A bride-to-be tells tales of a petite groom
My blog just got a nice plug from Elizabeth Anne Designs, a wedding website updated daily with tips and stories from brides, newlyweds and wedding vendors. In a post called Tales of a Petite Groom, a bride-to-be recounts her and her fiance’s fruitless hunt for a suit for the big day.
Mo writes:
It is so hard to find a good fitting suit for the short, thin man in the States. I know, because the boy and I covered some serious ground in San Diego and the OC, only to realize that everything is way. too. big.
What was even more frustrating is that salesmen tried to convince us that suits that clearly did not fit in the shoulders were perfect on him. Sorry Hugo Boss, we’re not shelling out two thousand on a suit only to have it pulled apart for alterations.
Sounds exactly like my own frustrating experience as a groom — and the whole reason I started this blog. Very cool, then, that Mo and her man went home, fired up the internet, and were psyched to find Short Shrifted. Full circle.
It’s cool to see their process unfolding online. And it’ll be interesting to see what he eventually comes up with. Looks like they’re starting with a custom-made suit from Thick as Thieves.
On Mo’s personal blog Pink Argyle, she muses on possible necktie choices (might I humbly suggest my Necktie Length Chart?).
And here’s a photostream of the couple’s engagement pix.
Anyone out there planning (or recently had) a wedding/civil union/hand-fasting? Any recommendations for this lucky fella?
January 14th, 2010 at 9:10 am
As a matter of fact, yes I do!
I just got hitched on New Year’s Eve, and being 5′5″ 135, it was very difficult to find the right fit. The fact is that it’s going to be near impossible to find one off the rack unless you live in NY or you’re a Zen ebay-er. But that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to find something close, and then cut it down.
My “close” came courtesy of Shades of Greige. There were a few things I didn’t like about it–the color was a little darker than I wanted, and it was made from polyester not silk–but the price was right and I knew this was something that would look great on me.
I posted about it here: http://theloveship.blogspot.com/2009/11/well-suited.html
Stay tuned for wedding pics!
January 14th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Congrats, Michael! Many years of happiness to you both!
You guys have a cool blog — looking forward to the pix.
January 14th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
I recommend Jimmy Au’s For Men 5′8″ and Under. We have tuxes and black suits starting at 34 extra short. Ideally for men starting at 110-115 lbs. If you weigh more than that, then we absolutely have your size. We even carry odd sizes so you won’t be forced to size up to the next even number. I guarantee its worth the drive.
January 14th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Kenneth Cole Suits have usually worked for me
January 17th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Josh – can we get a review of thick as thieves?
January 19th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
@Alan – Thanks for checking in. Will have to get back to Jimmy Au’s if I visit LA this year. If any readers haven’t checked out my review of Jimmy Au’s, it’s here: http://shortshrifted.com/?p=134
@Randy – Would love to officially review Thick as Thieves. Skint as I am, though, I can only review custom places that offer me a free trial (I always mention that in the review and do my journalistic best not to let it affect my judgment).
For now, we’ll to tide ourselves over by seeing how it goes with Mo’s fiance…
January 20th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
may I recommend custom for the entire groom side of the wedding? I have a friend who instead of getting all the groomsmen a present, he got everyone a custom suit so they all matched perfectly for the wedding. The photos came out amazing and everyone commented on how great they looked. You can go the tux route or something more casual.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Thanks for all the tips everyone! I’ll be sure to update with the final result at our wedding when we we’re looking super sharp. Best wishes to all of those on the hunt for the “perfect” suit. :)
January 25th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
How about a destination wedding in Hawaii? Grooms have a lot more options over there!
February 5th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Advice, yes. RUN!! Just kidding. Marriage is a great thing and I’m sure you two will be very happy.
I was married last year (same sex marriage) and we both went w/ navy blazers. You may find it easier buying a blazer. It all depends on the formality of your wedding.
http://dandync.blogspot.com/2009/01/ledandys-wedding.html