WEDDING NOTES™ - Consider His Size

Formal wear has come a long way!  The variety of styles and colors and importantly SIZES has made it possible to accommodate men of all sizes and make them look good in the process.

While we know that couples have a vision of their wedding - style and colors coordinating - the reality for many weddings today is that at least one or more of the male members may be "bigger than life" and need some TLC when size and style selection are considered.  Experienced formal wear specialists know that certain styles compliment larger men.  They know that darker clothing- black or darker shades of gray or brown or navy, are the best choices for these men.

We suggest pants that do not accentuate fullness.  Yes, pleats do give more room but they do not always flatter a bulkier bottom or hip area.  Pants should always hang straight and break at the top of the shoe's heel.

We find that more men are choosing vests over cummerbunds.  They are making that choice for comfort as well as style.  If top coats are discarded in the heat of the day or for dancing at the reception, a full coverage vest can insure that the men in the party still look coordinated.  A solid black or dark colored vest will look much better on a large size man.  A lay down collar and a trendy tie will give balance to someone with a wide upper body.  Similarly, a larger man generally looks better in a simple one button style jacket.

As the bride and groom select the formalwear style for their wedding, we remind them to consider the shape and size of the various men in the wedding party. With the wide variety of styles and colors available to you from many vendor resources, our formal wear experts can be your best friends as you create the wedding of your dreams.

Whatever the size of the men in your wedding party, you can be comfortable knowing  that our formal wear experts can make everyone look their best on the important day and in your photographs.