[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/suit-yourself\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/suit-yourself\/","headline":"Suit Yourself","name":"Suit Yourself","description":"Men\u2019s clothing expert Rik Ducar weighs in on selecting the right suit for your body\u2014masculine or feminine \u00a0 Price Points Ducar breaks down his top...","datePublished":"2010-03-21","dateModified":"2021-06-21","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/coakley\/#Person","name":"Colleen Oakley","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/coakley\/","identifier":4559,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3ccfa77101de762e46ef2e6b381ba1c0af546032c06258cc21ede8162e344d3f?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3ccfa77101de762e46ef2e6b381ba1c0af546032c06258cc21ede8162e344d3f?s=96&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Equally Wed","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","url":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","width":218,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suityourself_image2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suityourself_image2.jpg","height":212,"width":200},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/suit-yourself\/","about":["Style Watch"],"wordCount":757,"articleBody":"Men\u2019s clothing expert Rik Ducar weighs in on selecting the right suit for your body\u2014masculine or feminine\u00a0Price PointsDucar breaks down his top three brands according to cost.MEN Kiton ($$$): \u201cIf I had all kinds of money, this is what I would but,\u201d he says. \u201cIf there ever was a suit brand with a middle finger, it\u2019s Kiton. It fits with such attitude, I love it.\u201dRalph Lauren ($$): \u201cHe offers black label, blue label and purple label, and all fit and feel different,\u201d he says. \u201cIt delivers a lot of value for your money.\u201dHugo Boss ($): \u201cYou can get a Boss suit for under $1,000, and it\u2019s still going to look sharp.\u201d WOMEN Chanel ($$$): \u201cIt\u2019s classic. No explanation needed.\u201dArmani ($$): \u201cI like relaxed looks for women,\u201d he says. \u201cArmani is a little softer.\u201dTheory ($): \u201cTheory absolutely delivers for their price point. I can see a Theory girl a mile away,\u201d he says. \u201cAnd they sell all related separates, so you don\u2019t have to spend a lot on alterations.\u201d FOR BOTH Brooks Brothers ($): \u201cThey have classic, well-made suits.\u201dThe hottest trends in groom\u2019s attire? We went straight to the top (expert, that is) to help you find the perfect fit for your frame.It used to be so simple. Black tux, white shirt, cummerbund, bow tie. But just as TV has come a long way since its black-and-white inception in the \u201950s (hello, TiVo?), so has wedding attire for grooms. There are different size and shape lapels; ascots, ties, and bow ties; colorful suits in silk, tweed and cotton. How to choose from the array of options? We asked Rik Ducar, the owner of Le Tux salon in Atlanta and stylist to top stars like Matt Hassleback, Cal Ripken Jr. and Andrew Firestone, to help us weed through the trends and find the perfect suit for your big day.Let\u2019s hear it for the boysIf you\u2019re looking for two suits (one for yourself and one for your groom), things can get tricky, as you don\u2019t want to be too matchy. Ducar suggests looking for the same basic suit in similar colors and then accenting them differently. \u201cYou want to wear pieces that complement each other,\u201d he says. \u201cFor instance, I styled one couple where we put them in the same color suit but we varied the lapels. Carl wore a notch collar, while his groom did a peak lapel. Carl also wore a darker tie, while his groom chose a silver one.\u201dIn other words, the shell of your looks should be consistent, but the finishings can vary. Each of you can choose a different color pocket square or ascot, in tones that are complementary. \u201cAnd don\u2019t ever mix genres,\u201d warns Ducar. \u201cChoose classic or contemporary and go with it, but don\u2019t have one from each.\u201dFemme FatalesDucar has one piece of advice for women looking to suit up: \u201cCustom-fit, custom-fit, custom-fit,\u201d he says. There are fashion houses that make tuxes and high-end suits for women, but unless you\u2019re looking to spend the majority of your wedding budget on a couture Gucci, you\u2019re probably going to be stuck with picking a men\u2019s suit and altering it to fit your frame. \u201cLogistically speaking, it\u2019s tougher for women to rent their suits, because they\u2019ll be renting either men or boys\u2019 sizes and the shoulders will likely swallow them,\u201d says Ducar. Instead, he suggests finding a brand that you like and are comfortable with and having it custom-fit to your body.On the positive side though, women are able to be a lot more creative with their look. \u201cYou can choose three complementary pieces from the same line and create your own unique suit,\u201d says Ducar. \u201cWomen also have more options as far as finishings, including colorful scarves and jewelry.”The \u201cfit\u201d secretFor both men and women, the No. 1 thing to look for in a suit is the shoulder fit. \u201cIf it\u2019s too tight across your shoulders or the arms poke out, it\u2019s too slim.\u201d says Ducar. \u201cIf it directs too much east to west, the back will drop down. If you get a good shoulder fit to start off with, then you have a starting point for the rest of the suit.\u201dAs far as pants, Ducar says to find a brand that really fits your body frame the best. If you have a favorite house brand, start with them and build your wedding attire from there. "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Suit Yourself","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/suit-yourself\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]