While the bride tends to reap all the attention on the wedding day, it’s the groom that’ll meet guests, wait at the altar, remove the garter, and be an all-around mensch to his new spouse. But looking good is a two-way street and as stunning as your bridal dress may be, if your spouse doesn’t match you in terms of quality or “wow” factor, then that’s something you’ll likely want to amend. So join us as we wrap up the main grooms’ clothing trends for 2016.
If there is one overarching trend when it comes to grooms in this era, it’s the fact that grooms are putting more effort in order to add their own flavor to their big day and the modern groom is not afraid to push boundaries in pursuit of something new. So what new trends have grooms bubbling with excitement?
Firstly, the days where one-colored or plain-colored pieces ran supreme are over. According to Fiyin of Groomspiration, “The one colored or plain colored pieces have been replaced with mismatched alternatives like waistcoats for a three-piece style suit in a different color from the trousers and jacket.” Grooms are also encouraged to try a patterned shirt with tweed or even a patterned tie or printed bow tie.
Following on the mismatching pieces trend, colored suits have also gained in popularity as people grow tried of the traditional, black, white, and grey suits. Many grooms are opting for hues of brown and burgundy to capture a rustic and earthy feel. They’re also trying more bright hues of navy blue to give new life to the classic wedding color. Of course, if you’re going with a non-traditional color, be sure you consult with your bride so that you both match.
Finally, mirroring the trend amongst brides who request a variety of hues and styles for their bridesmaids instead of them all sharing the same dress, consider doing the same with your groomsmen. Leave the suspenders at home and let their imaginations go wild if you have a wedding theme, like The Great Gatsby. Having a line of groomsmen also dressed a special way will make your walk down the aisle not only memorable, but perfect for sharing on Facebook!
