Formal Wear Trends for Guys

Pin stripes and two-toned tuxedos are in, cumberbands are out and bow ties are making a comeback in groom and groomsman wedding attire.

“Traditionally, there are three types of lapels – peak, notch or shawl – for weddings suits,” says Bong Dela Cruz. “Designers are trying to improve on those styles.”

Ray Lozano notes that the look in pants and dress shirts is non-pleated with dress shirts having either wing or lay down collars.

Brighter colours are also in – particularly burgundy, lilac and purple. “Where colour is concerned the groomsmen are becoming better co-ordinated with the bridesmaids,” Lozano says.

Dela Cruz notes that most grooms still rent their tuxedos. “I will never understand why brides buy their wedding dresses but grooms only rent their tuxedos,” he says.

Text by Myron Love
Photography by Fred Elcheshen