Choosing the right godfather costume is less complicated than it might seem. The decision should consider some details of the ceremony, beginning with the season and the time of day when it will happen. The outfit should also match the location, theme and style of the ceremony, appropriate to the formality of the union. This, in addition to restricting the options, helps to identify which pieces and accessories can be added to the look. Just like the dress patterns must be in accordance with that information, the men’s clothes must respect the rules. Paying attention to the theme of the party is also important so that the costumes do not become strange in opposition to the wedding decoration.
A velvet tuxedo, as interesting as it is, is not the right choice for summer and for a celebration that is not nocturnal. Just as something very cool and casual has nothing to do with the winter weather at a gala party. Beaten these first bureaucracies of the rules of etiquette and dress code, you can think of styles and how to play with them for a shining, well-dressed altar. Regardless of the choice, it is important to establish that the godparents are in accordance with what the altar pair is wearing.
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1. Rustic and/or beach
Weddings on the beach and in the countryside are naturally more casual even because they are synonymous with warm weather. Light colors match tone and temperature best. Because of the lower formality, even the tie can be dispensed with. Another possibility is to release shorts that make a composition with the suits and the moccasins shoes, if they follow the groom’s example.
2. Gala
In this case, the only possible bet is the tuxedo. The turtleneck and shawl collar blacks are classic and, because of their single button closure, the natural choice. However, consider midnight blue as a natural colour substitute. It has appeared on the red carpet and is more than a trend. For weddings that happen earlier, consider a light tuxedo. Simple black and white accessories are best friends: white shirt and black shoes, always.
3. Formal sober
For a traditional ceremony, with a more formal look from the godfathers, the darker three-piece suit or tuxedo is a good request. Weddings like this tend to use more obvious colors. The classics are black, navy blue and dark grey. Ties and cufflinks tend to make the difference. Subtle patterns and classics fit well, like a chalk stripe and discreet chess.
4. Formal colored
A formal wedding style means formal attire: pants, shirt, suit and tie. In it, neutral colours such as brown and grey always work well. But why not consider the most vibrant? After all, most of the party will wear the common shades. Wear a The most varied palette in the godparents may be the detail that differentiates them from the others, with ties butterfly also colored and/or with different textures. The most stripped tone brought by the colors can embrace well the combination with white sneakers.
5. Vintage
The vintage style is the chance to reproduce a look that is both formal and modern, and that’s why it’s the darling of hipsters and those who like to provoke conventions a bit. Panama hat, suspenders, butterfly ties, colored or patterned socks, formal shorts and even canes are some details that add a lot to the look. Choose key pieces to attract the attention of the production, but that do not cancel each other out. A pants with some print makes a better combination with a plain shirt and so on. Simple wedding decoration will be a great backdrop for more fashionable production like this.
6. Extravagant
Here the velvet tuxedo fits, as do shoes with some glitter, stonework and embroidery. Pants or suit prints look great too. But it’s always worth repeating: the groom must also be in this vibe for everything to make sense. One should never overshadow the protagonists of the night. Rings, necklaces and flashy bracelets can also be worn.
7. Navy
Suit, vest and tie in blue or navy blue, with the white shirt, make mention of fashion navyalready so successful and considered a classic. It is a sure bet for the godfathers, who can still put color to the clothes with a handkerchief and shine on the cufflinks. It is the obvious choice if the union has a blue wedding decoration.
8. Ying Yang
Use the same colors as the groom only in different parts. If he wears a black suit with a gray tie, reverse the colors with the pieces, which results in the black tie and gray suit. A silly change, but one that makes a lot of difference in the result to the altar.
9. Pastel tones
Since the men from the rest of the party will probably bet on neutral and closed tones, the godparents can help by bringing light tones into the environment. Baby blue, beige, light yellow and grey are some of the tips.
10. Tones of pink
For being a color considered feminine, for a long time the rose was out of the male wardrobe. But he’s in fashion now, and color has no gender! The men have surrendered to the pieces in light red and all shades of pink, and there are couples who implement the color in the composition requested from their godfathers.
Since clothing is the first way of expressing ourselves with the world, nothing is fairer than that the clothes of loved ones take into consideration a little of their personality. Even within the dress code of the wedding, it is possible to implement details and accessories that put a little sauce to the production. This is how the godmothers do it on their party dresses and the best men should do it. As much as they tend to have more neutral and traditional combinations, helping to find their best shape, which includes encouraging them to think about their wedding hairstyles, is a way to care and say that we care about them.