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Let’s talk about your wedding party — specifically, the fine folks standing beside you. They’ve survived your worst breakups, your questionable facial hair experiments, and probably your DIY cocktail phase. They’re showing up for one of the biggest days of your life, and you’re going to stick them all in the same black rental tux?
Let’s raise the fashion bar, shall we?
I’m not here to bash tuxedos entirely. A perfectly tailored tux can be a thing of beauty. But for most modern weddings — especially the ones with personality, character, and a curated playlist…
The one-size-fits-all tux just doesn’t cut it anymore.
These days, the wedding party is anything but cookie-cutter, and yours will be off the hook, right?! You’ve got your lifelong friends, your siblings, maybe a cousin or two, and yes, sometimes your bestie from college who also happens to be a woman — and she deserves something better than being awkwardly handed a tux that doesn’t fit her style or your vibe.
Unisex or mixed-gender wedding parties are more common than ever, and they’re absolutely an opportunity to break the mold with style.
A beautifully tailored suit or chic pantsuit can look just as stunning as any gown — and feel infinitely more comfortable. No matter who your groomspeople are, the goal is the same: let them look like themselves, just elevate it for your occasion.
Back in my studio, I’ve worked with all kinds of wedding parties, and I can tell you this — when people wear what fits them, not just the theme, they stand taller, smile bigger, and dance harder. Trust me, I’ve seen the photos.
I’m a big fan of suits in unexpected shades — think forest green for fall, warm sand linen for summer, rich red for almost any season.
Instead of forcing everyone into the exact same suit, consider a coordinated palette. Maybe the groom wears a lighter tone, and the groomspeople wear complementary shades. Or maybe everyone wears the same jacket, but they get to play with accessories: ties, shoes, lapel pins, even patterned socks that hint at their personality.
…and let’s not forget about fabrics. If your wedding is outdoors in July, skip the thick wool. Lightweight cottons, linens, and tropical-weight wools keep your crew from melting — and from silently cursing you.
Accessories are where it gets fun. A floral tie here, a killer pair of loafers there. I once worked with a group where every jacket lining told a special story to that bride and groom. Custom, expressive, memorable. Otherwise, what are we doing?
Your people aren’t props. But they’re part of your story. Dress them like it.
And if you want a designer who gets that — who believes a suit should be a second skin, not a costume — you know where to find me. I’ll be the one holding a swatch book and gently judging your old prom photos.
