Everyone wants to look great on the wedding day. Especially the groom.

It just so happens that style is all the rage when it comes to men’s wedding attire. There’s something so chic about a one-button, single-breasted jacket that can highlight a man’s broad shoulders and trim waist.

Even fashion icon Vera Wang is in on men’s wedding attire, forming a tuxedo-line partnership with The Men’s Wearhouse clothing chain, featuring fine wool tuxedos with shorter jackets, tapered sleeves and narrower lapels in grosgrain or satin for a sleek silhouette.

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“Fitted is a huge trend right now,” said John Street, co-owner of Street Tuxedo shops. “Everything we buy is a fitted look. We won’t buy boxy coats.”

The flattering style also impacts the look of the tuxedo slacks.

“Everybody wants flat-front trousers,” said Jason White, owner of Bowties tuxedo shop. “Pleated trousers are out.”

Cummerbunds also are yesteryear. In addition to skinny ties, grooms are opting for natty self-tie bow ties in colors corresponding to wedding themes. Plum and royal blue are popular colors at Street Tuxedo, Street said, along with neutrals such as latte, silver and ivory.

While black tuxedos still take the spotlight, grooms are embracing gray tuxedos as the hot-color alternative, followed by tan. From light gray to dark heather, gray’s tonal shades make it a year-round pick for fall to summer weddings. Gray also complements a number of pastel colors that brides are wearing, such as champagne, blush and pink.

Both gray and tan are good options for less formal or daytime affairs, and they open the doors for personalization, like more flamboyant ties or other off-the-wall styles.

“Lots of guys are wearing Chuck Taylors or Vans,” said White, noting that it can be hard to find the right shoe to pair with nontraditional tux colors.

Vans checkerboard slip-ons are a wedding favorite for a “striking juxtaposition,” said Chris Overholser, senior communications manager of Vans. Men are also wearing the lace-up style in Italian leather, an upgrade from the traditional canvas style, for a dressier look.

In warmer climates, grooms are ditching their jackets for the big day. Instead, they’re wearing slacks, shirts and vests for a laid-back approach, especially with gray or tan styles.

While fashion purists may be shocked at such a thought, White pointed out that wedding rules are taking a back seat to individualization.

“Tradition is out the window,” he said.

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