Yes, there are respected traditions to follow in the selection of men’s formalwear. Your individual choices should be based on the time of your ceremony, the season and the need for formality.

ULTRAFORMAL
This look creates the most formal wedding you can plan. It centers around the Black Full Dress Tailcoat with a white vest and tie for the groom and his wedding party (fathers included). At your option, the guests can be outfitted in a similar full dress look or slightly less formal tuxedo. Gloves, top hats and canes are often used.

Suggested Tuxedo: The Chaps Barrington Full Dress

FORMAL EVENING
The groom can choose from a black tuxedo year-round or a white dinner jacket for warmer weather. Both can utilize complimentary accessories. The men in the wedding party dress the same as the groom, perhaps with different accessories or a boutonniere. “Black Tie Invited” is recommended for the guests.

Suggested Tuxedo: The Chaps Barrington

ULTRAFORMAL DAYTIME
This look utilizes the “morning suit” and is recommended for weddings before 4 p.m. The groom is dressed in the cutaway coat with striped trousers, a grey vest, striped ascot or a 4-in-hand tie. The attendants and the fathers are outfitted the same, or they may choose the matching stroller coat with possible variations in the tie and shirt.

Suggested Tuxedo: The Chaps Providence

FORMAL DAYTIME
With a ceremony before 4 p.m., the groom chooses a grey stroller with striped trousers, pearl vests, and 4-in-hand tie with a white lay down collar shirt. The ushers and the fathers are dressed identical to the groom with a different boutonniere.

Suggested Tuxedo: The Chaps Stratford