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The buttons on your vest
Your costume ‘s accessories start with your buttons, the smallest details of your outfit. Choose a colour that matches the styling of your party. Does the vest of your costume have several buttons? Then fasten only the top button. A jacket with only one button, like the dinner jacket, you may either leave it open or button it. According to tradition, you fasten your vest when you stand up. Only when you sit down may you undo the buttons.
Tie, bow tie, foulard
Sometimes the tie, bow tie and foulard seem like accessories that you may combine with your costume yourself to your heart's content. Yet there are some rules. Traditionally, the necktie is worn only with the jacquet or tailored suit , although the dress code cravate noire allows a black tie on a dinner jacket. A bow tie is part of the classic dinner jacket outfit and is preferably knotted in the traditional way. A foulard is a type of scarf that was very popular a few decades ago. It was often combined with the traditional tailcoat.
Pochet
The pocket square is the piece of fabric in the left breast pocket of your jacket that should protrude a maximum of half an inch. Traditionally, it should be bright white and clean, as it was supposed to dab women's tears. Nowadays, men are increasingly opting for a coloured pocket square to match the wedding theme or to make their costume stand out. Are you wearing a boutonniere on your wedding day, or a dinner jacket? Then omit the pocket square.
Braces
For a long time, braces were mainly used as a functional accessory under a man's suit. Later, the ‘belt’ took over this role. Etiquette dictated that braces be fastened in special buttonholes on the inside of the trousers. For years, they were not allowed to be visible while wearing the costume. Meanwhile, braces have become a real eye-catcher . Combine them with a bow tie for the ultimate vintage look.
Cufflinks
Cufflinks also had a mainly practical function until a few centuries ago: they kept the sleeves of men's shirts closed, when fixed buttons were not yet ‘in’. Cufflinks can be found in many different designs, styles and colours. Today, you can customise and personalise these accessories according to your wedding outfit. For example, have your initials or logo engraved for an extra romantic detail.
Hat
A few decades ago, hats were much more frequent at weddings than today. Men often wore hats in combination with the traditional tailcoat. Today, hats are fun accessories that can complete your look: bowler hats, trilby models, top hats,... the possibilities are endless. According to etiquette, you take off your hat when entering the venue and when speaking to a lady, like a true gentleman.
Socks
A less conspicuous part of your outfit, but you can do really nice things with them: the socks under your wedding suit. If you are going for a classic and traditional look, choose socks in the same colour as your wedding suit. For some years now, however, grooms have been wiping their feet here, looking for ones that steal the show. Striking colours or prints, let your imagination run wild!
Stand out
Whether you choose a tie or a bow tie as a groom, braces or cufflinks: you can stand out at your own wedding! So go for the ultimate combination of accessories with your wedding suit and create that once-in-a-lifetime look for your wedding party!
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