Groomsmen Fashion Trends: What They’re WearingWhile the eyes of wedding guests seem to be automatically drawn towards the bride and what she's wearing, there's no reason the fashions worn by the rest of the bridal party can't be equally as enticing, including those sported by the groomsmen, who are among the most visible participants in the wedding.
Over the years, groomsmen fashion trends have gone through a number of changes. Remember the light blue tuxes of the 70s, complete with ultra-large bow ties and ruffled shirts? Thank goodness those days are gone! Instead, in the 21st century, styles are much more eclectic and many different fashion trends for men are considered more than acceptable for a wedding.
It seems that these days, bow ties are passé. The standard tie is much more popular than the bow tie, even for very formal weddings. In addition, the ascot or cravat is often part of the outfit. These wide, long ties hail from the English tradition and look quite dapper with a morning coat and are appropriate for weddings held later in the day as well. And with the bow ties went the matching cummerbunds, which are no longer popular either. Instead, vests are much more common and are often worn in the same color as the tie, sometimes with a subtle print (a.k.a. white-on-white or black-on-silver)
For after- 6 pm formal weddings, the black tie-and-tails look is still the preferred standard of dress for many wedding parties. However, if the bride is hoping to match the groomsmen's outfits to her bridesmaid's dresses, she may ask the men to wear a black tux with ties and/or pocket hankies that match the girls. A good way to accomplish this is to save any fabric from dress alterations and have this extra yardage made into ties or hankies. The handkerchiefs are easy to make; the ties are a little harder and you might need to visit a seamstress or tailor for these creations.
While formal is always lovely, many brides and grooms have recently opted for a more casual look. This can involve simple dark colored suits of similar hues (i.e. don't mix black and brown!) with white shirts and matching ties or no ties at all. Another option is a khaki pant paired with a navy blazer. This is a sharp look and can be worn by almost anyone, regardless of body size. Again, these can be paired with a plain white or pastel-colored shirt, with or without a tie.
Other ideas? Seven Unlimited fashions boasts a pinstriped tuxedo for a little "gangsta" touch, Geoffrey Beene's one-button tux is all the rage and is flattering for all body styles, and there are even some hip hop versions of tuxes made by companies that cater to those with that style interest, including popular manufacturer Fubu.
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