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Are Vests a Fashion No No Anymore?

Because my fiance wore a matching vest and bow tie for our prom (5 years ago), he wants his groomsmen to have the same with our bridesmaids. I'm not totally opposed to it, but I'm wondering if it will make things look a little dated.

Also, my ladies are being allowed to pick whatever style of dress they want, as long as it's the appropriate color. I'm wondering if making the guys wear full out tuxes with vests and bow ties will make them feel more restricted, and like my girls got to have more freedom than them.

P.S. I'm adding this because it's been suggested a lot. My wedding party colors are a darker mint green and a darker lavender (Like David's Bridal Clover and Wisteria). I don't think Navy jackets or suits would look good paired with these colors. 
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Re: Are Vests a Fashion No No Anymore?

  • edited August 2010
    I don't think that vests are dated. When we were looking at tux styles, almost all included a vest. If you don't feel comfortable with the GM wearing vests, the other option is suspenders if you go the tux route.

    However, if you are looking at other options, maybe black suits with a white shirt and tie. 

    ETA: Who knows if I will think they look dated 20 years down the road? It doesn't seem like a trend that will lose popularity over time, but honestly even if it does, it is not really "out there" like other things that look dated.
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  • I don't think vests are dated, but I think vests that match the bridesmaids dresses are very dated and prom like. Have the guys wear black vests and ties with their tuxes - it's a super classic look that will never go out of style or look bad.

    I went to a wedding last night - the girls wore lavender. The guys were in tuxes with lavender ties and no vets. It looked ok, but not very formal.
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  • It's never occured to me that a formal event like I wedding wouldn't involve a vest. I just always thought it was part of the ensemble. We are still deciding on the color or just black for them though; and they're not wearing bow ties, they're wearing euro..I think bow ties are for old men (but that's just a personal taste!) My color is (probably) David's Bridal "Lapis" so it's not like I'd be putting bright orange under the suits... I think sometimes they look okay, but other times black is more appropriate.
  • My fiance has deemed 'no black' at the wedding! Only if it's a bow tie or a pant or a shoe! Even the ladies aren't allowed to wear a little black dress without it having color in it. He believes that black is for funerals and inappropriate for weddings. So, black vests are out of the equation.

    Thank you all for you input. I appreciate it!
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  • I think ties/vests that match the bridesmaids dress color is dated.  However, the vest itself is not dated.

    Our BMs are wearing a dark purple (DB lapis) and the GM are wearing light gold/champagne colored vests & tiest and FI is wearing the same color vest but with a white tie.

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