GROOM'S SHOES - THE MOST IMPORTANT NUANCES IN CHOOSING THEM

If the suit is found, then it's time for the groom's shoes , which is the most important accessory to complement the wedding outfit. You can be sure that no guest at your wedding will be able to compete with you in elegance if you find the right wedding shoes that match the groom's outfit and the wedding venue.

What should the groom's shoes be?

First of all, it must be recognized that all eyes will be on the new couple, both bride and groom. For this reason, the right choice must be made for the overall image of the groom, starting from the suit, shoes, belts and ending with socks.

Shoes for the groom will help choose the color, cut and style of the suit. The wedding venue is also important when choosing shoes. The shoes that the groom will wear in the ballroom and the shoes that he will wear in the country wedding, on the lawn, cannot be identical. In other words, these are not simple shoes for the place and season, but wedding shoes for the groom, therefore, the relevant nuances and etiquette should be observed, respecting the course and type of the event.

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Don't give up comfort

It should be remembered that the whole day will be spent in these shoes - starting from the very early morning, getting ready, until the evening and night. Thus, the comfort of the shoes that the feet will be in all day becomes important, and it should be taken into account that shoes that are uncomfortable can become a burden on a day filled with these pleasant emotions.

If the groom's shoes, bought only because the model was to your heart's content, are uncomfortable, it will cause difficulties not only for your feet, but also for your emotions during the event. So that this situation does not overshadow your wedding, when choosing between different models of groom's shoes, the recommendation would be to choose wedding shoes that do not restrict your movements and do not cause discomfort. You should also choose shoes that allow your feet to breathe and do not cause sweating.

The best choice for a long event would be a leather shoe with its appropriate treatment inside, outside and leather sole. Leather shoes do not cause sweating and provide comfortable wearing by adapting to the shape of the foot. It would also be highly recommended to try on the shoes in advance and try them on a week before the wedding, for example at home, which will help them adapt to the foot, or break them in.

Don't look at a man by his hat, look by his shoes

With this saying in mind, we all know that shoes are an important part of the overall image and as in everyday life, good shoes compliment the overall image of the groom. In this case, when the groom is the center of attention, choosing good shoes is a critical nuance. If the suit and shoes do not complement each other and are not thought about, the overall image can definitely not be successful.

First of all, you should choose shoes according to the style, cut and color of the suit, and the overall image should look harmonious. For example, if you have chosen a sporty or casual style suit, you should pay attention that the shoes are matte or made of suede, not patent leather.

If a black classic suit is worn, you can choose black, classic groom shoes models, also those that are not quite patent leather, but also with a shine that is more moderate than classic leather shoes. If you choose a gray suit, you can choose black shoes, and if you choose dark blue or beige, you can choose brown models of men's shoes.

It would not be correct to base the choice of the groom's shoes only on the type and color of the groom's suit. It should not be forgotten that the shoes are part of the whole image, which includes, for example, cufflinks, belts, ties, bow ties, tie holder, which should create the right combinations, according to color and style.

Choose appropriate groom's shoes for the place of the wedding ceremony

In order for groom shoes to go perfectly with your wedding venue and concept, it takes a little work. It should be remembered that usually the place of the wedding celebration is decorated according to the chosen theme, including tables, chairs, music and clothing - dress code for the guests. Therefore, this list definitely includes the groom's shoes, which are one of the most important accessories for the new husband.

For example, in an elegant l ukusa hotel ballroom, where the bride wears a princess-type wedding dress , you should choose classic shoes that will create a harmonious image both in the overall image of the young couple and in the general place of the wedding celebration.

For a country wedding in a rustic style or a wedding by the sea, classic shoes with leather soles will not be an appropriate choice. Instead, if the groom's style is adapted to such a place and concept of the wedding celebration, you can wear moccasins or moccasin-type shoes with a thin linen suit or choose a nice combination with a bow tie and trousers and choose a blue shirt, brown canvas pants and dark blue athletic shoes. It should also not be forgotten that if the suit and the groom's shoes are in a sporty style and the socks are not worn or are not visible, the pants should preferably be ankle-length and with tapered ends.

Wedding shoes for short grooms

For couples where the bride is taller than the groom and if this is a concern, the height difference of the new couple can be balanced with men's shoes that have a higher sole, heel. This will make the bride and groom look more harmonious. In this case, custom-made and customized shoes may be considered. When making special groom shoes, the heel of the shoe can be raised from the inside so that it is not visible from the outside. In this way, the shoulder line will be a few centimeters higher. Some models of patent leather shoes already have a higher heel than others. Searching for such shoe models can also be useful and may be just what you need.

Of course, if this is an important nuance to which serious attention is paid, you can listen to the stylist's professional advice when choosing a suit with an optically lengthening style. Another option is shoe heels, which have a raised heel that can be inserted into shoes to elongate your body.

What shoes to choose with a tuxedo

If you're going for the classics, you've definitely heard that there's a proper etiquette to wearing a tuxedo. One of these rules is shoes designed for just such an overall image. The shoe model that will be worn with the tuxedo should be leather, thin patent leather shoes. They are closed with fine laces, which makes the overall look elegant, because large, wide closures will not be appropriate for this image. They can be oxford type, patent leather and also suede, velvet, as well as moccasin type shoes in the Venetian or Italian style, but you have to be very careful with these, because they will not suit all tuxedo outfits.

Advice against shoe slippage: If there is any doubt that the shoes could slip in the respective wedding venue , the advice is to scratch the soles of them, which will prevent them from slipping and allow you to spend your wedding day without undue stress.

These are not just socks

Socks may seem like a small and unimportant detail, but if you make the wrong choice, you can conclude during the event that it was worth thinking about it in advance. Etiquette for social events and weddings requires them to be long enough so that bare legs are not visible when seated.

If the wedding is planned for a cold winter day, you can also choose knee-high socks. In addition, attention should be paid to the tight fit of the socks to the lower leg and ankles. Otherwise, the socks can slide down, creating a crease under the pants and creating an ugly overall look.

The color of the socks can be matched depending on the color of the pants and shoes. For a black suit with black shoes - black socks. When choosing socks for the groom's suit, you should choose socks with a soft texture and natural material that allows the foot to breathe and not sweat. For this reason, instead of nylon, which can cause discomfort and sweating, it is worth choosing thin cotton or silk.

Small details with big meaning

If the foot size is very large, you should refrain from shoe models that will make your feet visually even bigger and longer.

In addition, attention should be paid to the height of the groom's shoes below the ankle. This height should be adjusted according to the cut of the trousers and care should be taken so that the height of the shoe neck, which will end below the ankle, is not too high.

Similarly, if the pants are tight, they should not end at the shoes, they should end at the ankle. Pants with a beam width of 22-23 cm should end on the shoes.

If you take into account all these factors and make your choice accordingly, wedding shoes will not cause you discomfort, on the contrary, complementing the overall elegant image, you will receive an absolute wave of compliments from the guests.