After that amazing proposal and her saying yes, you must be looking forward to a memorable wedding!
As the groom, your goal is to be as stunning as your beautiful bride. So, you also have to focus on your presence at the wedding.
All eyes will be on you, and you have to make sure that your guests will all be impressed as they stare at you looking über dapper on the most special day of your life.
Here, we will be your guide on how to style your overall outfit with the perfect neckwear base on your body build, wedding theme and of course, your personal style.
Let’s begin, shall we?
Classic Cravat or Modern Tie?
First, you have to ask yourself some questions to set yourself on the right track. Do you opt for a traditional, highly ornate wedding cravat, or a more modern, elegant wedding tie?
But before you decide, it’s important to know that both choices are equally valid. However, you may have to consider a few factors to help you decide what’s best to wear.
Here, let us help you run down the pros and cons of each option:
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Your Body Build
We can all agree that the key to looking sharp and sleek is dressing up for your own body type.
If you’re tall and slim, you might want to consider wearing a wedding cravat to add bulk to your build and make you look broader.
But if you’re trying to slim down and add some height to your physique, try wearing a crisp wedding tie for that vertical line to achieve that balanced look.
It is also a must to know that both options calls for a waistcoat.
Whether you’re on a leaner or broader side, waistcoats will always work with a tie or a cravat so you’ll have a neat and slimmer silhouette.
READ: Here’s a guide to find the perfect tie size and length for you!
Good news is, DQT offers both affordable and high quality wedding tie sets and wedding cravats sets with matching waistcoats or pocket squares— don’t forget to check them out!
- Wedding Theme and Venue
Another factor that you need to consider is your wedding theme or motif and the overall vibe of the event.
A traditional wedding theme calls for a highly formal wedding cravat. This is such a classic wedding choice and can make you look like Prince Charming mixed with David Beckham at the Royal Wedding!
But if you want to have a more contemporary wedding theme and want to stick with a black tie dress code, you’ve got to have a modern wedding tie that will perfectly work with your luxurious tuxedo.
You should also consider the venue of your wedding ceremony and reception. A well-picked cravat will look stunning in a dramatic grand ballroom or a swanky hotel venue.
While for a more contemporary event’s place with a smart casual dress code, the modern wedding tie will bring such an extra-luxe look.
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Your Personal Style
Above all else, it will all boil down to your personal style and how confident you are with what you wear.
Cravats are certainly the more flamboyant option, since they are not worn as often as ties in a day-to-day life. They stand out more and heighten the sense of occasion that’s integral to most weddings.
While you obviously want your wedding attire to catch attention and stand out as the groom, it’s worth understanding that cravats suit those with big, confident personalities best. They make such a loud statement that they must require a certain force of character to truly carry off the entire look.
On the other hand, ties offer a sharper more modern option. Wedding ties are more refined, and lean towards minimalism.
This characteristics will suit gentlemen that doesn’t have much experience with dressing up and still developing their sense of style.
It is also best to consider investing on a high quality necktie that you can envision wearing again at other special events aside from your own wedding.
The Choice is Yours
Whether wedding cravats or wedding ties suit you better is largely a question of your confidence level, build, and style preferences.
There is no universally-applicable rule for choosing between a tie and cravat. But if you bear in mind the guidelines we have laid down here, you’re certain to find something that will suit you.
Neither is better than the other. They can and will both look great, but you’ve got to make sure that you feel comfortable in what you’re wearing, you’re clean and groomed, and you’ve got a smile on your face!
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