All Black Tux

KSParker2012

My fiance and his mother, want him in an all black tux like coat, shirt, tie, hankie, pants the hole 9 yards.  Is this going to look too funeral?  I don't know if I like this but I was pretty much over ruled   He will have a boutonniere but I just feel it is too much black.  Does anyone have a picture of what this would look like?  Or any suggestions?  They groomsmen will be in a silver vest with a silver tie and I thought maybe he could have some color?  IDK any help would be great!  Thanks in advance.

Edit:  Just found this picture...what do you think?http://pinterest.com/pin/83879611779304893/

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I think it will look sharp, especially with the bout for a pop of color.

Lisa50

Eeep!  That look might need some white to break things up a bit.  How about a white shirt?  That's a much more classic look and would stand the test of time. 

The all black look is very trendy and someone (FI? FMIL? you?) might regret that in a few years.  Just ask the guys who wore powder blue tuxedos (perhaps mention that to your FMIL) in the late '70s.  LOL!!  Good luck!

KSParker2012

He is very adamant about this.. I even read him all of the posts on this subject he doesn't care lol so if he is happy I am happy.  I'll just change his boutonniere to make it pop with color.  Thanks for the help.

Mimmer04

Traditional tuxes are all black with the exception of the shirt which is white.  See http://www.blacktieguide.com/index.html.

All black is trendy right now and can look nice if done correctly.  Given that a black shirt with a black suit is pretty rare (IMO), I don't think it will look funeral at all (for funerals I think of a black suit with a traditional white button shirt and somber tie) and can actually look really sharp.  A bow tie will also help distinguish it from funeral attire.  

In the end, he is a grown man.  Let him wear what he wants.  Its his wedding too.  Besides most people will be looking at you anyway .