By far the most traditionally British choice for the ceremony, Morning Dress comprises a dark coloured tailcoat, a light coloured waistcoat and striped trousers. This is usually accompanied by a white dress shirt with spread or wing collar, a pastel coloured tie and black captoe shoes or boots.
The ensemble takes its name from the 19th Century look of a gentleman on his morning rounds, the tailcoat cut in a manner to suit horse riding – the preferred method of transport. In current times, the look is only seen at weddings and summer events and one can cut quite the dash in this natty ensemble.
The coat should be single breasted with one button or silk link, a peaked lapel and gentle sloping front ending just so, behind and above the knee. Black, navy or charcoal worsted look the most dapper, but lighter greys can be entertained, with silk piping at the lapel and cuff for the more adventurous.
The “odd” waistcoat should be a pleasing dove grey, pale buff or egg shell blue. A double breasted U-shaped or peaked number is just the ticket.
Black & white ‘banker’ stripe trousers are de rigeur for the occasion; high waisted enough to sit under the waistcoat, usually detailed with brace buttons and side adjusters and without turn ups.
Prices for our made-to-measure three piece morning suit start at £1750, and we will get you kitted up in a complimentary made-to-measure shirt and ready-to-wear tie for the occasion as well.