JJuunnee BBrriiddeess SSUUNNDDAAYY,, JJUUNNEE 1188,, 22001177 A special feature of your Cleveland Daily Banner Photo courtesy of the Jack Bennett family A2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, June 18, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com Fashion colors are trend in attire for the bridegroom By WILLIAM WRIGHT [email protected] New trends in groom attire are attracting lots of attention, as men turn to styles other than the basic black tuxedo. Today’s experts say the groom’s suit should still fit the formality of the occasion and coordinate well with his bride’s attire, but today’s groom can also try some- thing a little more colorful, yet tasteful, to mix up his standard wedding attire. “The latest trends in attire for grooms include fashion colors — whether it’s in your lighter or darker grey shades,” said Larry S. McDaniel, owner of The Town Squire Men’s Wear in Cleveland. “Then you have the new blues, they call it ‘the new navy,’ which is very big. This is a new, trend- ing look. Black is still in as far as the basic dress for formal attire. Vests and ties or bow ties are still in, but microfiber shirts with no pleats is another updated look. That’s probably 70 to 80 percent of our rentals with all of our for- mal affairs. “This new generation is going more into what I call ‘soft colors,’ whether it’s greys, mid-greys and charcoal greys. The new navy, which I really call a ‘suede blue,’ is really big on the bride’s list. One other color I don’t want to leave out is khaki tan for a desti- nation wedding, like on a beach. You can do it with no tie — just a shirt, vest and pants.” Even garden weddings are see- ing casual dress styles for today’s groom, which suggest fashion is the trend over the traditional look, according to McDaniel. “They come in and they get just the vest and tie or vest and bow Banner photos, WILLIAM WRIGHT tie, shirt and pants,” he said. “Because a lot of the wedding TRENDS IN GROOMS’ attire have changed over the years so that more color is parties now are dressing a little acceptable, especially for destination weddings and in warmer weather earlier in more casual. It’s a new trend that the day. Even the groom’s shoes are seeing some versatility, according to Larry we have been able to book for McDaniel, owner of The Town Squire Men’s Wear in Cleveland. “The patent leather local weddings. Our tux compa- is still the traditional, but we’re seeing a lot of cognac-brown shoes worn with your nies have allowed us to do this greys and blues,” he said. new fashion without the coat. The shirts are still basically white but the light blue is in, and even a black microfiber, but still the ivory or the white in the microfiber is the big look.” Chris Fleming, Hardwick’s vice president of marketing, and Rob Banner photo, WILLIAM WRIGHT Pierce, Hardwick’s merchandiser, HARDWICK’S Chris Fleming, seated, and Rob Pierce, go over their agreed there is a real change in trends in groom’s attire, which traditional black tie attire while adding a modern take, using a spread col- America’s oldest continuously lar. “We’re trying to offer a different alternative but still hold true to our operated tailored clothing manu- American craft roots,” said Flemming, vice president of marketing. The facturer has already taken note of groom suit photo was contributed. and for which it is designing wed- ding attire to fit the latest trend. “Over the past couple of years a lot of designers are going back to a more traditional silhouette, but doing it in different colors,” Fleming said. “So instead of get- wearing color coordinated opera the person in charge of the wed- they’re putting outfits together — W WE’REE’RE AABOUTBOUT ting wider shoulders you’ll see a WE’RE ABOUT double-breasted tuxedo, which is slippers, which mixes comfort ding.” matching ties, that kind of thing actually a more traditional look, with casual attire. The truth is, Cleveland is actu- — and offering a little bit of color. in different colors. We’re trying to McDaniel said, “The other ally “keeping fashion pace with “That’s important for us in fashion trend is the cap toe shoe the nation,” McDaniel said. terms of what we offer and in Y YOUROUR FFUTUREUTURE offer a different alternative but YOUR FUTURE still hold true to our American in what we call ‘the mad finish’ “That’s a good thing. Sometimes terms of value. We offer an craft roots.” verses the patent leather shoe. we’re a little slower to react, but impeccably made product crafted “With the looks we built we Both the black and cognac in a the iPhone is keeping us up to from the best materials in the Since 1975, we’ve been mixed the traditional black tie matte finish just came on the date because everyone can pull world, the finest European wools, selling homes and placing look with the bow tie,” Pierce scene this year with us and we up what they want and show it made in America 100 percent. Newlyweds in the home of said. “In the navy, which is a lit- have done extremely well with it. to you and 90 percent of the peo- With Hardwick you get a well tle more of the modern take, we Bridal parties are very aware of ple coming in know exactly what made garment in a timeless style their dreams. did a regular tie with a spread this because Bridal magazines do they want and what the trends that you can literally wear forev- Let Us Get You Home collar. On the navy suits we use a preview of wedding plans. So are. We have to be on the cut- er.” the black satin lapels and but- we’ve come in on the current ting-edge and I’m proud that With new trends in grooms Danah Stewart • 423-596-0675 tons, so you have a little bit of look that everyone is asking for. Town Squire is right in the mix attire complimenting the bride, contrast with the black and This color coordinates everything of the weddings going on in this bridesmaids and groomsmen, navy.” — shoes, vests, ties — every- area.” today’s weddings are adding vari- Fleming said the navy color thing, to match the bridesmaids Fleming said, “The sensibility ety to the most traditional and “offers a visual contrast while still dresses, and gives a fashion look of the South has that reverence most versatile ceremony in the being understated,” adding, “I instead of a traditional look.” to heritage. So they say, ‘OK, I union between a woman and a think, in general, people are will- Experts say if your wedding is don’t want to be too outlandish,’ man. ing to take more chances and in the daytime or outdoors, it but there’s also a wit involved. stand out a bit. It’s true in formal can be more casual with lighter- They say, ‘Yes, I want to say wear in particular, because the colored suits made of fabrics like something special. I want to look playbook is so limited. Some folks seersucker or khaki. If it’s an like I’m with the times and also are looking at a white dinner evening affair in a ballroom or pay enough reverence to whatev- jacket with a shawl collar in luxury hotel, however, it’s best to er event I’m at — but also have a Town Squire Your Complete black or ivory through and go with a dark, well-tailored conversation piece. Traditionally, through.” black-tie attire or tux. it’s still just the black and just For the fashion forward gentle- Grooms attire for weddings the white. Tuxedos are supposed MEN’S WEAR • 472-6012 Tuxedo man, his accessories are as held after 5 p.m. has also to be understated and elegant. 1717 KEITH STREET NW • STUART PARK PLAZA important as his suit. Fleming changed, according to McDaniel. The bride and the bridesmaids CLEVELAND, TN 37311 Head Quarters and Pierce said the trend is in “If you came in and asked me are suppose to be the star of the Established 1977 more versatility by adding a piece what to wear, I would say, ‘tails show, and that’s certainly still in. of flair in a tie bar, pocket square, after 5 p.m.’ Now, everything But I think grooms and grooms- lapel pin, colored socks or some goes,” he said. “That’s the new men nowadays are paying more 2017 Wedding Season fashion trend. It’s the option of attention to how they look, how other accessory. Grooms are also LARRY McDANIEL AND STAFF OFFER COMPLETE TUX RENTAL We do! Newlyweds accept fire truck ride after bus blaze AVON, Conn. (AP) — A newly- Leonardi said. “It just made the couple — a lift aboard a big red ASK ABOUT OUR wed couple had no problem say- best day better.” fire truck. 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