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Some of you already know that organizing a wedding can sometimes be an obstacle course. Between the seating plan, the caterer, or even choosing the right playlist to please everyone, you can quickly find yourself faced with difficult choices.
One element that should not be a chore but a real pleasure, on the other hand, is the choice of attire. Some will want a very classic wedding, in a morning coat or tuxedo, others have in mind to adopt a more casual, less formal, sometimes bohemian style. Be warned, however, that this is certainly the choice that requires the most rigor to achieve the desired result. Follow our advice to stay elegant on the day of the ceremony and choose the right wedding suit.
Married? Invited? Under the pines, at the beach or in the countryside, this guide is for you! It is also for those who wish to dress more classically on the day of the event and adopt a more casual outfit for the cocktail party, the evening, or the brunch the next day.
This is the most important element when it comes to choosing an outfit for your wedding. You can choose the most classic shape and style (which we will discuss next), but by combining it with a more “casual” material, you will stand out from traditional styles and give your wedding a more “cool” and relaxed feel.
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The ultimate summer fabric, it is produced from the plant of the same name. In addition to being a good ally for high temperatures, linen is produced in France and Belgium with a very low carbon footprint. Thanks to its less precious appearance than classic virgin wool, linen is particularly interesting in a casual wedding outfit.
Of course, you have to accept that it wrinkles more quickly, but that's also part of its charm.
Certainly our top recommendation for casual attire for a wedding. This blend is perfect when temperatures rise, it is particularly thermo-regulating and has the advantage of not creasing.
The great weavers, particularly Italian, offer a very large number of colors in this quality, from the most classic blues to greens, including a palette of beiges that can bring a different touch to your outfit.
It's a pretty obvious choice when you want to wear a suit but keep a relaxed and casual style. It comes in almost every color. Note that cotton wrinkles and breathes less well than the other materials presented here, especially our last recommended material: Fresco.
Note that cotton wrinkles and breathes less well than the other materials presented here, and in particular our last recommended material: Fresco.
This fabric, little known until a few years ago, is the perfect ally for weddings. It breathes, it does not crease and it hangs perfectly. All these qualities are due to the way it is woven: the wool threads are twisted and wound around themselves a large number of times. This creates a crisp, fairly dry and airy fabric. A dream for the summer and therefore for the wedding season.
When it comes to casual attire for a wedding, after the question of materials, that of colors is crucial. As we mentioned, you can choose very classic style elements and move away from a certain formality by combining them with a more daring color. A brief review of the alternatives that seem relevant to us at Swann.
It is the classic color of the blazer or suit. No constraints, no restrictions, treat yourself, blue and its derivatives are easy to match, always very elegant and therefore allow you the audacity to create an ideal outfit for a casual wedding. Same sky, as you can see in our photo report on the beach.
Beige is not the color that we readily associate with suits in our imagination. And yet it can be terribly chic and casual at the same time. Take just one example in the person of Jean D'ormesson, beige suit, sky blue shirt, navy tie and black moccasins.... An icon of French style.
Opt for light beiges and avoid those that are close to sand or gray (unless your tan allows it), add a light sky blue shirt and play around with the tie you choose (there are no rules).
For shoes, go for dark brown to stay chic, and if you want to perfect your very French style, dare to wear black shoes.
Burgundy or green suits are in fashion at the moment. These are strong colors that require the rest of the outfit to be very sober: white or sky blue shirt, plain tie. A wedding is certainly the best occasion to dare to wear these unusual colors, which are sure to give you a trendy look.
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As you have seen, thanks to the different materials and colors, you can give your wedding outfit a chic and rustic look without falling into bad taste and ridicule. All you need to do is be daring and, above all, confident and feel good about yourself. It's not about dressing up, but about feeling completely yourself on this special day. As you can see, thanks to the different materials and colors, you can give your wedding outfit a chic and rustic look without falling into bad taste and ridicule. All you need to do is be bold and, above all, be confident and feel good about yourself. It's not about dressing up, but about feeling completely yourself on this special day.
Two-button jacket, mock three-button or double-breasted? It doesn't really matter, but whatever you choose, go for relatively wide lapels that give a certain fullness to the upper body.
Choose a natural shoulder that follows the line of your build, with light padding. The 1 high back vents accentuate the curve of the back and give you even more comfort.
A peack Lapel generally reserved for double-breasted suits or tuxedo jackets, but which can also have a nice effect on a single-breasted jacket, a very Italian style.
This is the one you see on all the classic costumes nowadays, no chance of getting it wrong. 8 cm or more, especially if you are tall
A little, a lot or no padding at all (pieces of felted fabric with varying degrees of padding to create the height of the shoulder), here again anything is possible. For a more relaxed and casual look, it is preferable to opt for a soft shoulder with little or no padding, which will reinforce the less formal look.
In Italy, it is called the Barchetta (it is reminiscent of the shape of a boat), more elegant than a straight, rectilinear pocket, it follows the shape of your bust.
Very sporty and casual, it is only worth choosing if the side pockets are also patch pockets.
These are the most classic pockets, you can't go wrong. Choose these pockets to bring a touch of formality to your outfit if you have chosen a linen in an unusual color.
For an even more casual look, you can choose patch pockets, and for a timeless Italian style, choose rounded ones. At Swann, it's a bit of a signature.
Choose horns if you're traditional, otherwise resin or galalith will look great while respecting the environment.
For the buttons, there are no particular rules other than matching them with your shoes, and in a color that is fairly close to the fabric if you don't want them to stand out too much. Otherwise, treat yourself.
With a belt if you want to wear it with a belt. Otherwise, prefer side adjusters, which are much more comfortable and elegant. This gives a very clean look, without a belt that would cut the silhouette.
Side adjusters, on the other hand, are not recommended for people with a large stomach.
The most classic pockets are slanted pockets, which are also the most practical because they are the most easily accessible. If you want to add a little formality, you can also choose inseam pockets (the opening follows the seam line along the leg).
The two jet pockets with buttons are the most common nowadays. If you want a slightly more retro look, you can also decide to have just one, on the right for example.
At Swann, we are aficionados of turn-up hems. As well as adding a little more weight to the fabric and therefore a neater fall, they also allow you to emphasize the line of your shoes.
With a slight break for the more classic or slightly above the shoes, especially if you want a fairly narrow bottom; 4 cm is the right height for the turn-up in our opinion, you can always try 5 cm for a more Italian and more marked style.
At Swann, we like a fitted cut but with sufficient ease, and a good jacket length (just below the buttocks). A fairly high armhole, to free up movement and give a more pronounced curve to the chest, and the placement of the closure button at the thinnest or widest part of the waist, to balance the silhouette. Finally, it is important that the jacket is “tied” at the collar (the collar of the jacket is pressed against the collar of the shirt). All these elements are quite difficult to find in ready-to-wear, and that is also why we decided some time ago, and after the shirt, to start measuring for suits.
We will be delighted to welcome you by appointment to our Parisian boutique to help you discover all these elements and to assist you in creating your wedding outfit. After taking your measurements, you can expect your suit to take between 4 and 5 weeks to be delivered.
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