Tuxedo vs Suit for groom?

[Anonymous No.15386474]

Getting married in 3 months... church wedding where 50 people will be attending and reception will last from noon til the evening. I'm having a hard time deciding between two. Is a tuxedo considered too traditional these days?

[Anonymous No.15387174]

I wouldn't say so, tuxedo's are worn by many people still and very elegant. Just make sure you follow the rules when wearing a tuxedo so you look your best.

[CecilDrakeInSeattle !effayRxItQ No.15387194]

>>15386474
>too traditional

Jeez man. Why not be "progressive" and just wear cargo shorts and a t-shirt?

A tux is fine, but generally your close family such as your Father if you have one should also wear a tux. Your guests should know it's a more formal black tie event.

Personally I find a suit much more aesthetically pleasing and it fits into a noon and evening look. Guests will also find this easier to adhere to. Although in some ways, it will be dependant on which class you're from.

[Anonymous No.15387217]

no but unless you get it tailored its going to look like ass

and when else are you going to wear one? its a logistical issue if anything

[Anonymous No.15387248]

>>15386474

There's an easy answer to this question. Black tie is evening wear, it would be entirely out of place at a day event. Wear morning dress, since it's a formal event taking place in the daytime.

A dinner jacket, as the name implies, should only be worn for events that run from dinnertime onwards

[Anonymous No.15387263]

>>15387248
Correct answer

[CecilDrakeInSeattle !effayRxItQ No.15387272]

>>15387248
Technically speaking, but it's not really seen as a faux pas as a tux is a common thing at weddings despite the time of day. OP would be best to wear a suit wedding and the evening event tux but as it;'s one thing that blends into another, that's not really possible. Also if his guests are poor everyone will turn up in ill fitting hired clothes.

[Anonymous No.15387285]

>>15387248
This might have been true 100 years ago but unless you're marrying a Kennedy then there's no legitimate reason to wear Morning Dress in the USA.

[Anonymous No.15387449]

>>15387194
>Jeez man. Why not be "progressive" and just wear cargo shorts and a t-shirt?

I oly said this because I've looked at a lot of wedding photos of friends/family from recent times and I have yet to see someone wearing a tuxedo.

[Anonymous No.15387450]

Do what others are doing. You dont want to be the only one in black tie because you'll look like an autist who browses anime discussion websites. Also, a tux would be technically inappropriate before the evening.

[Anonymous No.15387577]

>>15387450
He's the groom. Others take his lead.

>>15386474
In the past among the upper classes, weddings were inherently formal occasions and called for formal dress. A daytime wedding would have morning dress (as people have pointed out) and anything after dark would have been black tie - or eventually dinner jackets (tuxedos).

The poor always did what they could. But it never works out well when people reach for what they can't afford.

These days, in America, weddings aren't necessarily seen as formal even among the rich, so you can wear a variety of clothes. As you think about your wedding, thing about the level of formality you want to convey to the guests. In other words, the dress should follow from everything else. I suspect your fiancé will have an opinion on what she thinks is the appropriate level as well. It's best to work that out with her as soon as possible. That said, if your wedding is 3 months away, Everything is likely already decided.

TLDR: Match your dress to the rest of the wedding. And whatever you do, don't rent.

[Anonymous No.15387645]

>>15387577
>TLDR: Match your dress to the rest of the wedding. And whatever you do, don't rent.
Thank you. Yes me and my groomsmen will be going to a master tailor soon to buy our suits. About 800 each.

I think based on the responses and what I expect others to wear at the event in general I'll go with a suit... with a bow tie. Now another question I have is whether or not I should go with a 3 piece or not.

[Anonymous No.15388332]

>>15387645
I'd forgo the waistcoat if for no other reason than everyone is going to assume you don't know the difference between a dinner jacket and a suit. But that might be an American-centric view.

Now that you've decided, I'll say that I think a suit is almost always the right answer these days unless you frequently have occasion to wear a tuxedo. It's much more useful to have another suit in the closet.

Hopefully it goes without mentioning, but charcoal (not black!) or possibly navy - especially in mid October. Crisp white broadcloth shirt, no pockets. If the suits are made to measure, I'd get two pairs of bottoms and highly consider putting braces buttons and no belt loops in at least 1. Braces are the best.

[Anonymous No.15389112]

If you have enough money to spend on an article of clothing that you'll probably only wear once every few years, then go ahead. Otherwise, just get a suit that you can wear more often

[Anonymous No.15389119]

>>15386474
Very few people get married in tuxedos any more.
If you're attending then don't wear a tux, for God's sake, don't be that guy.
If you're in the groom's party then just wear what they agreed on. If the groom isn't wearing a tux then you definitely shouldn't

[Anonymous No.15389173]

A good tuxedo is nice, but still not the appropriate attire for a wedding. White tie looks better and is the correct choice. However, if you have to choose between a good informal suit and shoddy black or white tie suits, I would go with the informal on a heartbeat.

[Anonymous No.15390169]

>>15387248
Correct. However, unless morningwear is required, it will look out of place when everyone else is going around in businesswear (suits).

Given that this is a daytime wedding and not an evening wedding, would recommend a nice suit (where you can actually play around a bit more with colors than you can with eveningwear).

[Anonymous No.15390179]

>>15388332
>unless you frequently have occasion to wear a tuxedo
I think many people find that upon acquiring a tuxedo they end up having more occasions to wear it than they thought they had. That was the case for me at least, even in southern california - had zero occasion for eveningwear until getting invited to a gala, and then went and bought a tux and had it tailored. Ever since I've been invited to 2-3 black-tie events a year. And as long as I don't get obese the tux can last basically forever given how rigid and slow changing black tie standards are.

[Anonymous No.15391077]

Thanks for the replies everyone really appreciate it because to be honest I haven't been concerned with what I wear until quite recently when I actually had to buy and plan an outfit for our engagement photos.

>>15388332
Great advice. I especially like the idea of having two pairs of pants one for suspenders and one without. Is it a good idea to wear suspenders over a belt for a wedding or is it just personal choice at that point? As for the color I like the idea of charcoal for me and navy for my groomsmen, especially because the bridesmaids will be wearing this color (pic related).
>>15389119
I am the groom.

[Anonymous No.15391077,2]

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