Styling Tips for Modern Groom Attire

Say goodbye to the classic suit of old, and say hello to the modern groom.

Being a modern groom is all about standing out, showing your personality and not conforming to the archetypical styles of the past. No longer do you need to coordinate your tie with the bridesmaids, match your cummerbund to the floral arrangements or throw on a big day look that just isn’t you. No, in 2025 and beyond, you are experimenting with unconventional colors, textures and accessories in order to make the whole suiting experience unique to you. The off-the-peg groom is gone, long live alternative wedding suits and all the excitement that brings to modern groom attire.

Now, we at Freeborn Designs may be biased, but we believe that breaking the mould when it comes to men’s fashion is really important. And if there is one moment in a man’s life where he should be able to expand his sartorial horizons, it’s his wedding day. For over 75 years, grooms have had three choices, black, gray or navy blue – that’s it! But today boys, those days of slim pickings are over. But with so many options on the market, it can be hard to decide which direction to go down. So we decided to throw our hat in the ring and share our styling tips for modern grooms. Because we know that looking for that perfect alternative wedding suit can be hard, but with our help you’ll come out the other side looking the dapper groom you were born to be.

Modern Groom Attire, Your Style Guide

Stand Out from the Crowd

Your big day is all about you, and your bride. So don’t worry yourself trying to match with your groomsmen, or even your fiancé! Your looks should complement, sure, but they don’t have to be clear copies of one another. When it comes to you and your chosen groomsmen, you need to clearly distinguish yourself from the pack. The beauty of alternative wedding suits is that you have a huge range of fabrics, colours and textures to chose from – so go for a style that is just for you, and then coordinate (not match) your boys around it. Or go down the accessories route and introduce an item into your modern groom attire that is solely yours, that way you’ll distinguish yourself and you’ll get to wear that fedora you’ve had your eyes on for months (for example)!

Patterns Belong on the Outside

Who decided that the most flamboyant part of your outfit should be hidden away in your suit lining? Not us, and we know that the most stylish modern groom attire incorporates patterns that belong on the outside. Don’t go overboard though, if you’re going for a statement patterned jacket or vest, pair it with darker patterned or solid colored trousers. This will give you a more refined look, and stop your outfit looking busy.

Go Beyond the Classic Palette

Standard just isn’t you, you’re a modern groom and you need to think beyond black or blue. Alternative wedding suits are available in an endless amount of colors and fabrics, so go wild! But our advice to modern grooms, stick with a 3-piece, over a 2-piece (jacket and trousers). That way you’ll have the suit jacket for when you walk down the aisle, but when the night heats up, you can (carefully) toss it aside and party till sunrise, safe in the knowledge your modern groom attire still looks put together.

Your wedding suit is an investment, and to us that means quality. At Freeborn Designs, every single one of our garments is handmade by our tailors in Faridabad, India. We use only the finest fabrics and construct our pieces using techniques that have been passed down through many generations of craftspeople. Our love for style & design is woven into every garment, and we believe that’s what makes our collection unique. Please feel free to browse our extensive selection of modern groom attire, shop in our virtual gallery and feel free to ask us anything via our contact page.