Get married, put on the most upright and handsome suit, put on the leather shoes of a decent gentleman, and step on the red carpet that represents a milestone in your life. This is the most iconic day in a man’s life, and all the grooms want to be the best on this day. The appropriate and good-looking groom dress is not only the focus of the eyes of the guests, but also the parents of the other half to give you the bride’s hand with confidence.
From the classification of large types of suits and leather shoes, to the differences in the details of the subtle knowledge, I believe that there are many newlyweds who are in a state of confusion and are groping how to choose the most suitable leather shoes from different types of weddings to match suits, so today we invited the managers of five well-known suit brands in Taipei to give some advice.
Jinxing suit | The grandeur of a classic gentleman
Jinxing suit manager Qiu Wenxing master:
“The formal and solemn wedding form should be rendered in the most elaborate way.”
- Demonstration attire : Men’s formal evening dress
- Matching shoes : S-Line Balmeral Oxfords
If you choose a pair of shoes that are recommended for weddings, what do you think you should think about? Color? Upper embellishments?
Master Qiu: There are two very important factors in choosing leather shoes, the first is the occasion, and the second is the matching suit. For example, today I recommend a very formal men’s tuxedo for a grand wedding dinner. If you choose a dress with such a high degree of formality, the requirements for shoes are even higher.
▲ With a formal evening dress, the high formality of Balmeral’s oxford shoes is a good choice.
What are the key points you need to pay attention to when wearing the men’s evening dress (Tuxedo) that you choose this time?
Master Qiu: There are a lot of things to pay attention to when wearing this Tuxedo, and a complete Tuxedo is very particular about a shirt, pants and jacket. For example, in terms of material, a slightly beautiful material will be used, and it will definitely be matched with a bow (bow tie), it will definitely not be a tie, and the part that cannot be omitted is the waist seal. Among them, the details on the button and collar must be carefully selected.
What are the key points of the matching of suits and leather shoes that you demonstrated this time, please help us introduce them.
Master Qiu: If the wedding suit you use is an evening dress, it is very important to match the formality. In terms of shoe shape, only the most formal Oxford shoes can be worn as a matching shoe. And what is more demanding than usual is that the color should be darker than the color of the dress, or as dark, except that it must be oxfords.
The design of the upper must not be too complicated, such as engraving. At most, it’s the horizontal trim or the streamlined stitching on the Balmeral Oxfords like the one I picked. A simple and sophisticated design is best, and a vegan design might be too monotonous.
▎Jinxing suit | Brand Profile
The two main souls of the brand, Master Qiu Wenxing and Master You Jintu, have been engaged in the suit industry for more than 40 years, and continue to combine traditional hand-made suit technology with the technology of the new era. Every year, he goes abroad to participate in the competition and has won numerous awards, and he has also continued to exchange with foreign suit technology to achieve every classic hand-made suit.
Address: 1st Floor
, No. 14, Lane 199, Section 4, Xinyi Road, Taipei CityTEL：(02) 2709-1369
Gao Wu Ji | How to match colors for an outdoor wedding in the forest
Brian, Owner of Gao Wuji:
“Nowadays, Taiwanese weddings are becoming more and more varied, and the colors and materials will be different depending on the location.”
- Demonstration costume: Dark brown linen two-piece suit
- Paired with shoes: Whole Cut Oxfords with wing stitching
If you want to recommend a pair of leather shoes to a newlywed who is about to get married, how do you recommend it?
Brian : I would recommend the WHOLE CUT wing-stitched oxfords in dark brown because there are a few important features that make the overall design simple and clean, and dark brown is the most versatile color, whether you want to wear it with a suit in blue, gray or earth tones. Not only can it be properly embellished, but it is also ideal for casual and simple wearing of jeans and khakis, and it is a very practical shoe.
What are the key points of the matching of suits and leather shoes that you demonstrated this time, please help us introduce them.
Brian: Actually, when choosing a wedding suit and leather shoes, it is very important to consider the location of the wedding. Today’s set is actually set in the outdoor wedding, which is very popular now. The reason for choosing linen is to use its characteristics to be more casual, breathable and relaxed, so that you can take pictures outdoors and have a better harmony with the scenery than other colors. In terms of color, dark brown is chosen to make the overall look calm and add a sense of formality, a bit like the color of a tree, which gives people a sense of stability.
Special attention should be paid to the fact that since the suit fabric is plain, dark color. The color of the leather shoes themselves should not be too light, otherwise there will be a feeling of being top-heavy. In terms of decoration, the WHOLE-CUT Oxford shoes with neat uppers are specially selected, and the details of the wing pattern can make the upper stand out more than the suit fabric, and the overall match is exquisite.
▲Although the outdoor wedding gives people a more casual feeling, the details of the suit are indispensable.
How many different outfits should I wear for the wedding suit and shoes?
Brian: When people buy/order wedding suits, most of them will say, “Can I wear them on other occasions after I get married?” Therefore, I would give preference to black or very dark blue (compared to the white and red yarn common for brides), and preferably a suit made of natural materials, such as pure wool and wool blends. The gloss and brightness of the fabric itself are better than that of business suits, which are easier to have a sense of grandeur and more solemn and formal.
As for how many suits and leather shoes should be prepared for marriage, I think it depends on the diligence of each person. Even for those of us who wear suits every day, it is very hard and troublesome to suddenly change into another suit, tie, socks, leather shoes, pocket towels and other accessories. For the more industrious groom, it is recommended that two suits and leather shoes are enough, one blue and one gray, or a single breasted and a pair of breasts to make a difference, and leather shoes are a pair of brown and a pair of black, which can be matched with the bride’s clothing to make a suitable match, and can also make the photo richer.
▲Plain dark leather shoes are the best choice to match and not easy to make mistakes
WHOLE-CUT Oxford shoes with wing stitching
▎ Gao Wu set | Brand Profile
“Gao Wu Ji” is a gentleman’s clothing store with fully customized suits as the core product. The team comes from boutique menswear groups and high-end tailoring stores in Taiwan. The production concept and aesthetic viewpoint synchronized with the international show the aesthetics of customized suits with the integration of craftsmanship, classics and style.
Address: 1st Floor
, No. 5, Lane 10, Lane 120, Ruian Street, Da’an District, Taipei CityTEL: (02) 2704 3957
GAUTE | Simple and elegant urban gentleman
Brad, Manager of GAUTE Taipei:
“If you don’t want to lose to the strong aura of your female partner, men should boldly dress up.”
- Demonstration attire : Navy wide-necked single-breasted suit
- Matching shoes: Horizontal carved double buckle Munch
If you want to recommend a pair of leather shoes suitable for weddings, what angles would you recommend thinking about?
Brad: It is recommended that you can use the style and color of the suit at the wedding as the main body to make the overall look, the color of the leather shoes can be selected from the color of the suit, generally speaking, Taiwanese men prefer to choose dark suits, then dark coffee or black leather shoes will be a great choice. The upper decoration is simple and elegant, less is more.
If I had to recommend one of my personal favorites, I would recommend a pair of Monk shoes with a simple design. Double-buckle monk shoes are different from ordinary lace-up leather shoes, showing such a strong sense of formality, and the characteristics of casual and formal are easier to match overall.
What are the key points that need to be paid attention to when matching suits and leather shoes that you demonstrated this time? How to choose a suit for the wedding?
Brad : This time, I wore a single-breasted blue suit to match my shoes. A single-breasted suit with an Italian cut is a little relaxed and casual, and the double-button monk shoes with high matching characteristics can continue the overall suit style without giving people the impression of being too formal.
The suits recommended for weddings vary depending on the venue, but if you’re having a wedding by the sea in an island country today, earth tones are the most suitable option, and you can choose linen fabrics to match the atmosphere of the venue. In short, avoiding a dull business sense is the main focus. If you don’t want to lose to the strong aura of your female partner, men should boldly dress up.
Whenever a newlyweds come to the store, they will definitely not know how to choose, what preparations will be recommended for the newlyweds to make before ordering?
Brad: In recent years, the custom culture has become much more popular than in the past, and it is easier to learn about suits in film and television works and various special articles, so it is recommended that newcomers can find their favorite style from them, and when they don’t have too many ideas, they can choose to believe in professionalism and boldly walk directly into the store, and we will give a detailed introduction.
▲ Dark blue suits and dark brown monk shoes can have a good effect
Cross-embellished carved perforated double vanadium monk shoes
▎GAUTE | Brand Profile
Emphasizing the versatility of tailor-made suits, not limited to specific areas or styles. Everyone’s temperament is different, through detailed communication and dialogue, and then together to establish their own suitable style.
Address: No. 5,
Lane 154, Siwei Road, Da’an District, Taipei CityTEL: (02) 2325-5775
Gentleman’s suit | English retro aristocratic feel
Ice , Manager of Taipei:
“If the acceptance is high, you can challenge more shoes with more designs such as wing patterns and carvings to make the style more detailed.”
- Demonstration costume: All-black single-button three-piece suit
- Matching shoes : Winged Derby leather boots
Could you please tell us about the suits and shoes that you recommend to the newlyweds today?
Ice : Today, the three-piece suit is all black, and the three-piece suit is more layered and more formal. Even after marriage, it will be very suitable for work, so if you want to use a suit more than just a one-time use, this set will be quite suitable.
When it comes to matching shoes, I want to have a richer visual effect and a sense of individuality that emphasizes black. So with a stronger style and more details, the winged Derby leather boots. In fact, if you put the trousers down, these boots will look like a pair of carved Derby shoes, but when the boot is exposed, the whole momentum will be very different.
What are the differences between the suits worn at the wedding and the suits you usually wear? How many suits and shoes should I prepare for marriage?
Ice : If you want the wedding to be more solemn for couples, of course I recommend a dress type of suit, even a tuxedo or a more flashy style. If the budget allows, the bride will be advised to have a few sets of suits for the groom, because it can make the overall match of the two more complete. Of course, the same is true for leather shoes, a few suits with a few different leather shoes.
Whenever a newlyweds come to the store, they will definitely not know how to choose, what preparations will be recommended for the newlyweds to make before ordering?
Ice: I would suggest that the couple should collect more pictures and photos that he likes, so that the communication with the couple can make the guests not only decide the details based on imagination, but also reduce the communication error.
▲ Have the courage to try the matching of carved boots, there will be an unexpected sense of personality
▎ old gentleman dress | Brand Profile
With retro suits as the main axis, we provide rental suits and customized suits; Combining fashion elements, from retro gorgeous to elegant literature, the young and slim style is combined with elegant and classic British nobility to become a gentleman’s dress of multiple styles, and at the same time, a variety of unique antique suit accessories are collected to create a new retro vision of a gentleman’s dress.
Address: No. 51-2,
Section 3, Zhongshan North Road, Taipei CityTEL: (02) 2593-0839
Styder | Slim high-style evening dress
George, Styder Owner:
“Choosing leather shoes in earthy tones will go well with the suit, and it will be very practical for casual wear in the future.”
- Demonstration costume: Dark blue evening dress
- Matching shoes : Oxford shoes basics
When choosing leather shoes to wear for a wedding, what angles do you recommend thinking about? What kind of color? Or the upper design?
George: Basically, when you choose leather shoes, you have to match them with the suit you choose. In STYDER’s experience, blue is now the main color of weddings, so it is generally recommended that leather shoes are mainly brown with a brown color, and the color shade is to match your suit, and in the future, even if the coffee shoes are not used with the suit, they are also practical for jeans or slacks.
What are the key points that need to be paid attention to when matching suits and leather shoes that you demonstrated this time?
George: The shoes for this demonstration are reddish-brown with no carvings. Here I would like to remind you that it is only aesthetic and etiquette for us to wear long socks when wearing suits and leather shoes, and of course, we can also wear socks with various special patterns as an accessory for men. In addition, Lin Guo’s latest series of small white shoes is displayed, suits with white casual shoes have emerged in recent years, and they are also a common way for foreign celebrities to wear, but it is recommended here that this kind of collocation can be shortened, and the trousers can be slightly shorter with no socks or invisible socks to create a somewhat reckless situation.
What are the differences between the suits worn at the wedding and the suits you usually wear? How many suits should I prepare for marriage? How many pairs of leather shoes? Why?
George: The current experience of serving customers, the suits prepared for weddings, since they are basically used in the future, so there is not much difference between the two now. Buy a few sets of suits and leather shoes, it is recommended to focus on your own needs and budget, but it is still recommended that customers can get engaged and married can have one set, boys are not a supporting role in the wedding, the bride has a beautiful wedding dress, and it is not too much for a boy to change two sets of suits and leather shoes!
▎Styder | Brand Profile
The STYDER brand is based on the combination of “Style & Depth In A Person”, which aims to shape each customer to become a person with deep style and connotation, and all kinds of customized men’s and women’s clothing are designed, made and produced by themselves. For wedding customer service, our aim is that this suit will never be placed in the wardrobe after marriage, and it is an outfit option that you can continue to use.
Address: No. 6, Lane 238, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Taipei City
TEL：(02) 2775-5736
Gaying in the same scene | Choice of wedding shoes that jump out of the frame
Modern weddings, regardless of style, form, venue selection, are becoming more and more diverse, different from the general banquet hall, but choose to hold a variety of styles of weddings in churches, forests, beaches and other places. There will be more different changes in wearing suits, in addition to the suits mentioned in the article that Brian, the manager of Gao Wuji, set to be suitable for outdoor weddings, there are also two special ways to provide different dressing directions, so that wedding shoes have more choices and changes.
Relaxed and romantic island wedding | George, Owner of STYDER
“If you decide to have a special island-style wedding, it’s better to choose leather shoes than to boldly use white shoes!
- Demonstration shoes: waxy leather casual white shoes
There are more and more friends who hold island-style weddings in modern times, and it will be a great choice to boldly choose a pair of small white shoes to match your suit. It’s not as casual as wearing sneakers or canvas shoes, and it’s not as formal as a pair of Oxford shoes.
Choose a bolder, lighter suit shade and try a full-length shirt with a little pattern on the inside. If you don’t want a bow tie, open the first two buttons to make everything look more casual but stylish at the same time, and it will definitely be worn by the groom.
Handmade waxy leather casual shoes
European-style church wedding | Brad, the manager of Gaute Taipei
“For a grand European-style church wedding, try a suit with a wide sword collar and double-breasted suit, paired with a pair of individually carved Balmoral oxford boots, and you can create an elegant European gentleman’s sensibilities.”
- Model Shoes : Balmoral Oxford Boots
When choosing to hold a wedding in a church, some people often feel that because many church venues are actually outdoors, on the mountain, etc., they will choose a more casual style to match. But in fact, the church should be a more solemn and ornate venue.
For this kind of wedding, the weight and detail should be enhanced, and the Balmoral Oxford boots were originally designed to match the morning gown in the original British palace. So the style, the details, and the formality are absolutely sufficient. The suit part uses a wide collar and a double row of vanadium to create an overall sense of weight, and the matching of boots makes the groom look like a gentleman from England when he walks on the red carpet of the church.
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Editor / Planning – Zhikai
Photography / Art Editor – Kaijie
