Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 80)

1. Tweed / check suits. Since the popularity of Peaky Blinders , the demand for tweed and checkered suits and accessories has rocketed, and you can buy a matching flat cap with your tweed suits for the full effect. Designers have even brought out matching boys’ suits which suggests it is a trend here to stay, and lighter weight versions suitable for summer weddings are now also available. 2. Lounge suits. These suits are perfect for those looking for a lighter weight suit, with lots of options to choose from. Softer pastel-coloured suits in blues, silver grey and beige look perfect as a three-piece or with a contrasting waistcoat. You could combine plain trousers with a check jacket and waistcoat for something different, and there are ranges of mix-and-match suits available to create an individual look. These are also a great way of differentiating the groom from the groomsmen. 3. Tailcoats. Although tails are not on everyone’s wish list, they are still a popular style especially once you have tried them on and admired yourself in the mirror. Grooms continue to be pleasantly surprised how handsome and grand they feel when experimenting with a slim-fit tailcoat. 4. Accessories. Traditionally, grooms followed the colour scheme, however, nowadays grooms tend to kit themselves and their groomsmen in their own unique ‘wedding suit’. The choice of waistcoats and neckwear have started to be chosen around the suit and more neutral colours rather than opting for colours matching the bridesmaids or flowers. THE GROOM The options for the perfect wedding suit have never been as good as they are today, especially if you keep these key questions in mind: • Does your wedding venue influence the style of your suit? • Do you need to think about the time of year and location of your wedding? • Do you have a theme or colour scheme you need it to complement? To help you, listed below are some of your options. Groom advice from Alex Rathkey, elegansmenswear.com 80