Can You Wear Wedding Dress Shoes With a Suit
You have finally found that perfect wedding suit or a tuxedo that you love and maybe more importantly, your bride loves. Congratulations, that is the right step towards successful wedding planning. Now, the question remains – what wedding shoes for men should I pick for my wedding? Brides certainly have many options to choose from when it comes to wedding dresses and shoe wear, but no worries – grooms have many shoe options to choose from too. Let us have a look at them.
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To explain basics about different groom's shoewear options, we have created this practical infographic for you to have an overview of all the options at hand.
Men's Black Wedding Shoes
This is such a beautiful, classical piece that you cannot go wrong with it. Black is still the most elegant color and the one used most for all kinds of weddings. If you want to keep the style simple and evergreen, reach for universal black Oxfords and decide about variations – do you get them with a cap toe, plain or with some nice broguing at the front? The fact is, anything you decide to go for, you will very likely be able to get some wear out of these shoes in the coming years after the wedding. Black wedding shoes are definitely a very elegant, but also practical option for grooms.
Desiring to make your black shoes show your fashionable side, opt for double monk straps (closing with a strap instead of laces) or wholecut shoes (cut from a single piece of leather). Both are very modern choices for trendy gentlemen, so you can't go wrong with them. During last years, they were tested and passed all the society tests with excellence, so no worries about wedding grandmas giving you weird looks for not wearing Oxfords.
Best for: Every groom that loves classic and tradition. Black pairs well with every suit color and your black groom shoes will be a very elegant wingman for the big day.
Hockerty customer in black Oxford wedding shoes by @keegancronin
Hockerty customer in black Derby wedding shoes by @kelsiejohanna
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Wedding Tuxedo Shoes
Tuxedo shoes are the most elegant choice among groom shoes. Shiny, polished look, simple Oxford design that is modern in all centuries – great choice to match your wedding tuxedo. The uniqueness and elegance of tuxedo shoes is so timeless, that the tuxedo shoes have only slightly developed since the last century. You will basically wear the same shoes as gentlemen from 70s and 80s dancing the night away in jazz bars. Such is the power and statement of tuxedo shoes.
Formal tuxedo shoes are only black and worn exclusively with tuxedos, so make sure you have the proper outfit ensemble to pair with them. The "black rule" allows grooms to play with their tuxedo jackets colors and making a further fashion statement if wanted.
The newest addition to the fashion world is wearing your tuxedo with a pair of loafers. Mostly combined with a velvet pair, this powerful fashion ensemble is a joy for the eyes of your guests. More on the wedding loafers later on.
Best for: A groom that wears a wedding tuxedo. A gentleman that enjoys the Great Gatsby era.
Hockerty customer in black shiny wedding shoes by @whitneyblakephotos
Hockerty customer in black shiny wedding shoes by @adamandbecca
Hockerty customer in black shiny wedding shoes by @erika_johns
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Wedding Brown Shoes
Wedding brown shoes are another great option for your special day. Brown is generally considered less formal than black is, so it is not recommended for strict Black Tie weddings. There are so many options to choose from when it comes to brown shoes – will you go for Oxfords? Alternatively, will you make it more casual with Derbies? Derbies are less formal due to their open lacing system, so pick them if you head out for a more casual wedding.
The most typical wedding venues for brown wedding derbies are barns, forests or outdoor wedding venues with a close access to nature. Grooms often combine them with a 3-piece tweed wedding suit, too – but that is no rule, just a preference. Brown shoes and tweed suits just go together very well.
Best for : More casual weddings, closer to nature. Matches perfectly with other earth tones or autumn colors.
Hockerty customer in light brown Derby wedding shoes by @mportugalp
Hockerty customer in dark brown Derby wedding shoes by @mountainairegatherings
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Wedding blue suit brown shoes
Now, on to the most favorite combination of the past years – blue suit and brown shoes. This ensemble spread so much that it is common to see grooms wearing blue wedding suits and brown shoes all around the world. No wonder – the color combination looks amazing on everyone.
Even grooms picking blue tuxedos combine them with brown shoes for (slightly more) casual weddings. Yes, you remember correctly, only officially approved tuxedo shoes are black. However, if you follow a more casual wedding and set the dress code, you can wear brown shiny Oxfords as your tuxedo shoes, too. After all, you are the groom and you decide.
Learn how to combine blue suits with brown shoes in our simple guide.
Best for : Everyone! This look is such a fresh, colorful choice that no one can really go wrong with it. There are many options of brown and blue shades, so you will find something you love for sure.
Hockerty customer in brown Derby wedding shoes by @janegphoto
Hockerty customer in brown Derby wedding shoes by @saddlebackstudio
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Wedding Loafers
In recent years, the popularity of wedding loafers has significantly increased. Mostly worn for summer weddings, loafers offer the combination of comfort and fashion. Easy to slip on (and off, in case of barefoot dancing), they look stunning combined with a linen suit. Tassel loafers and penny loafers are the most formal types, but you don't need to steer away from horsebit loafers if you have a beach or garden wedding.
The informality of the wedding is obvious here, if you wear loafers as a groom, the wedding dress code should be casual and relaxed. Don't forget to put on invisible loafer socks, so you stay comfortable all day and night long. Cuffing your pants or wearing them slightly shorter also makes the loafers stand out and adds additional touch of casualness.
Best for : Summer weddings, relaxed dress codes and grooms looking for extra comfort and style.
Hockerty customer (suit) by @meganandkenneth
Hockerty customer (suit) by @adriana.rivera.miranda
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Wedding Suit with Sneakers
For a very laid-back weddings, you are also allowed to combine your perfect suit with sneakers. It's a new, trendy combination that mostly young grooms love thanks to the informality and freedom to express themselves.
Let's set some rules here: the sneakers should be a white or dark shades, high quality leather pair that was either purchased for the wedding or recently cleaned (very) thoroughly. There is no precedence for saying 'yes, I do' in running shoes or dirty pair of sneakers. However, you are the groom and you can do whatever you like, but the advice would be not to reach for something you may later regret.
Best for : Laid-back weddings surrounded by your friends.
Hockerty customer (suit) by @berndhower
Groomsmen Shoes
After you've taken care of yourself when it comes to shoes, don't forget to help out your groomsmen. They may be wondering what shoewear to reach for, too. Share the dress code with them, tell them what you are wearing if you want them to wear a similar style or to advise them to avoid this type of shoes, so yours can stand out.
Generally, the same rules apply to groomsmen as for the groom. Based on the suit and the wedding dress code, loafers, sneakers, tuxedo shoes etc. are great ideas. Your groomsmen might also dress down one level from you, because you will and should be the focus of the day (after bride). Check out our selection of high-quality groomsmen shoes of various types and colors for you to take inspiration from.
Hockerty customer (suits) by @nomadbynk
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Men's Dress Socks Wedding
Now, that we've covered everything about shoes and which ones to pick for your wedding day, let's have a look at men's dress wedding socks. It may seem like a detail but be aware that most of your guests will notice your socks at some point during the big day.
Tre trend of the past years is clear: bold, unexpected colors and patterns. Some grooms have their socks personalized and they feature a wedding quote or even bride's face. There is no need to go so far unless you want to, but keep in mind to add some contrast to your ensemble with your wedding socks. For example, if you wear a blue suit, try to avoid adding blue socks to the outfit and reach for black ones or a contrasting pair (of one or more colors). You can show your personality in a fashionable way even on your wedding day.
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