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Wedding Wardrobe Changes by Nicole Conoyer
You know all eyes are going to be on you and you’re going to look stunning! But the girls don’t get to have all the fun. One of the biggest trends we’re seeing in wedding fashion for the coming year is bold, interesting menswear for the reception. More and more couples are going classic with their wedding attire and then slipping into something that will “wow” on the dance floor. So how can your man shake up the old wedding suit?
Images courtesy of Savvi Formalwear
STATEMENT JACKETS Local retailers like Savvi Formalwear are curating incredible collections of statement jackets. It’s all about texture and pattern right now. Sumptuous, embossed velvet, sequins, shimmering foil finishes and even floral-inspired patterns are gaining traction with grooms who love to make a grand entrance. BOLD COLORS Keep the timeless neutrals and greys for daytime, but change it up during cocktail hour. Think hot, saturated colors like fiery red or bright, inky blue. Some grooms trade their whole suit in for evening while others swap only jackets or shirts for an unexpected pop of color. 22 ThePinkBride.com
FOCAL SHOES Some guys refuse to give up comfort for style. They’ll be happy to hear that chunky, unapologetically stylish sneakers are more than welcome on the dance floor. For those who prefer more formal footwear, a simple change into a deeper color or shinier finish will turn heads and complement the rest of the look. INVERTED CONTRAST For a reception look that’s more understated and just as classic, grooms can invert their daytime color scheme for the reception. Black suit or tux for the wedding? They can switch to white with black
