Well-Groomed on Offbeat Bride

Feeling a little outside the norm? I've started guest blogging on Offbeat Bride, where I create unexpected looks that work for guys, girls, and everyone in between. Here's my first post, which is a stripes explosion capped off by jeans. Yes, jeans at a wedding, folks.

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Well-Groomed Q&A: Help Me Get the Look

Q: I came across this photo on your blog, but can't find it again. Can you tell me who makes this outfit, including the trousers, jacket, shirt, and pocket square? Thanks. -Scott

A: Hey Scott, I originally found this image on Pinterest. It didn't lead back to any source for shopping info, but I've scoured the web to find duds to help you recreate this look.

Layer this orange blazer over this checkered shirt, and add in these yellow pants. Don't forget this paisley pocket square.

I hope this helps!

Do you need some groom-centric style advice? Email me at hey[at]wellgroomedblog.com, tweet me, or ask on Facebook to get my two cents.

Versus: Chris Pine vs. Zachary Quinto

Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, aka Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, teamed up to promote the premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness. Both guys got suited up for the event, but which one did it better?

Chris chose a three-piece pinstriped suit in traditional black. He added an unexpected twist with a contrasting polka dot tie, while Zachary opted for a traditional black tie. His navy suit has black, peak lapels, which are offset by a chambray shirt. The guys couldn't have been more different in the hair department, either. Chris went for a standard side part with a full beard and mustache, while Zachary went for a pompadour and clean shaven look.

So, which guy hit the red carpet looking better? I'm voting for Quinto, how about you?

image: People.com

Featured: Martha Stewart Weddings

The Confetti Pop crew asked me to style a groom for their DIY Herringbone Mobile Backdrop for Martha Stewart Weddings' blog, The Bride's Guide. I came up with this groom's look to match Martha's cornflower and melon palette. The team at Men's Wearhouse kindly let me raid their inventory to create this look, which iss traditional with a twist. It wouldn't be complete without a great tie and pocket square from Bows-n-Ties. Check it out!

A silver tux with satin trim lapels and subtle crosshatch pattern gets an unexpected boost from a light blue shirt with subtle sheen and texture. An orange and white striped skinny tie and tone-on-tone pocket square add a splash of color along with an oversized boutonniere. The shoes? Brown, of course. 

Hopefully, this look gives you some inspiration for ways to add some flair to a traditional look without walking too far from convention. I collaborated with some great vendors on this one, so swing by their sites and check out their work.

Looking for something a little less formal? Check out another of my styled grooms here.

images: Jeff Loves Jessica

DIY and concept: Confetti Pop

groom stylist: Darren Younge of Well-Groomed

groom's wardrobe: Men's Wearhouse tux, Bows-n-Ties neckwear and pocket square

bride's dress: L'Atelier Couture

florals: Prairie Fair

makeup and hair: Joy Phillips

models: Ignite

Style Snapshot: Chambray Champs

I came across a pin last night that deserved a second glance, so I clicked on over to Style Me Pretty to check out this entire inspiration shoot. And man, was it worth it. Here's a peak of some of the chambray details the guys wore, one chose a pink shirt, the other blue. Both blazers were accented with bright red and yellow boutonnieres.

Need more boutonniere inspiration, check out the Bout pin board.

images: Brittany Lauren Photography via Style Me Pretty