Style tips for the father of the bride or groom

As the father of the bride or groom, you want to look your absolute best – you have an important role to play throughout the entire wedding after all. From walking the bride down the aisle, delivering an embarrassing yet cute speech, to being picture perfect and having the father-daughter dance, you want to not only look like you are part of the wedding party but look stylish too.

Here are a few style tips to remember when thinking about how to dress dad:

Follow the general dress code

If the wedding is black tie, the classic tuxedo is your go-to. If the dress code is formal to semi-formal, wear a suit of your choice and add accents in the colour of the day. For an outdoor or beach wedding, keep it laid back with a casual chino and an open-collared shirt.

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Match the style of the groom and groomsmen

Generally, the fathers should fit in with the groom. Not an identical match per se, but they can co-ordinate to some degree to form unity. Try to stay away from colours that would clash with the bridal party – we all love coordination in the photos! For the father of the bride, it’s also a good idea to have some element that correlates with the bride, like a boutonniere with a flower that matches her bouquet, to make dad stand out.

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Forget office wear

This is not the same. Wedding attire should look special and differentiate from your regular office day look. This is the day you can overdress slightly. Your suit should be clean, crisp, ironed and tailored to fit you perfectly.

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Consider your accessories

Your accessories can be part of the dress code and it could be sentimentally significant too. Keep in mind that less is more, so don’t overdo it with accessories. Consider these:

A boutonniere, which is the small flower arrangement worn on the lapel of a suit
A quirky pocket square
Cufflinks
Lapel pin
Tie clip
Personalised socks

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Talk to your dad!

Communicate with your dad, ensure that what he wears is suited for the big day, that it fits him well and that he is comfortable and happy. Dad needs to feel dapper too!