The perfect groomsman: tips for a flawless look

Have you been chosen by the groom as his best man but you don't know where to start?

Hold on tight, we're here to help you get to one of the most amazing days of your life in the best possible way. Remember that after the bride and groom, you will be in the spotlight and for this reason you cannot help but worry about the dress you will wear. What you will have to do is find a sober and elegant outfit, coordinated with that of the groom and that is able to conquer the eyes of all those present.

After the parents of the spouses, it is the groomsman who cover several of the most important roles, such as guarding the wedding rings, preparing a tearful and equally moderate speech, entertaining guests during the celebrations and ... sitting at the table of honor with the spouses, a privilege granted to witnesses and a few other people.

The very first thing to do before deciding which dress you will wear is to compare yourself with the groom and understand if it will be an elegant wedding, a less formal one or even a themed wedding: always try to stay in line with the tenor of the wedding ceremony.

Your look will be perfect if coordinated with that of the groom and the father of the groom, without risking dominating the scene and diverting the attention of the guests from the real protagonists.

Follow these simple tips to avoid the risk of misfiring.

Two elements to consider before choosing the dress will be the time and season in which the two newlyweds decided to get married.

In fact, if the ceremony will take place in the morning, the etiquette requires you to wear the Tight or the Half Tight until late afternoon. Finally, he tries to orient you towards light shades of blue and gray to give more class to your look.

Otherwise, if the ceremony will take place after 18.00, then the choice will have to fall on the Frac.

Once you have determined the most suitable dress model for the occasion, try to choose the most appropriate fabric for the season you are in. In fact, in autumn and winter, you will have to select one of the 100% wool, wool and silk or wool and mohair fabrics. Similarly, in spring and summer our advice is to prefer dresses made with wool and silk blended fabrics. Although it may sound strange to our ears, this type of fabric, with a weight of 260 g / m, will give your body optimal transpiration.

After having determined the model and fabric of your dress, all that is left is the choice of color before moving on to the selection of accessories. Below you will discover the main colors most suitable for these special events.

-The timeless blue dress: thanks to its versatility, a blue with dark and decisive tones will best enhance the elegance of any wedding witness.

-The class of the gray suit: among the most suitable colors for this type of event we find anthracite gray, often associated with Tight and Half Tight dresses.

- The exception of the black suit: in the case of formal ceremonies, the use of black for the best man's suit is not recommended due to its frequent association with the tuxedo.

Last but not least: say NO to broken suits! As much as a split can be perfect for many occasions, it would be too casual for a formal wedding.

The icing on the cake is given by the accessories you will use to embellish your entire outfit.

Having found that according to etiquette the best man's shirt must be white, for a tie or bow tie combined with a clutch bag, prefer silk as a fabric and plain (sober) for the color. Please, try not to choose the same shade as the groom's accessories and if the latter decides to wear the boutonniere, also called boutonniere, you will have to do the same.

Finally, complete your look with the right socks! This accessory can give vent to your creativity by choosing from thousands of shades and patterns. To find out how to choose the right socks for an avant-garde look, read the article "Casual or elegant look? Start with the socks ".

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