Second Life: REPURPOSING YOUR WEDDING SUIT Give your special day attire more than one life Your wedding day may be one of the most important days of your life, but what happens to that beautiful suit afterwards? While wedding dresses often become treasured keepsakes stored away for decades, your wedding suit has the potential for a much more practical future. Jake Allen, co-founder and CEO of King & Allen, highlights how more couples are futureproofing their wedding attire from the very beginning, ensuring their investment pays dividends long after the confetti has been swept away. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE FROM DAY ONE The key to maximising your wedding suit’s potential lies in the initial planning process. “We encourage people to look beyond the wedding outfit as a one-day wonder and instead make it a wardrobe cornerstone” says Jake. The secret is understanding your existing style before you make any decisions. The initial process involves identifying key pieces already in your wardrobe that can inform your suit choice. It is easy to be distracted by the trends, but your existing wardrobe tells you everything you need to know about your own personal style; ensuring your wedding suit naturally integrates with your look, rather than sitting as an isolated formal piece. During the fitting process, King & Allen associates take time to understand how their clients live and dress. Many people seeking wedding suits don’t currently own formal wear, which makes this purchase particularly significant. They want to ensure the suits make an impact and give their clients as much wear as possible for years to come. CREATIVE STYLING FOR EVERY OCCASION The versatility of a well-chosen wedding suit extends far beyond formal events. Each component can be styled separately to create entirely different looks. Summer casual: Pair the waistcoat with a simple t-shirt for an unexpectedly sophisticated warm-weather look that bridges smart and casual perfectly. Garden party perfect: The jacket transforms any outfit. Wear it with jeans and a t-shirt for dinner events, garden parties, or even barbecues. The contrast between formal tailoring and casual basics creates an effortlessly stylish aesthetic. Weekend comfort: The trousers work beautifully with trainers and a casual top, offering a more polished alternative to standard casual wear, while remaining comfortable for everyday activities. Evening elegance: A tailored jacket can even replace a shawl or overcoat when worn over an evening gown, creating a striking modern formal look. The power of accessories shouldn’t be underestimated either. A well-chosen pocket square can eliminate the need for a tie while adding a dapper touch, even when worn with jeans and a t-shirt. INVESTMENT PERSPECTIVE It’s worth considering that a quality emmahillierphotography.com 90
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