2007-03-13 07:37:22 · 28 answers · asked by joquai1 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
He claims that he is not the "tuxedo type" whatever that may be. But is there any suggestions as to what he can wear, that wont throw every one else off. Or should i say, throw the girls off. Some of the groomsmen feel the same way.
2007-03-13 08:08:07 · update #1
Make sure everyone, bride, groom, wedding party, and guests, are wearing the same "level" of formality.
Is your gown ACTUALLY a formal gown? With train and veil and such? Or is it informal? If it is informal, then a tux would not be appropriate anyhow. Business suits are worn for informal weddings, not tuxedos.
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as semi-formal, as per etiquette. There is formal (white tie), formal (black tie), informal, and casual. I suggest consulting a Miss Manners book to figure out which of these you are aiming for.
2007-03-13 18:08:28 · answer #1 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can't say I blame him for not wanting to wear rental clothing on his wedding day! Why not let the wedding be a reason to buy him a really nice suit that he can wear again?
In my parent's generation all the men just wore their best suits to get married in.. no one worried about matching their groomsmen! Not sure when that started... I assume it's because the well to do all had their own formal clothing and the middle class was trying to emulate them.. thus pops up the tuxedo rental shop!
Good luck with your wedding! Remember it's HIS too so let him make some choices too :)
2007-03-13 09:06:57 · answer #2 · answered by endorable 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say a nice suit, or I would not try for a formal wedding. You could have a casual wedding where the groom could wear something much more casual, but you can't have a formal event with the main focus dressed like he's going out for a regular evening.
2007-03-13 08:40:54 · answer #3 · answered by melouofs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He can wear a nice suit, no real requirements for a tux. However, today's tuxedo's are more hip and happening. My fiance chose his from Tuxedo Juncton...www.tuxedojunction.com. Take him to some shops and show him what's available, he may change his mind. If you really want him in a tux, tell him it's ONE DAY it won't kill him to compromise on your special day.
2007-03-13 08:55:41 · answer #4 · answered by Brandy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son refused to wear a tie for his. He picked out a longer mandrin collared jacket with a mandrin collared shirt. They had a button cover at the neck instead of a tie. The guys looked REAL nice. Similar to this but not quite.
http://www.jimsformalwear.com/tux909.htm
Take a trip to the tux store together. He might be surprised in what's available, that he r-e-a-l-l-y likes.
2007-03-13 08:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by weddrev 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he is in the military, he could wear his Class A's, which is the formal military uniform.
He could also wear a suit that he would wear to the office.
There are lot's of different choices that he will still look great without looking ghetto.
2007-03-13 07:46:12 · answer #6 · answered by prettycute4u62040 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What about just a simple but elegant black suit? If you go to a tuxedo shop, they should have several samples of good suits that aren't tuxes. Best Wishes.
2007-03-13 08:44:51 · answer #7 · answered by stseukn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got married in January 2007 and I did not want my groom to wear a tux.He wore a gray pinstripped suit with a colored tie.He really stood out from the groomsmens that wore tuxes.
Hope this helps. Good luck!!!
2007-03-13 08:21:10 · answer #8 · answered by martini_40727 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A different kind of suit. It doesn't have to be a tux. There are a million choices: cut of the jacket, pants, type of tie, colors, the list goes on. Check it out, see if he likes any.
2007-03-13 07:41:59 · answer #9 · answered by Maudie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well by the time all the guys pay for a tux why not all get a real nice suit and then get the ties an stuff in your wedding colors it could work
2007-03-13 09:00:26 · answer #10 · answered by michelle H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋