How to Choose a Wedding Suit Colour: Tips and Guide

Mark Joel
Mark Joel
Feb 23, 2017 · 3 min read

Most men don’t wear a full suit on a daily basis and the sudden need for this kind of formal attire can leave the men feeling clueless in choosing the stylish wedding suit for their wedding day.

When choosing the right wedding suits for you there are many things to consider and one of them is the suit colour. The common idea in regards to a wedding suit is that you are restricted to traditional grey or black, but there are various suit colours to choose from that will compliment your wife-to-be’s dress and give you a more distinct look.

Tips for Choosing a Wedding Suit Colour:

  1. Textiles and Colours

When choosing your suit don’t just focus on the style, tailoring and colour of the suit, also think about its fabric and its texture. The fabric of your suit has a large influence in terms of appearance and giving a recognizable mark in your wedding apparel.

Tread carefully in choosing your fabric, and you’ll achieve the desired elegance and style you want. For example, a common brown suit in a shiny fabric should be avoided, but getting it in a wool mix or textured mohair can give you a classic vintage style.

2. Your Skin Tone and Colour

In preparing for your big day this will be the time for taking care for your skin, because your skin tone greatly affects your fashion choices. The tone of your skin does not restrict you to a certain colour, but can restrain you to certain shades. To have an idea of your skin tone there are scales you can check. Discuss this with your tailor as they should be experts in putting together great suit combinations for their clients.

3. Classic Never Goes Out of Style

There are reasons why the classic style of suit never go out in the mainstream market, and that’s because they are flattering and timeless. When choosing your suit, it is advisable to make a research and take a look at history. You can start with 1930’s and work your way through the decades.

4. Consult and Seek Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask your better half for their help in terms of choosing your suit colour. Remember that your suit colour should complement your brides dress to avoid any mishaps and a clash of your outfit. Choosing your outfit together will also mean that you are both happy with your choices and you as a groom will not be out of place on your big day.

We all know when it comes to wedding focuses a lot on the bride, but this day only comes around once. Follow your instincts with the help of your loved ones you can achieve the best look for your big day. If you are looking for a shop that has the widest range of wedding suits then you are in luck because the perfect wedding suits in New Zealand are made by Tailor Made Suits.

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