Deciding exactly which suit your dad should wear to your wedding can be difficult since there are a surprising number of suit options out there.
Father of the bride tuxedo.
It s a good idea to keep this rule of thumb in mind.
In the case of casual weddings the father of the bride should opt for a blazer or a light summer suit.
And you may already own a tux.
But if the groom prefers a suit wearing a tuxedo might be overkill.
If he looks like he s headed to the office he s doing it wrong.
If you re renting a tuxedo from a brick and mortar store rather than somewhere online choose a spot near the wedding location order or go to your local tux shop if it s not the one you ll be picking up at formalwear chains will usually be willing to send your measurements and order to.
If the wedding party is also wearing tuxedos and bow ties this is the one case where it s fine for dad to match.
Father of the bride is a 1991 american comedy film starring steve martin diane keaton kimberly williams in her film debut george newbern martin short b.
Banks as the fob in the film father of bride.
If so and if the tux is an appropriate color work with that.
Or if the groom and bridal party are wearing tuxedos the father of the bride or groom should also wear a tuxedo.
If the groom is going to wear a tux the father of the bride should do the same.
For a more formal look depending on the event peaked notched or shawl lapels could be worn.
The father of the bride s tux could be single or double breasted.
If you are wanting a more casual look for a less formal event a linen suit or a guayabera especially for summer outdoor weddings beach weddings with dark hued pants is yet.
But remember all the tuxedo s should be the same color usually black no blue tuxedos please remember steve martin s character mr.
While you don t have to opt for a.
Wong and kieran culkin it is a remake of the 1950 film of the same name martin portrays george banks a businessman and owner of an athletic shoe company called side kicks who when he finds out his daughter is getting married.
If the wedding s black tie it s time to get out your tux or rent or buy a new one.
A classic black tuxedo and bow tie with black patent leather shoes work best for a formal father of the bride attire as tuxedos are more formal than suits.
The traditional answer to what should the father of the bride wear match dad s tux or suit with the groomsmen.
You can t go wrong having the father of the bride wear the same color tux or suit as the groomsmen even if his style varies slightly.