Groom's Suit & Tuxedo Guide: What to Wear for the Engagement, Katb Ketab and Wedding Night

Three events, three outfits: that is how most grooms in Egypt plan it. The engagement and the katb ketab call for a sharp suit, and the wedding night is where a tuxedo earns its place. Here is how to choose each piece and avoid the common mistakes.

One Groom, Three Occasions

• Engagement: a navy or light grey suit, with a tie in a tone that contrasts with the suit.
• Katb ketab: a light suit (beige or light grey) if it is a daytime event, or navy if it is in the evening.
• Wedding night: a black tuxedo, a white shirt with a French cuff, and a black bow tie.

Suit or Tuxedo?

A tuxedo is defined by its satin lapels and a more formal, evening finish. It is made for the big night. A suit is more flexible: you will wear it again for interviews, family occasions and weddings you attend later. If you want a piece that keeps working after the wedding, choose a suit. If you want one unforgettable look for one night, choose a tuxedo.

The Groom's Pieces from De Backer's

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• Black Solid Tuxedo - the classic wedding-night choice
• Black Shawl Lapel Tuxedo - a softer, rounded lapel
• Navy Classic Bamboo Suit - engagement and katb ketab
• Charcoal Bamboo Classic Suit - formal evening events
• Light Grey Double Breasted Suit - daytime ceremonies
• Light Beige Bamboo Classic Suit - daytime and summer
• Black Satin Bow Tie - to finish the tuxedo

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Plan Your Fittings

Buy early, and try the suit, shirt and shoes together at least two weeks before the date. That leaves time to adjust sleeve length, trouser break and waist. The shoulders are the one thing a tailor cannot change, so choose the jacket for the shoulders first and fix everything else afterwards.

The Groom's Checklist

• Jacket and trousers in the same fabric and tone
• A white shirt with a French cuff and cufflinks for the tuxedo
• A bow tie or tie chosen last, once the rest is settled
• A belt that matches your shoes, in black for a tuxedo
• Polished formal shoes, tried on with the trousers you will wear

Mistakes to Avoid

• Wearing a brown belt or brown shoes with a black tuxedo
• Trousers that are too long and bunch over the shoes
• A tie knot that is too big for the collar
• Buttoning the bottom button of the jacket - always leave it open

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