How to Coordinate Your Groomsmen’s Suits: Creating a Cohesive Style
Every detail counts when it comes to your wedding day, which includes your groomsmen. While you should undoubtedly stand out as the groom, creating a well-coordinated look for your wedding party brings a sense of harmony and sophistication to the entire celebration.
So, how do you strike that perfect balance between being the focal point and ensuring your groomsmen complement your style? At Roberto Vicentti, we believe it all comes down to three pillars: colour, contrast, and consistency.
1. Choose a Dominant Colour Palette
Start with the overall aesthetic of your wedding. Whether you're leaning towards classic navy, elegant green, or warm neutrals, this palette should inform the suiting choices for you and your groomsmen.
Your suit might be a richer or more distinctive shade within that palette – a deep green or textured charcoal – while your groomsmen wear lighter variations. This subtle distinction ensures cohesion without compromising your spotlight.
On the other hand, if you would prefer to wear a different colour from your groomsmen, keep the suits cohesive in shade. Wear emerald green and dress your groomsmen in navy blue, for example, instead of mixing light and dark shades.
2. Create Contrast with Elegance
You don’t have to match from head to toe.Some of the best-dressed wedding parties introduce contrast in the smartest of ways:
- Accessories: Opt for a different tie, cravat, or pocket square to subtly set yourself apart.
- Waistcoats: Choose a double-breasted waistcoat for yourself and simpler, single-breasted styles for your groomsmen.
- Fabric or Finish: Even slight differences in fabric texture, like a matte finish versus a slight sheen, can create visual impact.
3. Keep the Formality Level Consistent
One of the most common mistakes is mixing formality levels. Your groomsmen shouldn’t wear casual separates if you're in a three-piece suit or frac. Keeping everyone within the same degree of formality is key to a polished, unified look.
If you're going for black-tie elegance, keep everyone in formalwear, with refined variations in lapel style, button configurations, or accessories. If it’s a summer garden wedding, lighter suits across the board with breathable fabrics will keep things both stylish and season-appropriate.
4. Fit Is Everything
Even the most coordinated looks can fall flat if the fit isn’t right. Encourage your groomsmen to have their suits tailored well ahead of the big day. At Roberto Vicentti, our suits are designed to offer timeless elegance with a contemporary fit, ensuring everyone looks and feels confident from the aisle to the afterparty.
Coordinating your groomsmen’s style is about curating a visual story that supports your own. And remember – this is one of the most photographed days of your life. When you and your groomsmen are dressed in a cohesive and elevated way, the result is striking. From walking shots to group portraits, you’ll appreciate the effort when the album arrives.
With Roberto Vicentti, you’re not just dressing for a day – you’re crafting a timeless memory. Let your suit lead the way.
