Consider getting a custom suit for your wedding, not only will you be walking down the aisle in style, it will have a very special place in your heart each time you wear it.

Call me old fashion, but I love nothing more than to see a man in a nicely tailored suit. We sat down with John Park, CEO and Founder of Zeglio Custom Clothiers, and talked about my love for a dapper gentleman. I feel as does he, a nicely dressed man exudes confidence, strength and power when wearing a suit. Take a look for yourself, his posture is a little taller and his smirk a bit larger when your guy dresses up, especially when wearing a fine suit. You don’t necessarily need a dozen but a few of top quality suits would be a wise investment and always a great gift idea.

I know many businesses have gone to a more casual look, but be your own person, give yourself a daily boost of confidence and style with a more professional look.

Not all suits are created equally- Zeglio is known for their classy and top of the line designs, fabrics and tailoring.

The Four Most Important elements of a custom suit.

1. The Fit– Brand doesn’t matter what so ever if the garment doesn’t fit you perfectly

2. The Proportions– Part of the aesthetics and science of design, is giving your face and body a balanced look.( i.e. lapel width, 1^st button location, length etc.)

3. Quality of Construction– This speaks for itself and what makes it custom and unique.

4. The Design– This element should make a statement about you, and make you feel confident wearing it. Look at personalizing the lining and selecting fabrics that talk to you.

How to purchase a custom suit.

♦ Call and Book an Appointment

♦ Decide on the different design elements, fabrics, type, details desired.

♦ 1^st Fitting where you are measured, assess your posture and proportions, and try on several styles to see what looks best on your frame. Listen to the experts!

♦ Baste Fitting, where the suit is unfinished and adjusted on your body.

♦ Final Fitting where final adjustments are made to assure the perfect fit.

** Expect to pay for a custom suit $1500-$5000, but in my book, worth every penny. I would love to see more handsome men wearing their confidence in a suit on a daily basis.

Menswear: Zeglio Custom Clothier

Photographer: Honey Photographs

Venue: Ethereal Gardens

Coordinator, designer & stylists: Angel Tan

Hair: 1904 Men’s Refinery

By: Linda K. Pfenning

One of the easiest decisions you’ll have to make in planning your wedding is selecting a tux. It’s hard to go wrong with a classic look that has represented the epitome of debonair for more than 100 years. Believe it or not, if you compare the tuxedo your father wore at his wedding to those available today, you’ll probably only notice slight variations – unless dad’s happened to be baby blue and made of polyester. If you ask the experts at the International Formalwear Society, in recent years, the most popular tuxedo rented for weddings has been the single-breasted notch lapel tux – proving that a classic never goes out of style. However, if you want to shake things up a bit with a less traditional tuxedo style, let us offer you some options. Here are the basics on everything from ties and vests to buttons and shoes, along with how to select the style that’s best for your groom.

Neckwear Notes
When it comes to deciding what the men in your wedding party will wear around their necks, you can go with either a traditional or trendy look. While the classic bat-wing bow tie will never go out of style, today there are many additional options for grooms who dare to think outside the box.
The four-in-hand, one of the most popular styles, resembles a standard business tie. When paired with a full-backed vest in a subtle, matching pattern, this tie is one of the top choices for today’s groom.
If your groom isn’t a tie kind-of-guy and he’s not willing to wear one even for this special occasion, you can always opt for a tux shirt with a band collar. With this style, no tie is worn and the collar is actually fastened with a stud that coordinates with the button covers on the front of the shirt.Vest Adventure
While cummerbunds were the epitome of style in the 80s, today’s stylish grooms will most likely be outfitted in a full-backed vest. Now available in a vast array of colors and patterns, a full vest helps the groom and his attendants achieve a classic, more polished look even when the serious partying begins and the jackets come off at the reception. Also, while cummerbunds can enhance the appearance of extra weight to a man’s midsection, vests present a more streamlined appearance – making this option the best choice for a groom who’s self-conscious about a little extra weight around his midsection or his lack of six-pack abs.

Jacket Jargon
Often the key to a flattering tux depends entirely on the jacket. Selecting the right style can lengthen the torso, minimize the waist, and even create the appearance of broader shoulders. The single breasted jacket with a shawl lapel is the most commonly worn style because it provides the perfect look for short and tall men with a more stocky appearance. However, the same jacket with a notched lapel creates the appearance of broader shoulders for a short, thin groom.
Double-breasted jackets are a perfect choice for thin men. With its two rows of buttons at the midsection, this jacket draws the eyes to this area and presents the illusion of girth. The shoulders of a double-breasted jacket can also be padded a little to enhance the appearance of broad shoulders, while maintaining the look of a fit and trim waistline.

The Basics in Black & White
Determining the color of your groom’s tuxedo is a decision the two of you should make together. You’ll want to consider the time of day you’re getting married along with the formality of your celebration. For an afternoon wedding, the standard look is a gray tux with a stroller coat, a variation of the traditional morning coat. A popular option for casual affairs closer to evening is a white dinner jacket with black tie and pants – think Humphrey Bogart in the movie Casablanca. Formal evening affairs call for the classic look of the traditional black tuxedo.
If you want to include a little bit of your personal style in your formal attire, go for it. If you or the groom is of Scottish descent, why not honor that heritage by wearing a kilt in your family’s tartan pattern? Decked out in the family plaid, the groom and his groomsmen will bring a bit of ethnic flair to any affair – even the most traditional and formal celebrations.
Once you’ve learned the basics of finding the perfect tux, you need to get busy and finalize the details. Overall, the most important thing to remember in men’s formalwear is fit. Therefore, it’s important that your groom be measured by a formalwear professional. His attendants will also need to be fitted by a professional – even though they may be located all across the country. If they visit any tux shop in their area, a formalwear professional will be happy to measure them. And finally, don’t forget to tie it all together with matching shoes and socks. All of the groomsmen’s socks should be the same color as their shoes. Shoes may be rented in a range of sizes from your formalwear shop, and can vary in style from the traditional classic black wingtip, to a more modern slip-on version with a patent shine.

Choosing a tux might just be the easiest wedding-related decision you’ll make. After all, it’s hard to go wrong with a suit that has changed so modestly in the past 120 years. In fact, if you compare today’s tuxedo with the one your father wore at his wedding, you’ll likely see only slight variations (provided dad didn’t wear a ruffled shirt). According to the International Formalwear Society, the most popular tuxedo rental in the past few years has been the single-breasted notch lapel tuxedo, a classic look that never goes out of style. Searching for your own take on the traditional tux? From ties and vests to buttons and shoes, here’s the straight talk on your options, along with styles that best suit your groom’s silhouette.

TIE ONE ON
When it comes to ties there’s standard, and then there’s spectacular. While the classic bow tie will always be a perennial favorite, there are other options for grooms who choose to venture outside the norm.

When it comes to ties there’s standard, and then there’s spectacular. While the classic bow tie will always be a perennial favorite, there are other options for grooms who choose to venture outside the norm.

One of the most popular styles, the four-in-hand, is similar to a standard business tie.  Paired with a matching full-backed vest in a subtle pattern, a four-in-hand is the top choice for grooms today.

Worn most often with a stroller jacket in a formal, daytime wedding, the ascot is a loosely knotted tie that is similar in appearance to a scarf. If your groom is a little bit country, a bolo tie is the only way to go. Also called a string tie, the bolo is a simple black cord with finished ends and a decorative clasp. Add his favorite boots and a Stetson and you’ve got a stellar combination.

Finally, if a tie just isn’t something your groom can see himself wearing on any occasion, there’s always a tuxedo shirt with a band collar. No tie is worn with this style; the collar is fastened instead with a stud that matches the button covers on the front of the shirt.

VESTED INTEREST
Cummerbunds may have reigned supreme in the 80s, but the full-backed vest is the way to go for today’s savvy grooms. Available in a variety of patterns and colors, a full vest gives grooms and their attendants a finished, more polished look even when they remove their jackets for some serious party time at the reception. And while cummerbunds add the appearance of weight to the midsection of a man’s body, the vest gives a sleeker appearance, making it the best option for a man who’s less than content about his abs (or lack thereof).

JACKET REQUIRED
The key to a flattering tuxedo often lies in the jacket. The right one can whittle the waist, lengthen the torso, or add the appearance of broader shoulders. The most common jacket is single breasted with a shawl lapel. This look is perfect for both short and tall men with more of a stocky or husky appearance. The same jacket with a notched lapel would flatter a short, thin groom because the notch in the lapel gives the appearance of broader shoulders.

A double-breasted jacket is great for thinner men because the eyes are drawn to the two rows of buttons at the midsection and gives the illusion of girth. With a double-breasted jacket, the shoulders can also be padded a bit to give the wearer the appearance of broader shoulders while still retaining the look of his trim waistline.

SOMEWHERE BETWEEN BLACK & WHITE
The color of your groom’s tuxedo is up to the two of you. Take into account the formality of your celebration, along with the time of day. If you’re planning an afternoon ceremony, a gray tuxedo with a stroller jacket is the standard look. A more casual celebration closer to evening might call for a white dinner jacket with black trousers and tie. A formal evening affair warrants the classic black tuxedo. Keep in mind, however, that traditions are just that and the two of you should choose the style and color that you want, no matter the time of day or the formality of the occasion.

Now that you’re versed in the basics of tux talk, it’s time to get out there and finalize the details. The most important detail in men’s formal wear is fit, that’s why it’s essential that your groom be fitted by a formal wear professional.  The same goes for his attendants; though they may be scattered across the country, each should be measured by a professional.

Finally, complete the formal look with matching socks and shoes. The guys’ socks should either be the same color as their shoes, or show some personality and match the colors in your wedding,, which make for some great photo ops. Nowadays men are choosing less formal shoes and also showing personality with matching “Chucks” or “Toms.” But if needed, formal shoes can be rented from your formalwear company. Styles vary from slip-on versions with a parade shine to mock wingtips in classic black.