors
- Charcoal
- Navy
- Gray
- Black
Ties that pair with common bridesmaid colors
- Dusty Blue
- Sage
- Burgundy
- Blush
- Champagne
Suit or tuxedo?
- Tuxedos for an evening, black-tie or very formal wedding. Suits for daytime, outdoor, beach or semi-formal weddings.
- Charcoal, navy and gray suits work almost anywhere. Light gray, tan and blue suits look best outdoors and in warm weather.
- The groom often stands out a little: a different jacket color, a vest, or a different tie.
What should match
- Jacket and trousers: same color and the same style for everyone, so the line looks tidy in photos.
- Ties or bow ties: the same color, often picking up the bridesmaids’ color.
- Shoes: the same color (black with black or charcoal, brown with navy, gray or tan).
- Socks, pocket squares and cufflinks can be the place for a bit of personality.
Sizing tips
- Collect everyone’s chest, waist and shoe sizes early. Rental and made-to-order suits need several weeks.
- Fathers, ring bearers and young groomsmen can wear the same color in a simpler style.
What to shop for
- Suits and tuxedos
- Dress shirts
- Ties, bow ties and pocket squares
- Vests and suspenders
- Dress shoes
- Cufflinks and belts
How Kune helps
In Kune, the couple can add a group rule such as “Groomsmen: navy suits, dusty blue ties”. Each groomsman sees the rule, adds his own sizes, and gets suits, shirts, ties and shoes that match the rest of the group, from stores that sell menswear and formalwear.
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