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Danielle
Savvy December 2019

Groom's clothing?

Danielle, on September 9, 2019 at 10:26 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 7

Hi folks! When we began our planning for the guy's clothing (both groom and groomsmen) my FH picked out a smart looking tux and said that was his choice. A week later, he said he would probably be happier in just a black suit, but he wasn't sure where to get one. Last night, he asked if the guys can just wear black jeans with black button down shirts?


I have asked my bridesmaids to pick out a dressy dress or cocktail dress in either black or purple, but something they would like to wear again. My dress is a formal from David's Bridal. Am I being unreasonable to want the guys as dressed up as the girls? Won't the guys look silly being underdressed? Or should I let him make the decision? My brother (one of the groomsmen) said he would wear cargo shorts and flip-flops if that's what *I* wanted. I'm so confused! I don't want to be a bridezilla!


Help please?

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Latest activity by Formerbride, on September 10, 2019 at 9:17 AM
  • Mrsbdg
    Champion August 2017
    Mrsbdg ·
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    Would he be opposed to having them do dark chinos or black dress pants and a button down?

    Jeans seems extremely informal IMO. Is he doing it so they don't have to buy something new? I know Marshall's and TJMaxx have men's dress pants for $20-$40.


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  • Sara
    Expert October 2020
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    I don't like black jeans! And at this point in life every grown adult male should probably own a black suit so I don't think it's unreasonable to make them wear a suit... At least slacks... Fiance says all the time how dress pants are more comfortable then jeans!
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
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    I think it’s acceptable to ask them to wear a black suit. It’s something they could all wear again if they don’t already have one.
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  • Toni
    Expert November 2019
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    Yeah I don’t think jeans would look right. Sounds like suits would be best
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    His attire is his choice, but I would explain to him that his outfit should match the formality of the event, otherwise he might look a little silly.

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  • Sara
    Super October 2019
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    Yeah, I think you need to have a discussion about what would go well together, and I'd mention how good you think he'd look in a suit. I think slacks should be a minimum here, but if you can talk him back into a suit, that'd probably be best.

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  • Formerbride
    VIP June 2019
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    Does he have a suit he already owns that he can wear? Personally, I do not like jeans for a wedding. Ever.
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