22 Yr Old; Never had a suit before

[toyotaae86lg]

Hey fellow DISers, I didn't know where to post this so I thought I would drop it here. My fiance and I have ADR's at Victoria and Alberts. Yesterday we went a bought her a beautiful new black and white dress. It looked great on her. Today I'm going to get a brand new suit and to get it tailored because i'm a short little guy. My question is should I match her dress. When I say match I don't mean have a black a white suit but match as in correspond with here....is that the right word? What I was going to do is take her dress with me and have the people look it over and suggest something for me. Of course I will have the last word. On the other hand does this all seem ridiculous and I should just buy any suit. All you ladies out there do your signi. others suits "correspond" to your nice dress? thanx for the help
Lost 22 Year OLd (chase) haha

 

[Minnesota]

I think that if her dress is black and white and formal enough for you to need a suit I think any suit that is also black and white would work. You could always take her dress along or her along to be on the safe side. My only other peice of advice is if her dress has crisp sharp angles in the design - get a suit that has similar crisp sharp angles, if her dress has smooth curves - try for rounded edges to your suit.
Hope that helps a little!
Minnesota

 

[Eeyore2003]

Firstly, how very thoughtful of you to put so much care into this detail. Very sweet.

Secondly, my boys 27 and 21 do not have suits either and even though my DH is a doctor, he does not wear them to work and has a "suit" for all occasions that would be "pulled out" of the closet. I really think any nice suit would "do", but you sound like you're putting good thought into this and will come up with something that's perfect for the occasion.

Thirdly, suits ARE expensive, and you may want to wear this one again, so make sure you are somewhat practical and get something that you will be able to hang in the closet and wear in the future if needed.

Fourthly, we are very casual people, so I'm sure my advice is not the "height" of the fashion world, just what I would tell my sons.

 

[dreamalittledream]

you are so sweet! I would suggest a basic suit, charcoal grey or black with a small shadow stripe. That would carry you into the future for weddings (you are getting to that age when your friends will start to get married by the dozens) you can also wear it for your honeymoon.

If you visit a Men's Warehouse or Today's Man type place, talk to the salesperson or tailor and get a fit to suit your body type. They deal with it every day and can be really helpful. If they aren't try another person or place. You want to feel good about it b/c you'll have it for years.

About matching the dress, do it with the tie! a crisp white shirt with a great tie can make the look of the suit. Again, ask for help when you buy the suit, they are usually great at the stores. I tend to buy DH's ties to coordinate with my outfit at certain events, like Xmas or weddings. It makes for a nice photo and you look like you belong together.

Don't forget about nice shoes, Belt, socks and undershirt too. (just trying to help)
Have a great time, your Fiance is a lucky girl to have such a concerned man in her life.

 

[Lzylitnin]

My husband went to Men's Warehouse to buy a suit for one of our anniversary trips. They set him up!

He bought a nice dark grey suit, nice dress shirt, beautiful tie, belt, shoes, the works. They helped him choose it all and put the outfit together. They made him feel comfortable doing all of this, plus they had it tailored for him within a day or two.

 

[ssleblanc]

I was going to suggest the same thing as Eeyore2003. Suits are expensive and you will likely wear this several more times (where your fiance may be wearing different dresses or maybe not even with you). I think a basic suit would meet your long term needs better. My husband is a college professor and generally wears jeans and button downs to work. He only has 2 suits and a few sport coats. Both suits are "general / all purpose" - one charcoal gray and one black.

Though I agree, that you are very sweet to be concerned (my husband would NEVER have even considered this).

 

[salmoneous]

In general, you wouldn't coordinate a suit with a dress per se. You would coordinate your tie with her dress. With a pure black and white dress, there isn't much to coordinate with unless she is wearing a scarf of some other accessory with color.

But, in the bigger picture, even that isn't necessary. What you want to coordinate is the fabulous factor. If she is dressed up and looking fabulous, you want to dress up and look fabulous too - no sharing of colors or whatnot necessary.

 

[theycallmered]

My advice is to not worry about her dress at all when buying your suit. A suit, a good suit that is, should not be bought with the idea that it is going to match something. Rather buy your suit with the idea that it is a neutral item ready to accept accessories to coordinate with what your partner is wearing.

A nice dark grey suit with medium sized lapels and two or three buttons will always be in style.

 

[QT Pooh]

I agree - go to the Men's Wearhouse. They do the alteration mark-ups right there on the spot (and they will throughout the life of the suit for free). They also are great for bringing out shirts and ties to match the suits - if you haven't got a clue yourself. Bring your fiancee and her dress, and they'll give you a ton of suggestions.

And yes, my husband always tries to coordinate his outfit with mine.

Victoria and Albert's is fabulous and very romantic! I hope you have a great time!

 

[cmonroe]

To add...

I am are larger kind of guy. 5' 11' 240lbs. I purchased my last suit from men's wearhouse.
They did a great job doing alterations and it wasn't terribly expensive as far as suits can be.

If you do not wear suits very often, I would also suggest a dark charcoal or black suit. It will go with your fiancee's dress, is quite formal and is appropriate at funerals. I hate to bring the last one up, but it is a reality. I would say that it would be the best choice for you. However, it is your taste, and that is only my humble opinion.

I have attached a photo of my suit. They did a fine job. I'm the one on the right.