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Hunter Green Suit – Luke by Ike Behar

This hunter green suit by Ike Behar is called Luke and it is quite classy.  It is made of 100% worsted wool, is lightweight and very comfortable.  The dark green is very stately looking and a pleasure to wear.

The two-button, side vented notch lapel jacket is slim fit and has classy flap pockets with bone buttons.  The suit comes with a matching hunter green vest, should you choose to wear a vest and matching flat front hunter green pants.

When we initially started offering this suit for rent and sale, most of our grooms and groomsmen were selected it for Autumn, Winter and even winter holiday weddings. However, since this suit has been available for about a year now, we’ve seen wedding parties choose it during other times of year: May, June and September, just to name a few months.

Hunter green suit

After seeing wedding photos of our grooms and groomsmen in this green suit outside of autumn and winter seasons, we believe that this suit is versatile enough to wear most times of year.  If you are looking for a green suit, then this may be the suit for you, no matter what time of year you are getting married.

We can say that customers have taught us other ways of wearing this suit.  Several of our wedding parties have worn this suit with our black microfiber shirt.  Honestly, we never considered pairing it with a black shirt until a groom specifically requested one during his groom try on.  We can say that the dark green pairs very well with the black shirt.  We now suggest black shirts if that is the vibe a bride and groom are going for.

Of course, if you choose a black shirt with this hunter green suit, we suggest matte black shoes.  Otherwise, if you are wearing a white or ivory shirt with this suit, we suggest brown shoes.

I personally wore this suit to a Chamber of Commerce holiday party with a red tie, red pocket square and brown shoes.  I looked festive in a classy way, without having to wear the classic ugly holiday sweater!

We would like to inform you that, new this year, Ike Behar has come out with another green suit.  This one, called Dean, is an olive color.  It quite beautiful.  We’ve gotten more text messages and calls about this suit than any other new suit.  We think it will be a big hit.

Time will tell if our hunter green suit will be more popular than our olive green suit. Which is your favorite?

Featured Suit – Ike Behar Olive Green “Dean”

We believe our new Ike Behar Olive suit, called Dean, is going to be a run-away hit!  When brides and grooms heard we were going to be offering an olive suit for rent and purchase, Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo was getting daily text messages and calls asking when they would be able to see the actual suit.  Since the suit had not been available yet, we created a long list of people who we needed to call or text when we had the suit in the store.

That time has come and the suit is even more beautiful in person.  Once we placed the olive suit on a mannequin, we were stunned by how many brides and grooms came into the store and were immediately drawn to the suit.  In the past week alone, several couples told us during their suit and tuxedo appointment that they didn’t need to see anything else for their wedding party.  They were settling on the olive suit!

So enough about the hype about this suit.  Let’s get into the details.

This trim fit Ike Behar suit is made with a very comfortable 100% worsted wool.  You will be surprised by how comfortable the fabric is.  The suit also features a self-notch lapel top color and as with all Ike Behar suits and tuxedos, it is trim fit.  The two- button front, side vented jacket has double besom pockets and classy looking bone buttons.

Olive suit shown with matching vest, champagne color long tie and pocket square, white shirt

The olive jacket comes with matching slim fit pants and vest.  Last year, we started offering a hunter green Ike Behar suit and brides and grooms really went for that suit for autumn and winter weddings.  What we noticed with our hunter green suit is some wedding parties chose black shirts to contrast with the green suit.  

Olive suit shown with matching vest, black bow tie and pocket square, black shirt

We think that trend may continue this year with this olive suit.  Alternatively, you could wear a white microfiber shirt with the olive suit but we think one of our subtle ivory microfiber shirts may be an excellent choice for this suit.

When wearing an ivory or white shirt with this olive suit, we think brown shoes would be a perfect accompaniment the the shirt.  However, if you are choosing a black shirt or black accessories, our matte black shoes would be a better fit with that look.

Display men's formal shoes in shiny black patent leather, matte finish, and two different shades of brown

We believe that this suit can be worn all year round and is not confined to one or two particular seasons.  The olive green fabric is subtle enough not to cling to any particular season, say winter or fall.  Choose for yourself, once you see the suit in person.

Groom wearing an olive green suit with white, shirt, light green long tie and pocket square.  Standing with groom is a bride in an ivory satin wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers.

While we’ve only had this suit in our store for about 3 weeks, we are sensing the buzz and excitement of its arrival.  We dress thousands of people every year for weddings, proms and formal events so we get to see a variety of ways customers create a unique look.  In fact, sometimes brides and grooms teach us another way to pair our thousand or so accessories with our suits and tuxedos!  We’ll keep you posted on what is trending with this suit and how our customers complete their looks!

Featured Suit – Ike Behar Navy Suit Collin

Ike Behar makes a beautiful navy suit called Collin.  This is a notch lapel ultra luxury super 120’s fabric that is soft, breathable and comfortable.  The jacket is two button with with side vents and flap pockets.

This classic suit comes with a matching navy vest and navy slim fit pants.  A few years ago, Ike Behar added the options of navy skinny fit pants.  We find that most of our customers choose the slim fit pants, however we have some fashion forward grooms who want to have that streamlined and modern look.

navy suit Collin

We like to wear this suit with our white microfiber trim fit shirt, a long tie that matches the pocket square.

This is truly a versatile suit that can be worn for a wedding, used in a business setting or to attend a formal event.  If this is not the chosen suit for a bridal party, we find that many customers attending a wedding will either rent or purchase this suit.  The classy dark blue color, and comfort and fit of this suit are just the beginning of what make this suit so special.

Coincidentally, Ike Behar offers a matching navy satin cummerbund, long tie, and bow tie.  While it is rare that someone will wear a bow tie with this suit, you will sometimes encounter a grooms who wants to set himself apart from his groomsmen.  In that particular case, the groom will wear the matching navy satin bow tie and the groomsmen will wear the satin navy long tie.  A white pocket square show nicely on the navy colored jacket.

To give a less formal look, we often suggest that you wear the jacket, white microfiber shirt and slim fit pants with no vest or tie.  While still looking dressed up, this is a more casual yet appropriate look.

This writer is co-owner of Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo and I personally own and LOVE this suit.  It is handsome, extremely comfortable and gives a look of authority and professionalism without being stuffy.  I personally wear this suit with brown shoes however if you choose black shoes, we suggest wearing a matte finish shoes as apposed to shiny, patent leather shoes.  We think these shoes are more appropriate for the suit look.

If you’d like to add some formality to this look, Ike Behar makes a tuxedo version of this suit called Sebastian.  This tuxedo is essentially the Ike Behar navy suit with satin embellishments.

Ike Behar also most another navy tuxedo called Blake.  This tuxedo is pretty much the same as the navy suit and Sebastian, however, it has a black peak lapel on it.

Some interesting facts about the Ike Behar navy suit, Sebastian: it was 7th most popular suit worn for weddings in Autumn 2023.

Whether you are a good looking for a navy suit or attending a wedding as a guest, Ike Behar’s Sebastian is the perfect choice every time.

Featured Burgundy Tuxedo: The Camden

Ike Behar makes our favorite and most unique burgundy tuxedo that is most appropriate to wear in autumn and winter. The Camden is beautiful burgundy color with a black shawl lapel.

Once again, Ike Behar uses an ultra luxurious 120s fabric that is immensely comfortable, soft and breathable.  You will be stunned by the softness of this fabric when you touch it. The burgundy is a classy dark color and blends well with the black satin lapel and black satin button on the jacket. 

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Five Bridesmaid and Tuxedo Color Combinations

One of the best and most important ways you can incorporate your color palette into your wedding day is with your bridesmaid and tuxedo choices. Wedding color palettes are always evolving, and trends change every year, however there are some tried and true color combinations that – quite simply – work!

Here are a few of the most popular wedding color palettes we see our brides and grooms embracing at the moment:

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Featured Tuxedo: Navy Sebastian

The Ike Behar navy tuxedo called Sebastian is known to many of our brides and grooms.  It is quite popular and in fact in our survey of Top 10 tuxedos and suits worn for autumn weddings, this tuxedo was Number 2! That’s an impressive ranking given that the total number of suits and tuxedos on the list was 70! so if you’re still searching for “Tuxedo rental near me​” let us explain why you can stop searching now!

Navy Sebastian tuxedo from Ike Behar
Navy Sebastian tuxedo from Ike Behar
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Featured Tuxedo: Providence Trim Fit

Erik Lawrence is known for smart-looking, affordable black tuxedos.  Some of you may have read our blog on the Erik Lawrence Providence skinny fit tuxedo.  This Providence is the same exact one, but in a trim fit.  What is the difference? 

Providence trim fit tuxedo
Erik Lawrence Providence trim fit tuxedo

The skinny fit tuxedo jacket is ultra-tapered and often perfectly follows the contour of the body.  The skinny fit pants often cling close to the legs and thighs and are very tapered at the angles.  Many groom and groomsmen like wearing skinny fit pants a bit shorter, showing a bit of ankle or having no break in the pants.

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Featured Tuxedo: Providence Skinny Fit

Do you like skinny fit tuxedos?  This Erik Lawrence black Providence skinny fit tuxedo may be something that interests you! 

Providence Skinny Fit
Providence Skinny Fit

The ultra-slimming jacket with skinny fit pants are the perfect match for the fashion forward groom and groomsmen. The Providence has a full satin notch lapel, satin buttons and satin-lined besom pockets to complete the look. 

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Featured Tuxedo: Princeton Peak Lapel by Erik Lawrence

Erik Lawrence tuxedos and suits are known for great style at a lower price, and the Princeton is a popular option.

While the Ike Behar equivalent to this tuxedo is far more luxurious, some couples we work with want to be respectful of their groomsmen’s budgets when dressing them for their wedding. We all know being asked to be in a wedding, or even several in one year, can run into a large time and financial commitment. The Princeton tends to be approximately $50 less for the rental price of an equivalent high-end tuxedo from Ike Behar or Allure!

Erik Lawrence Princeton peak lapel tuxedo at Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo
Princeton Peak lapel
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