Wedding Style Guide: Suits, Tuxedos & Dress Codes

Find Your Wedding Style

Explore looks for every role in the wedding.

A man wearing a classic black tuxedo with a white dress shirt, black bow tie, and a white floral boutonniere, standing in a bright, elegant hall with arched windows and white chairs.

Groom

Timeless looks for the biggest day.

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Groomsmen

Coordinated styles that stand out.

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Two men in formal black tuxedos with bow ties and white shirts standing in a classic wood-paneled room. The man on the left is adjusting his bow tie, while the man on the right looks on.

Best Man

Sharp, confident and distinguished.

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A man in a dark gray suit, white dress shirt, and patterned tie walks down an outdoor wedding aisle lined with flowers and guests.

Wedding Guest

Dress to impress for any wedding.

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A man in a navy blue tuxedo with a black bow tie and white shirt walks arm-in-arm with a woman in a white lace wedding gown inside a wood-paneled hall with arched windows.

Father of the Bride

Classic styles for a special role.

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Two young boys in formal suits walking hand-in-hand through an outdoor garden event courtyard. The boy on the left wears a black tuxedo with a white shirt and black bow tie, and the boy on the right wears a dark gray suit with a white shirt, blue tie, and brown dress shoes.

Kids & Boys

Dapper looks for the next generation.

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Wedding Dress Codes Explained

Understand the dress code so you can dress with confidence.

Black Tie

Tuxedo with bow tie, formal shirt, and patent leather shoes.

Black Tie Optional

Tuxedo or dark suit with a tie. Formal and elegant.

Formal / Evening

Dark suit or tuxedo. Elevated and refined.

Semi-Formal

Suit and tie in classic or seasonal colors.

Cocktail Attire

Dressy suit or blazer with refined accessories.

Beach / Destination

Lighter fabrics and laid-back, stylish looks.

Choose Your Look

Styles, colors, and details that make every wedding unforgettable.

A black tuxedo jacket displayed on a mannequin torso with a white dress shirt, black bow tie, and white pocket square, set against a softly blurred indoor event background with floral arrangements.

Tuxedos

A navy blue textured suit jacket displayed on a mannequin torso, styled with a white dress shirt, matching navy tie, and white pocket square, with a clothing rack in the background.

Suits

A men's formal accessory gift set in a black presentation box, featuring a black leather watch with a black strap, a black bow tie, silver cufflinks, a white pocket square, and a folded white cloth. A black dress shoe is partially visible on a beige marble surface.

Accessories

A fabric color swatch card labeled BLACKTIE FINEWEAR, showing multiple fabric swatches in navy, burgundy, gray, green, charcoal, and beige, arranged on a marble surface with folded fabrics in the background.

Colors & Swatches

Wedding Style FAQs

Answers to the most common questions.

The groom typically wears a tuxedo or a refined suit that sets him apart slightly from the groomsmen - whether through a different color, lapel style, or accessories. Our stylists can help coordinate the whole look.

They don't have to. Many wedding parties have groomsmen coordinate while the groom stands out with a different jacket color, lapel, or accessory. You can match exactly or mix styles - whatever suits your vision.

Black tie means a tuxedo, bow tie, and formal shirt. Formal wedding attire is slightly more flexible - a dark, well-tailored suit and tie can work - but a tuxedo always fits a black tie wedding.

For a black tie wedding, yes - a tuxedo is appropriate for guests. For less-formal weddings, a well-tailored suit is usually the better fit; check the invitation's dress code.

Order free BLACKTIE swatches and compare them to the dresses in natural light. Our stylists can also suggest coordinating ties and vests based on the designer and color.

Order several weeks before the wedding to allow time for delivery, trying everything on, and any alterations or size replacements. Check current delivery estimates before ordering. Standard shipping is free on qualifying U.S. orders of $99 or more.

Yes. Between our free Wedding Suit Planner and our stylists, we help coordinate looks, colors, and sizing for the groom, groomsmen, fathers, and guests.