Outfitting a groomsmen party is one of those wedding tasks that sounds simple until you're actually doing it. Different body types, varying budgets, scheduling across multiple people, and a deadline that doesn't move.
Here's how to do it right.
Rental suits have one advantage: lower upfront cost. Everything else favors custom.
A rental suit is fitted once, briefly, and returned after the wedding. It may have been worn dozens of times. The fit is approximate at best. And every member of your party is working from the same base pattern regardless of how different their bodies actually are.
A custom suit is built for the person wearing it. The fit is specific to their measurements. They keep it after the wedding — meaning they actually get something of lasting value, not just a one-day garment.
At Arthur + Lucca, custom groomsmen suits start at $600 — available in ten colorways, with full tailoring included. For a garment they'll wear again, that's a meaningful investment that makes sense.
We've refined this process significantly. Here's how it works:
One appointment per person.
Each groomsman schedules their own fitting at our West Loop studio. We take their measurements, confirm the style and colorway chosen by the groom, and handle everything from there.
All tailoring included.
Every alteration needed to achieve the confirmed fit is included in the price — no surprise alterations invoice at pickup.
One cohesive look.
Because every suit comes from the same collection with the same design details, the party looks unified without looking identical.
Timeline.
We recommend starting the groomsmen process at least 3–4 months before the wedding date to allow for production and any adjustments without rushing.
The groom typically gets a fully bespoke suit or tuxedo, distinct from the groomsmen in fabric, colorway, or design detail — while still cohesive with the overall look. We work with the groom first to establish the aesthetic, then build the groomsmen suits around it.
Brides who register their wedding with Arthur + Lucca receive 15% off all services for their entire wedding party — including groomsmen suits and tuxedos. Register at arthurandlucca.com/pages/sign-up-for-your-discount.
Visit our Groomsmen Shop at arthurandlucca.com/pages/the-groomsmen-shop to see colorways, pricing, and options — or book a consultation and we'll walk you through everything in person.