wedding attire
The Morning Suit
Weddings are a great occasion to dress up. And if there's one outfit that's particularly rare, it's formal wear. Whether it's a morning suit or a tailcoat, these are outfits you'll only see at weddings. If you want to be original and traditional, then choose one of these three options that might suit you.
The absolute classic
The morning suit is a highly codified garment and will necessarily be worn as a three-piece suit. Generally, the trousers will be charcoal grey with stripes (cashmere stripes) and the jacket black or very dark grey in a rather smooth fabric such as a twill wool. The waistcoat should be in a lighter shade and create a strong contrast.
The contrast waistcoat
The waistcoat will mainly depend on the event, and it can be ecru, yellow, sky blue, or another light shade for a summer wedding. You have quite a bit of freedom in choosing the waistcoat, as long as it contrasts well with the jacket.
The cashmere stripe trousers
The trousers should be in a slightly lighter shade with more or less visible stripes. We have a wide choice of stripes, from the thinnest to the widest. The trousers should be flat-front if you want to follow the rules by the Book.
An alternative to the most classic configuration is to wear an outfit in the same fabric, which makes it a little less traditional. Shades of grey, from light to charcoal or navy blue, are classic colours that work very well. Take inspiration from English or Spanish courts.
Wedding outfit
The Frac
This ceremonial attire can be called by different names: tailcoat, white tie, or evening dress. The tailcoat, now even rarer than the morning coat, is the most formal attire for a wedding. Its black and white appearance is highly codified and particularly suitable for weddings with a very formal protocol.
The white waistcoat
The waistcoat must be white, in "Marcella" honeycomb pique cotton. With a very specific cut, it cannot be used in any other outfit than a tailcoat. The shirt must have a wing collar, a pleated bib, and double cuffs.
A complex and codified cut
Short in front, split in the back—the Long Jacket is based on a highly codified silhouette. Cut from a deep black with silk-covered peak lapels, its buttons feature the same black satin, forming a continuous surface of contained luxury. Every detail serves the cut. Nothing more.
White tie
The outfit is completed by a white bow tie, which can be made from the same white pique or Marcella cotton fabric as the waistcoat, or from white silk.