Husband's "Accessories" Dilemma: What to Do with Tuxedo Shirts, Cufflinks, Socks, Belts, and Gloves?

How is the groom's "accessories" being handled?

The wedding is all about the bride and groom! While it’s easy to get distracted by the bride's wedding dress, hairstyle, and accessories, the groom is also the star of the show. It’s important to prepare not only the tuxedo but also stylish accessories that add a nice touch♩

However... it can be hard to know what accessories to pair with the groom's outfit, and since many rental places and wedding venues sell "groom accessory sets," it’s tempting to think, "This is good enough." But the groom's accessory sets can be rather plain yet pricey, and there must be brides who want to find something more stylish in a different way!♡

So today, we’re going to share some tips on how to prepare the groom’s accessories♩

Before preparing groom's accessories... What else does he need besides the tuxedo?

Even if we say to prepare the groom’s accessories, it’s hard to know what to get! First, let’s review the accessories needed for the wedding besides the tuxedo, tie, and vest♩

✓ Shirt ⇒ The shirt that matches the tuxedo is typically a 'wing collar shirt,' not a standard one.* This type has a triangular collar. *

✓ Shoes ⇒ Any kind of shoes are basically fine! Rental options are also available at places where you rent the tuxedo. The color of the shoes should match the belt.◎

✓ Belt ⇒ While the belt color can be anything, it’s recommended to match it to the shoes.* Coordinate it with the color of the tuxedo.◎

✓ Gloves ⇒ The gloves are for the groom to hold; he won’t actually wear them, but it's good to have them prepared.*

✓ Socks ⇒ Traditionally, socks matched the color of the tuxedo, but these days, more grooms are using socks as a pop of color in their coordination♩ Find your favorite color!♡

✓ Cufflinks ⇒ Cufflinks are used to fasten the wrist buttons on the shirt. They are not a must-have item, but they look great when seen in passing.♡

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✓ Handkerchief ⇒ A handkerchief is also not required, but many grooms like to show a bit.◎ It would be even better if you could choose one that complements the color of the boutonniere!♡

Suspenders & Armbands ⇒ Suspenders and armbands are for adjusting the length of the pants and arms.* If the size fits perfectly, there’s no need to prepare them.◎

The groom's accessories look like this.* Many brides might be surprised to find out how many items there are to prepare...! Next, let's look at how to prepare the groom's accessories♡

Method 1: Complete the accessories where you rent or purchase the tuxedo

The most reliable method for gathering the groom's accessories is to complete them at the place where you rent or buy the tuxedo.◎ If they handle tuxedos, they are likely to also rent or sell accessories.*

Places that rent or sell tuxedos might also have accessories that coordinate well. One of the appeals is that you can actually see the coordination options and decide on the spot♩ Furthermore, if you purchase at the wedding venue, they may prepare everything for you on the day, which saves you a lot of hassle!♡

The downside is that it’s usually a bit pricier than if you were to gather everything yourself. It’s inevitable since you are buying sets at stores, but for brides who want to save money, it may be cheaper to gather items on your own.◎

Method 2: Buy only the necessary items in a set

Next, let’s introduce the option of purchasing from Amazon or Rakuten.* If you search for "groom accessory set" on Amazon or Rakuten, you’ll find sets including everything the groom needs for around 5000 to 15000 yen.◎

Many of these accessory sets include all accessories except for the belt and shoes.* Some might lack suspenders and armbands, so choosing a set that includes only the necessary items can be convenient♩

This way, you can prepare shoes or belts on your own or rent them together with the tuxedo, while getting the rest of the accessory set from Rakuten or Amazon, which is also recommended!*

The downside is that since it's online shopping, you can't see the actual items. For something as important as a wedding, many couples prefer to see the materials before making a choice! Also, it's concerning that sizing might be unclear...!

Method 3: Prepare everything separately

Finally, let’s explore the method of preparing everything separately.* This is recommended for brides who want to pay close attention to the groom's accessories or those who want to save as much money as possible.◎

When preparing items separately, you may use your existing items, order custom ones, or search for very cheap options.* Since there are many small accessories, gathering them can be a bit of a hassle, but it’s fun to play around with accessories like this♩

Color wing shirts, gloves, and armbands might see little use once the wedding is over, but shoes, belts, and cufflinks can still be used afterward ♩ Some grooms and brides take this opportunity to collect quality items♡

For brides who want to save big! Groom accessory price-cut info*

We’ve introduced three ways to prepare the groom’s accessories.♩ Among them, for those brides who want to save money on groom expenses, here is some price-cut information I found!*

✓ Shirt ⇒ I found one for 1,190 yen on Rakuten.♡

➡ Check out the color wing shirt here＊

✓ Shoes ⇒ Brides sometimes buy new shoes for the groom in colors other than white (like black or camel) for his work, which he can wear again after the wedding, making it effectively free!♩

✓ Belt, socks ⇒ His existing items are fine! Free!＊

✓ Gloves ⇒ Can be found at a 100 yen shop! They hardly show in pictures and are not worn. They are sold as taxi driver gloves.◎

✓ Cufflinks ⇒ If he has them, they are self-owned; if not, they can be found at a 100 yen shop.* If you don’t have specific preferences, that’s sufficient.♩

✓ Handkerchiefs ⇒ These can also be found at a 100 yen shop. Sometimes they come with tuxedo rentals or purchases, so be sure to check!◎

Suspenders & armbands ⇒ I found a set for 1,620 yen on Rakuten.♡

➡ Check out the suspenders and armband set here＊

If you buy shoes and a belt separately, gloves, cufflinks, and handkerchiefs from 100 yen shops, a shirt for 1,190 yen, and suspenders and armbands for 1,620 yen...

You can get all the groom's accessories for only 3,110 yen!♡ This is a significant saving.＊＊

However, cheaper items may come with their own downsides. The shirt may be thin, or it might fall apart easily...!

Since it's a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, opinions may differ on whether to have the groom wear quality brand items or go for cheaper options just for that day. Finding what suits you best and what you love is the ultimate goal!♡

Groom's accessories can be both meticulously curated or budget-friendly. Let's think about what is necessary♩

We’ve introduced three ways to procure the groom’s accessories and shared the price-cut information.* The range of groom's accessories varies greatly, and if you utilize inexpensive or existing items, you can complete the look for around 3,000 yen. However, opinions vary on this. It’s a dilemma of whether to have him wear nice items or settle for temporary items...!

It’s best if the groom offers various input, but many brides might hear "Anything is fine." Please coordinate your groom to look fabulous!♡

➡ Check out the groom fashion article here＊

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