One of the most important suits or tuxes you’ll ever choose in your lifetime is the one you plan on wearing to your wedding. Like your bride, what you wear is a major decision as you’ll be on display all day. You want to fit in with the theme and vision your partner has while also staying true to your own fashion sense, style, and swag. Below, are a few tips on how to find the right suit or tux for your wedding.

Browse the Internet
If you’ve never bought a suit before, then purchasing one online isn’t recommended, but it can be a great place to get ideas. Browse the web to see what’s out there. What types of suits and tuxedos are in style? What are the most popular colors? What cut are you most interested in? Now compare your findings with the details your bride-to-be has shared with you about the wedding like color and theme. You may also need to decide if you want to buy or rent your suit or tux. Sometimes the cost of buying a suit is less than that of a rental, and you get to keep the suit for future formal occasions. You can even have it tailored to fit just right – not something you can do with a rental.

Tuxedo or Suit
Next, you need to decide whether you’re going to shop for a tuxedo or a suit. Some differences between the two include satin found on tuxedos, tails on jackets, and varying lapels. The decision will boil down to your personal preferences and the theme of the wedding. A more formal wedding would require a tuxedo.

Go Try Them Out
You have an idea of what you want, you have a list of the details on the wedding theme and colors, now you’re ready to try on some options. Visit nearby suit and tuxedo shops with tailoring services, or rental shops. Try on a few different styles to get a feel for how it looks and feels on you. Have the them take your measurements, and show you a good selection of suits, tuxedos, or rentals. You can opt to take your groomsmen along with you. While you make look great in one style, it may not be as fitting for some of the other guys. Having everyone there to try things on and get measured, ensures that you all looking handsome next to the beautiful bride and bridesmaids.

You may not want to have much to do with the details of the wedding day, but when it comes to groom and groomsmen attire, you should definitely put forth the effort. Take your ideas, your partner’s ideas, and the options available and determine which suit or tuxedo is most fitting for your wedding day.