Morning Suit and Tailcoat made-to-measure in Paris

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.