How to Get the Perfect Wedding Suit
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. You want everything to be perfect, from the venue to the food to, of course, your wedding suit. But with so many options out there, it can be tough to know where to start. If you're looking for the perfect wedding suit in Washington DC, here are a few tips to help you get started.
1. Do Your Research
The first step in finding the perfect wedding suit is doing your research. Start by looking at different designs and styles to get an idea of what you like. Once you have a general idea of what you're looking for, you can start narrowing down your options. The wedding planning process can be arduous but when you have a clear idea of the style of your wedding, the colors you’ll be featuring, and the dress code you’ll be sharing with your guests, you can then use that information to put together a mood board for the type of suit (or tuxedo) you want for your big day. Classic black tux? Bold navy suit? Contrasting vest? The world is your oyster and having a clear direction is the first step to a great shopping experience.
2. Set a Budget
One of the most important things to consider when shopping for a wedding suit is your budget. Wedding suits can range in price from a few hundred dollars off the rack to the worthwhile price of a custom suit from a clothier in DC, so it's important to know how much you're willing or able to spend before you start shopping. This will help you narrow down your options and avoid any heartbreak later on. Considering how important your wedding suit is, it’s a good idea to find something that works for your needs after you say “I do” as well. A classic charcoal or navy suit will work perfectly for work long after your wedding, just as a classic tux will work for any gala or black tie event you attend from now on. Capitol Hill Clothiers recommends going custom for such a big day and can guarantee versatility and longevity from whatever garment you decide to design with us.
3. Find the Right Vendor
Even if you decide to get your wedding suit off the rack, it's still important to find the right place to buy, as well as a good tailor who can make any necessary alterations. Take care to note your body type, age, and other details about yourself and seek a suit retailer that matches your style. Larger men don’t tend to find a well-fitting suit from most fast-fashion retailers just as young men aren’t likely to be happy with a fit from Jos. A Bank. The best bet is to find a custom tailor in DC (like Capitol Hill Clothiers) and they will help you design your wedding suit from scratch to meet all your preferences and provide those special details you can’t get from a suit off the rack (like a custom lining)
4. Schedule a Fitting
If you buy off the rack, you’ll always want to get that suit altered. A tailored suit looks infinitely better than one that wasn’t adjusted to fit your body and a tailor is the one who can make it so. Once you've found a good tailor, schedule a fitting so they can take your measurements and make any necessary alterations. This is usually done 4-6 weeks before the wedding, so be sure to leave enough time for this important step. Again, if you decide to get your suit from a custom clothier in DC, this step is included in the process and will save you time and money.
Why Capitol Hill Clothiers?
A fitting from Capitol Hill Clothiers is like nothing any other brand could offer. With over 2,500 fabrics to choose from, the ability to have custom fabrics created for you, and more detailed customization options than anyone making custom suits in DC, the possibilities are endless. Capitol Hill Clothiers comes to you and will work with you on every detail of your wedding plan to make sure your custom suit is perfect for the venue, complements your bride perfectly, and photographs impeccably.
Your fitting is always done by the owner of Capitol Hill Clothiers, Anthony Bolognese. You’ll be brought your choice of sipping spirit or wine and an optional cigar to make the fitting experience not a sales process, but the foundation of a relationship with your new custom clothier in DC. Since Anthony is also a professional photographer, you will be offered a complimentary photoshoot in your wedding suit so you have even more ways to remember the experience of not just your first fitting, but the garment that helped make your wedding the best it could be.
