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But seriously, dressing to flatter your body shape is the best way to look great on your wedding day; not trying to force your body into an outfit that’s unnatural to you and your day-to-day lifestyle or getting hung up about things you will never be able to change.

Knowing what will look good on your frame is the first step to body confidence, so we spoke to two groomswear experts about what suits the five most common male body shapes.

TA L L + S L I M Being tall and slim is definitely a boon when it comes to formalwear for men. The slick slimline suits that are currently in vogue really lend themselves to this body shape. But remember a good tailor is essential for such a stature; not fitted enough can make you look like you’re drowning in material, and not cut just-so can make you look clownishly long. “The key is not to cut the jacket or trousers too hard,” says Andrew Brookes of Andrew Brookes Tailoring. “If it’s too tight it makes him look even taller and skinnier, so you have to find a balance where it’s well cut but not too neat.”

Andrew recommends cutting the leg and sleeves slightly shorter to counterbalance your height. “You find very tall men have long backs, so cutting the garments shorter can bring balance to the outfit.”

A kilt is a great option for you too as the many different cogs of a kilt outfit (the jacket, the socks and the brogues) ensure no area of the body is overly elongated. Yvette at MacGregor and MacDuff says it’s a good idea to incorporate some shape into the jacket. “If it is correctly fitted, it will create a more defined body shape, which will be very flattering,” she explains.

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SHORT “Small guys can look good in most things,” says Andrew.

“Look at jockeys – they wear vibrant colours and prints and pull it off easily.” If you’re short, you can afford to have fun with your outfit because bold colours and patterns allow you to inject some character into your ensemble without overwhelming the overall look. If you want to lengthen your silhouette, dark colours are slimming and, as a result, help to create the illusion that you are taller than you really are.

Browns, olives and dark reds are all flattering deep shades that allow you to introduce a bit of colour into your outfit.

Keep your proportions in check, though. “We wouldn’t recommend that someone who doesn’t have a great height goes for a Prince Charlie jacket,” says Yvette. “A more contemporary jacket, like the one in our Glen Orchy Tweed outfit, elongates the body shape and is very flattering, but still has an echo of the Prince Charlie style.” Remember, too, that tailoring is your friend; your kilt should sit between the top and middle of your knee, while trouser legs and jacket sleeves should sit just-so so as not to swamp you.

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B OT TO M H E AV Y As many women know, a good skirt can go a long in way in flattering a bottom heavy figure. Kilts are a great option for men with big bums or large hips because they can be easily adjusted to skim over your lower half, while the jacket can add bulk to your shoulders which helps balance out your figure. “Gents who are slightly larger in the hips would suit more neutral tartan colours, as they elongate the body without drawing attention [to them],” explains Yvette. Fortunately hues such as grey, biscuit and soft sage green are incredibly popular in groomswear right now, so you’ll find no shortage of flattering options.

If you would rather wear a suit, it’s all about cutting the jacket properly. Making it longer at the back allows it to skim neatly over the bum and prevents the material pulling at the front. “Really, anybody can look amazing if you utilise the best parts of their body,” says Andrew. “A well-tailored outfit should make you look at a guy and think, ‘God, doesn’t he look great!’”

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Bulking up is a huge trend in fitness regimes for men right now. And while it looks great when your muscles are bursting out of a tight t-shirt, it can look awkward when they bulge under badly fitted formalwear. “It’s all about getting the recipe right. Men who are very fit usually have sloping shoulders, so you don’t have the distance from the seam at the top of the shoulder to the neck, and you have to accommodate that,” says Andrew, who has fitted suits for many Scottish sports personalities, “but men who are muscly are proud of their muscles, so you want to make the jacket quite neat to show off the biceps and triceps.”

If you’re opting for trousers for your big day, don’t be tempted to make them baggy to accommodate large thighs – you’ll look bulky and cumbersome. Anything too skinny could make you look like a male ballet dancer, though, so meet in the middle with a slim-fit cut which has been tailored and altered to accommodate your shape. Not only will it be much more flattering, it’s currently bang on trend.

H E AV Y B U I L D Tailoring for a man with a heavy build is less about making him look slimmer and more about making him look in proportion. You don’t want to hide your weight, but rather avoid common pitfalls like bagginess, bulging or dressing in clothes that are too big for you. If you embrace your size and tailor your outfit accordingly, the results will be on trend and cool. “Don’t go for an off-the-peg jacket, but rather something where there’s more scope for alteration and adjustment with the fit,” says Yvette.

“You just have to keep the outfit in proportion,” explains Andrew. “If the jacket is too long it makes them look bigger than they are; same with the sleeves. I’d put the button where they tie their jacket about an inch above the belly button as it’s the smallest part of the waist, and I would drop the lapel and make it wider. Tom Ford has wide lapels on all his suits, it helps extenuate the waist.” Dark colours are flattering on this shape, but don’t feel bound to black. French navy and dark grey also look really stylish.

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Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers has designed the Scottish National Football Team tartan – and you can now wear the patriotic tartan on your big day. The tartan has been developed to celebrate all the Scottish national football teams, from the cerebral palsy squad to the men’s and women’s international A squads. Chosen by the Scotland Supporters Club members, the colours were inspired by the famous Scotland crest worn by the National teams, encompassing the passion and pride of the national game.

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TA I L O R E D T O Y O U Put the personal touch to your wedding kilt with Kilts4U’s newly launched Frank’s Gold Room, a completely bespoke experience in the Hillington store. Design your full kilt outfit from top to toe with your choice of everything from jacket cloth, buttons and lining to pocket and cuff style, plus take your pick of any tartan – or even create your own. Complete your look with your sporran colour and pick from a choice of cantles before selecting your style of shoe. You can even have your shoes inlaid with the tartan or cloth from your jacket!

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Custom threads Good news: MacGregor and MacDuff is launching its new Premium Jacket Range later this summer and it is seriously stylish.

The three statement jackets, all with different bespoke features, are custom made using 100% worsted wool and can be tailored using a selection of up to 28 linings.

Offering a versatile range of styles and colours to complement any kilt outfit, the new jackets are available to buy later this summer in each of the three Scottish stores or online at macgregorandmacduff.co.uk.

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Choose from over 500 Scottish clan tartans with your choice of leather in grey, brown, black or burgundy. You can also add extra measurements for the perfect fit.

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The Kilt Centre in Hamilton – aka the original designer of the Saltire, Lionheart and Grey Thistle tartans – has added to its Storm Collection with the Ice Storm Tartantweed outfit (pictured). The collection also carries Autumn Storm and Heather Storm, with a full accessories range.

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Inspired by the brown bears that roamed the ancient Caledonian forests, Scottish natural soap kitchen Siabann has launched a range of men’s products to soothe even the grizzliest Beàrr Man. Beàrr (which is Gaelic for shave, FYI) Man products are made in Scotland from natural oils and butters to make skincare simple. We love the Beàrr Gift Box (£45), filled with everything to prep skin for the big day.

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F LY I N G L O T U S Take a few classic 1950s race cars for a ride around the many B roads and twisty bends of the Scottish countryside. Forth Sevens rents out Catherham-7 two-seater sports cars based on the classic Lotus design complete with wet weather gear, laminated route guides and two-way radios for between-car banter with your mates. Hire includes all insurance and breakdown cover and 120 miles’ drive time! Prices are from £215 - £225 per two people sharing a car with discounts for multiple day rental.

H E Y, R E L A X G U Y Lads. Listen. It’s 2017 and the secret’s out: indulging in a pamper sesh isn’t just for hen parties. Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire will take care of you and up to 14 mates (more will require arrangement by phone) with a relaxing afternoon or full day in their luxurious spa and restaurant facilities. Indulge your party with a two-course lunch and express facial (behave!) followed by afternoon tea for £69 per person, or go all out with lunch, choice of a range of treatments and two-course dinner with cocktails in the hotel’s Piccolo restaurant for £109 each.

REAL LIFE COMPUTER GAMES! You and your pals are legit pro gamers when it comes to Mario Kart and the latest first person shooters, yeah? Well, why not see how good you are in real life? Xtreme Karting based in Edinburgh and Falkirk specialise in packages for stags. A karting Grand Prix with briefing, practice, heats, top driver showdown and podium presentation will set you back £35 per person. For an extra £10 per person you can try some tactical combat as your party is split into opposing teams, facing off across six missions with state-of-the-art infrared weapons on a specially designed arena. It’s time to see what all those years of playing Call of Duty have done for your killer instinct.

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Nothing says “I’m ready for a life of responsibility and commitment” better than flinging yourself off a bridge with a rope around your ankles. Bungee jumping is one of the most exhilarating adrenalinepacked experiences out there and Highland Fling Bungee offers you and your party the chance to take a dive off the picturesque Garry Bridge in Perthshire. Packages include two nights’ accommodation, minibus service, bungee jump and a choice of one other activity from white water rafting, canyoning, quad bikes or clay pigeon shooting for £179 per head.

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T E ST YO U R ST R E N G T H Nothing screams SCOTLAND!!! like putting on a kilt and throwing a large piece of tree into the air, narrowly avoiding crushing one of your dearest friends. Go Bananas offers an amazing Mini Highland Games experience so that you and your fellow stags can see who’s the toughest across a range of traditional Highland pursuits such as tossing the caber, throwing hammer, tyre flip, tug o war and eh…sumo wrestling.

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Why risk venturing out to a casino to lose all your money, or get iced by local mobsters because you forgot the rules of 21, when the casino can come to you?

Edinburgh Fun Casino provides Texas hold’em based on eight players per table for £30 per head or roulette and blackjack for £20 per head based on a party of 25. All packages come with professional male or female croupiers, three hours of gaming, fun money and champagne.

TA K E A D R A M If you’re more Don Draper than Danny Dyer, booze like the classy gent you are at The Craigellachie. Sitting in the heart of Speyside amid 50 of the region’s single malt distilleries, this cooler-than-cool hotel (which has 26 individually decorated bedrooms) is home to the famous Quaich Whisky Bar, which has one of the largest whisky collections in the world. Take a journey through the different eras of whisky with Quaich Bar manager Lyndsey Grey, who can arrange a tasting to suit everyone’s individual palate (from £45 a head) and can even organise a tour of a local distillery. Head to the ground floor of the hotel and you’ll find the Copper Dog Pub, which has open fires, exposed brickwork, an extensive cocktail and whisky list, a menu packed with fresh local produce and live music at the weekend to get the party started. Fancy something, well, fancier? Parties of up to 22 people can sit down to a private banquet in a room adjoining the Quaich Whisky Bar (from £45 a head for a three-course dinner). Hotel rooms start from £165.

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Lee (right): New Scottish Football Association tartan kilt worn with navy tweed waistcoat and jacket and full fur sporran (hire from £175 and buy from £1,275), exclusively at Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers

Peter (left): New Scottish Football Association tartan trews (buy from £265), exclusively at Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers.

McColl jacket in Scottish Football Association Harris tweed (£295) and Ramsay waistcoat (£105), Walker Slater

Light grey Crail jacket and waistcoat worn with Ancient Patriot tartan kilt (hire from £99 or buy from £800), Slanj Kilts

Grey tweed jacket with grey shadow tartan kilt and plaid, black wing collar shirt and silver silk cravat (hire from £84.50), A1 Kilt Hire

Lee (left): Silver Pride of Scotland kilt with silver grey contemporary jacket (hire from £95, buy from £1,049), McCalls Peter (right): Lomond light grey twill tweed wool jacket and waistcoat worn with Lomond Mist kilt, flashes and tie. Leather ghillie brogues, sporran, replica sgian dubh, kilt pin and kilt hose (hire from £115), exclusive to MacGregor and MacDuff For STOCKISTS see page 302

Lee (left): Midnight Granite Pride of Scotland kilt and Midnight Navy contemporary tweed jacket (hire from £95, buy from £1,049), newly available from McCalls Peter (right): Arran navy blue tweed jacket and waistcoat with Arran Mist tartan kilt, flashes and tie. Leather ghillie brogues, sporran, replica sgian dubh, kilt pin and kilt hose (hire from £115), exclusive to MacGregor and MacDuff For STOCKISTS see page 302

Black Argyle jacket and waistcoat with pink ruche tie and grey Spirit tartan kilt (hire POA), Debenhams

Lomond light grey twill tweed wool jacket and waistcoat worn with Lomond Mist kilt, flashes and tie. Leather ghillie brogues, sporran, replica sgian dubh, kilt pin and kilt hose (hire from £115), exclusive to MacGregor and MacDuff

Ancient Pride of Scotland kilt with light grey contemporary tweed (hire from £95, buy from £1,049), McCalls

Modern Douglas tartan kilt with navy Wallace jacket and five-button waistcoat in navy Arrochar. Grey seal skin dress sporran, navy socks and full leather ghillie brogues (buy from £729), Clan Kilts

Above: Wool complete kilt suits (hire from £149.95), Mackenzie Menswear Opposite, top left to right: Lovat blue tweed Crail jacket and waistcoat worn with Hunting Manx tartan kilt (hire from £109, or buy from £830), Slanj Kilts Herringbone lovat green Crail jacket and waistcoat, Isle of Skye tartan kilt (green, lilac and brown), Isle of Skye classic tartan tie, tan leather brogues, sporran and lovat green hose (buy from £1,329), available from Kiltpin Opposite, bottom left to right: Autumn Storm tartan and tweed kilt, pleated to the stripe with contrasting colour accent inverts to match the side apron fringe (£369) with matching tweed jacket and vest (£279), leather dress sporran (from £125), tartan socks (£59) and bespoke tartan brogues (£325), The Kilt Centre Peat coloured Crail jacket and waistcoat, Weathered Scotland Forever kilt, pearl-coloured rouche tie, bison-coloured hose, brown brogues and silver grey sporran (to buy from £1,329), available from Kiltpin For STOCKISTS see page 302

Above: Cairngorm Slate kilt outfit (to hire for £139, or buy from £1,099), new and exclusive to Kilts 4 U Opposite, top left to right: Light grey tweed jacket and waistcoat with Highland Sky tartan kilt (to hire is £92.50), Slaters Menswear Ice storm tartan and tweed kilt, pleated to the stripe with contrasting colour accent inverts to match the side apron fringe (£369) with matching tweed jacket and vest (£279), leather dress sporran (from £125), tartan socks (£59) and bespoke tartan brogues (£325), The Kilt Centre.

Opposite, bottom left to right: Same as top right.

Holyrood eight-yard bespoke tartan kilt with a pure new wool Sherrifmuir Jacket with real staghorn buttons (buy from £1,199), made-to-measure outfit designed by Kilts 4 U For STOCKISTS see page 302

Above: Slim blue short jacket with tweed waistcoat (to hire £124), Slaters Menswear Opposite, top left to right: Blue slim-fit jacket, waistcoat and trousers with navy tie (£115), Debenhams Slim blue short jacket with tweed waistcoat (to hire £124), Slaters Menswear Opposite, bottom left to right: X-slim fit micro-checked wool-rich three-piece suit (£279), wool silk tie (£24.99) and leather brogues (POA), Remus Uomo Grey three-piece suit (£185), Debenhams For STOCKISTS see page 302

Above: Edward suit with Shetland Tobacco Donegal jacket (£265), waistcoat (£85), trousers (£95) and knitted silk tie (£35), Walker Slater Opposite, top left to right: X-slim fit wool-rich mix and match suit. Jacket (£165), waistcoat (£55), trousers (£85), leather brogues (from £139) and tie (from £18), Remus Uomo Men’s single-breasted Stewart Royal tartan dinner jacket (£400), ScotlandShop Opposite, bottom left to right: Shetland grey multicheck Edward suit (£265), waistcoat (£85), trousers (£95) and co-ordinating shirt and accessories (POA), Walker Slater Platinum Pride of Scotland trews with Edwardian jacket and lilac accessories (hire from £65, buy from £515), McCalls For STOCKISTS see page 302