Suit shopping made simple: 8 great options for your Italian wedding
Photo from Edit Suits Co.
Suit shopping can be tricky especially when you have to factor in the (all fingers and toes crossed) HOT Italian weather. It’s important to pick a fabric and style that won’t have you schvitzing during your vows.
Whether you're the groom, part of the wedding party or a guest, we have rounded up an edit of fabulous suit options for a destination wedding. So you can be cool, calm, collected and only concerned about one thing - having an epic time!
The Wedding Collection on Hawes and Curtis have a great range of suits split out into laid-back, summer, black tie and traditional edits.
The have a range of Italian linen suits specifically designed for outdoor summer ceremonies.
Pictured: Men's Green Semi Plain Linen Tailored Fit Italian Suit - 1913 Collection -£349.
Price: $$
Moss Bros offer group hire for wedding parties. What’s even better, if you have a party of 4 you get the 5th suit for free!
You can use their nifty online outfit builder to choose your outfit and accessories, or go into store and get the professional guidance of one of their Tailoring Experts.
For a summer wedding they recommend a stylish light-coloured suit like the Moss London neutral suit. It’s cut from lightweight cloth and finished with a half lining to keep you cool in that Italian sunshine. Hire the whole look including accessories for £109.95. Kind to the wallet, kind to the environment.
Price: $ (for hire)
SuitSupply definitely win the award for most easy to use website! They have a dedicated edit for wedding suits, which you can then split down into formal, laid-back or black tie. The laid-back selection offers an array of lightweight picks perfect for a destination wedding. You can then go on to fully customise your chosen suit all online; from lapel width to shoulder style, to buttons and lining. There are 20 customisable elements for a suit jacket so you can really make it your own, including the option to add a monogram.
For those concerned about the heat in Italy you can also select the canvas and the lining type to suit your needs.
Pictured: Light Grey Houndstooth Havana Suit - £499
Price: $$$
Edit Suits specialise in custom, made-to-measure wedding suits. With over 1000 of the world's best fabrics and countless customisation options they will be able to craft a unique tailored outfit for your special day that will fit to perfection.
They have two showrooms in London where you can book an appointment to get measured, choose your fabrics and customise your suit. The lead time for their custom made garments in 3-6 weeks.
Suits from £439.
Price: $$$
Savile Row giant Gieves & Hawkes really are the sartorial masters when it comes to suits and tailoring. They offer off the peg and made-to-measure options, with the later having a 6-8 week turnaround time. An investment piece that could be worn time and time again.
Price $$$
A great range of contemporary and traditional styles in regular, slim or skinny fit.
They have a range of suits and shirts that have their unique Max Cool technology. Temperature regulating fabric (how about that!) could be your secret weapon to staying smart, stylish and comfortable on your big day.
Pictured: Sandringham Infinity Slim Fit Melange Check Jacket + Sandringham Infinity Slim Fit Melange Check Trouser £275.
Price: $$
Zara have a collection of formal yet functional men’s suits, from slim fitting and lightweight summer styles to tuxedos and three-piece designs. Their slim fit offering is strong, so if that’s the fit you're after go and take a look.
Pictured: Slim Fit Suit in Anthracite Grey - £99.99
Price: $
Looking for a modern take on black-tie? This two-piece from luxe retailer Reiss is a great option. It’s liquid repellent and crease-resistant (huge win for all of that sloshing Prosecco) and still has those classic black-tie features including satin lapels, single button fastening and jetted front pockets. Don’t forget that all important bow-tie to complete the look. A classic and sartorially stylish vibe, that’s not going to break the bank.
Pictured: Poker Modern Fit Performance Dinner Jacket Black - £295, Trousers - £135
Price $$
Have we missed any great brands from our edit? Join the conversation in our
Facebook group which is full of like-minded couples also getting married in Italy.
If you are on the search for bridesmaid dresses, check out our edit of Bridesmaid Options You’ll Want to Wear Again
or our article on the
Best Fashion Rental Platforms for Wedding Season.
Written by Beth Butler, marketing person and lover of all things weddings; with a particular passion for beautiful photography, muted florals and a good cup of tea.
