A carefully chosen accessory can transform a good wedding look into a truly polished and memorable style. Pocket squares and cravats are the finishing touches that elevate groomsmen’s outfits, adding personality, sophistication and cohesion across the wedding party.
While traditional ties are always elegant, cravats offer a stylish alternative that pairs beautifully with tailored suits, waistcoats or more formal attire. This guide covers why accessories matter, how to coordinate colours and styling inspiration to make your wedding party shine.
Why Accessories Matter
Accessories are not just decorative, they set the tone for your wedding style.
- Cravats: Provide a sophisticated alternative to ties, perfect for classic, vintage or formal themes. Their soft folds and rich textures add depth and elegance.
- Pocket Squares: Offer subtle colour accents, reflecting your wedding palette or complementing the groomsmen’s ties or cravats.
Together, these elements create a cohesive and polished look, ensuring your wedding photos are stylish and timeless.
Colour Coordination Tips
Coordinating your cravats and pocket squares ensures every element complements the overall wedding palette:
- Match or complement ties or bridesmaids: Cravats can match your wedding colours for a harmonious look - with our colour matched range. Pocket squares can echo the cravat, tie and bridesmaids’ dresses.
- Consider the wedding colours: Choose shades that reflect your palette, subtle neutrals for classic weddings, vibrant hues for summer or tropical themes.
- Balance patterns and textures: A patterned pocket square pairs well with a solid cravat or tie. Avoid competing colours or patterns that clash or overwhelm.
- Think about the venue and theme: Formal venues suit satin cravats, while rustic or outdoor weddings pair beautifully with more textured fabrics.
Styling Inspiration
Cravats and pocket squares can be styled in several ways to reflect personality and elevate the look:
- Monochrome elegance: Choose cravats and pocket squares in the same colour for a refined, sophisticated look.
- Subtle contrasts: Pocket squares in complementary shades or patterns add dimension without being overpowering.
- Mix-and-match creativity: Assign different cravat colours to groomsmen for individuality while keeping pocket squares consistent for cohesion.
- Layering with waistcoats: Cravats should be paired with waistcoats, this will also help add a vintage or classic feel, perfect for elegant or themed weddings.
FAQ: Wedding Pocket Squares & Cravats
Q: What’s the difference between a cravat and a tie?
A: A cravat is a soft, wide neck accessory with folds, often tied under the collar, while a tie is a narrow, traditional accessory. Cravats offer a formal, elegant alternative and can be purchased as self-tie, traditional scrunchie cravats or as handy, pre-tied ones.
Q: Should pocket squares match cravats or ties?
A: They can match exactly for harmony or complement the tie/cravat colour for a layered, visually interesting look.
Q: Can cravats be worn for casual weddings?
A: They can be, however they come with the risk of being overdressed as cravats tend to be a more formal accessory. Satin cravats suit formal events perfectly.
Q: How do I coordinate accessories with bridesmaids’ dresses?
A: Use the wedding palette as a guide. Pocket squares can echo subtle tones from the dresses, while cravats can provide a matching accent.
Pocket squares and cravats are the ultimate finishing touches for a polished wedding look. Thoughtful colour coordination and creative styling can elevate groomsmen outfits from standard to striking. By carefully selecting accessories, you ensure a cohesive wedding party look that photographs beautifully and complements your overall theme.
