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Attire Etiquette: How to wear your suit

Kate Donachy

It's all in the details. They can make or break your wardrobe, so we're giving you some tips on how to polish your look for your wedding day as well as tips to look your best in photos.

COAT- Always button your coat throughout the day until the reception.

COAT- Always button your coat throughout the day until the reception.

Keep it buttoned unless you sit down, then unbutton your coat.

Keep it buttoned unless you sit down, then unbutton your coat.

If your jacket is unbuttoned, your hands should gently tuck your jacket back before you put your hands in your pockets.

If your jacket is unbuttoned, your hands should gently tuck your jacket back before you put your hands in your pockets.

PANTS - A mid-break length on pant hem is most appropriate for formal, most timeless. 

PANTS - A mid-break length on pant hem is most appropriate for formal, most timeless. 

Don't load your pockets. Keep your look clean and pants smooth and crisp.  Any object in your pocket will cause creases.

Don't load your pockets. Keep your look clean and pants smooth and crisp.  Any object in your pocket will cause creases.

SHIRT CUFFS - Make sure your shirt cuffs come out 1/4" to 1/2" from the edge of your jacket/wrist.

SHIRT CUFFS - Make sure your shirt cuffs come out 1/4" to 1/2" from the edge of your jacket/wrist.

ACCESSORIES - All metal accessories should match - wrist, watch, cufflinks, tie clip. Be sure to keep accessories simple with matching finishes and don't wear everyday jewelry or sporting gear.

ACCESSORIES - All metal accessories should match - wrist, watch, cufflinks, tie clip. Be sure to keep accessories simple with matching finishes and don't wear everyday jewelry or sporting gear.

BOW TIE - When possible, bow tie should always be hand-tied for a thoughtfully elegant look.

BOW TIE - When possible, bow tie should always be hand-tied for a thoughtfully elegant look.

A hand-tied tie is worth the investment and completes the look.

A hand-tied tie is worth the investment and completes the look.

LONG TIE - A long tie should hit top of waistband on your pants. A single or double-windsor knot works best formal with moderate spread for the shirt collar.

LONG TIE - A long tie should hit top of waistband on your pants. A single or double-windsor knot works best formal with moderate spread for the shirt collar.

BOUTONNIERE - A fabric or metal lapel pin is best, as it won't droop or wear throughout the day.  If you do wear real flower or greenery, make sure it's small & simple, otherwise it can throw off the balance of your look if it's too big.LAP…

BOUTONNIERE - A fabric or metal lapel pin is best, as it won't droop or wear throughout the day.  If you do wear real flower or greenery, make sure it's small & simple, otherwise it can throw off the balance of your look if it's too big.

LAPEL PIN - Be sure that if your pin includes metal, wood or other materials that it matches the rest of your accessories (cufflinks, watch, etc.)

SOCKS - Fun patterns and colors are appropriate.  

SOCKS - Fun patterns and colors are appropriate.  

For formal, keep it classy & elegant with a solid or simple stripe.

For formal, keep it classy & elegant with a solid or simple stripe.

PHOTO TIPS:

  • Stand at an angle with your legs relaxed, one with your toes pointing out
  • Nothing in pockets
  • Straighten your tie
  • Try on entire outfit including undergarments before your wedding day
  • Polish your shoes
  • "Work" your clothes, highlight your unique style
  • Relax
  • Keep a lint roller handy
  • It's all in the details
Last but not least, always be a gentleman. It is completely in style.

Last but not least, always be a gentleman. It is completely in style.

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