Groom Style for a Civil Partnership

When choosing a suit for your civil partnership let your individual style shine through...

Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you I have a very individual style. My love of clothes and in particular shoes is well known!

So when it comes to choosing a suit for your civil partnership, I am sometimes shocked when I see images in magazines of gay men wearing matching white suits and pink ties, how original is that! Just because you are having a civil partnership it doesn’t mean that you have to look like a gay cliché, or a pair of matching bookends!

For your special day your individual style should shine through. You’ve put a lot of thought and effort into creating the day that you both want for yourselves and your guests. What you wear speaks volumes about who you are. A well made suit whether bespoke or off the peg can really boost your confidence and, with the right accessories and excellent grooming, you’ll look and feel a million dollars.

A good suit is always an investment and, nowadays doesn’t have to cost the earth. You can even design your own suits online with the aid of a company like www.asuitthatfits.com. The beauty of a service like this is that you can add customised details that will give it your individual style.

When choosing a suit it is always important to choose the right fabric for the season (you don’t want to be wearing a heavy tweed in July or linen in December!), and a good tailor will always advise you. Invest in a suit that is not going to be a one hit wonder. By this I mean choosing a style that you can wear after your civil partnership. A classic suit is a joy forever, and remember, if it becomes your favourite for style and fit, if and when it does wear out you’ll have the perfect template to replace it.

Accessorise to your hearts content if you wish, but remember less is more. A beautiful silk tie (I always favour a Windsor Knot, make a statement!), add a silk handkerchief to you top pocket making sure it doesn’t match the tie, and add the finishing details of cufflinks, stick pin, a good watch and fabulous shoes.

Article by London Based Wedding Planner Lester Gethings

Image Courtesy of James-Sherwood.com

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