The morning of

Groom Essentials

Collars that stay put, a shirt that stays tucked, shoes that survive the grass. Nobody notices any of it, which is the point.

43 products, each chosen by I Do with a note on why.

Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.

Suit details24

  • Magnetic Collar Stays (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Wurkin Stiffs Magnetic Collar Stays

    Collar points curl under a jacket, especially on rental shirts missing their stays.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Magnetic Collar Stays (opens in a new tab)
  • Shirt Stays (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: World's Best Shirt Stays, 1 Pair

    The most common groom regret is a shirt that untucks and bunches at the waist during the ceremony and dancing.

    ~$25 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Shirt Stays (opens in a new tab)
  • Boutonniere Magnets (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: BoutStix Floral Magnets

    Pinning a boutonniere through a lapel takes five fumbling minutes and leaves holes.

    ~$25 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Boutonniere Magnets (opens in a new tab)
  • Cotton Handkerchiefs (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: RDS Hankytex Cotton Handkerchiefs, 6 Pack

    Grooms cry at the first look and fathers at the vows, and a silk pocket square is decorative.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Cotton Handkerchiefs (opens in a new tab)
  • Suit Garment Bag (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Simple Houseware Travel Garment Bag, 43 Inch

    Gets the suit from the tailor to the venue and home again without the dry-cleaner plastic that traps moisture.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Suit Garment Bag (opens in a new tab)
  • Sweat-Proof Undershirt (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Thompson Tee Sweatproof Undershirt, Deep V

    Nerves, a wool suit and an August ceremony show as pit marks by the first dance on a normal undershirt.

    ~$40 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Sweat-Proof Undershirt (opens in a new tab)
  • Boutonniere Pins (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Outus Pearl Head Boutonniere Pins, 100 Pack

    Florists include one pin per boutonniere and one is never enough after the first hug.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Boutonniere Pins (opens in a new tab)
  • Lint Roller (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Scotch-Brite Mini Travel Lint Roller

    Dark suits and dresses pick up everything.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Lint Roller (opens in a new tab)
  • Wide Suit Hangers (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: HOUSE DAY Wooden Suit Hangers, 2 Pack

    A wide wooden hanger keeps the jacket shoulders in shape between the tailor and the ceremony.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Wide Suit Hangers (opens in a new tab)
  • Personalized Groomsman Hanger (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Andaz Press Custom Suit Hanger (per person)

    The suit hanger with his name and role, so the groomsmen's suits photograph as well as the dresses.

    With his name and role

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Personalized Groomsman Hanger (opens in a new tab)
  • Classic Cufflinks (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Honey Bear Twist Knot Cufflinks, 1 Pair

    A plain silver knot is the pair a groom wears again, and the only way to close a French-cuff shirt.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Classic Cufflinks (opens in a new tab)
  • Initial Cufflinks (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Stainless Steel Initial Cufflinks

    Cufflinks with his initial, chosen on the listing.

    Can carry your initials

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Initial Cufflinks (opens in a new tab)
  • Tie Clip (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: MOZETO Tie Clip Set

    Keeps the tie in place through hugs, dancing and a long day of photos.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Tie Clip (opens in a new tab)
  • Engraved Groomsmen Tie Clips (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: EDSG Engraved Stainless Tie Bar

    The tie clip with his initials or the date engraved on it.

    With his initials and date

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Engraved Groomsmen Tie Clips (opens in a new tab)
  • Pocket Square Set (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: KissTies Satin Pocket Squares, Set of 6

    A matching set across the wedding party in one colour, chosen from a wide swatch range.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Pocket Square Set (opens in a new tab)
  • Dress Socks (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Falari Black Dress Socks, 5 Pack

    Easy to forget and very visible when you sit.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Dress Socks (opens in a new tab)
  • Button Suspenders (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: HOLD'EM Tuxedo Button Suspenders

    Tuxedo trousers and many wedding suits are made for suspenders, and a belt under a waistcoat looks wrong.

    ~$30 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Button Suspenders (opens in a new tab)
  • Another option

    Convertible Suspenders (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Tommy Hilfiger Convertible Suspenders

    Clips or buttons, so they work on a rental with no suspender buttons and on your own trousers after.

    ~$30 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Convertible Suspenders (opens in a new tab)
  • Tuxedo Stud Set (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Black Onyx Tuxedo Studs and Cufflinks Set

    Only for tuxedo weddings.

    ~$30 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Tuxedo Stud Set (opens in a new tab)
  • No-Sew Hem Tape (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: HeatnBond PeelnStick Fabric Fuse Hem Tape

    A hem that comes down on trousers or a bridesmaid dress is a two-minute fix with peel-and-stick hem tape.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: No-Sew Hem Tape (opens in a new tab)
  • Deodorant Mark Sponge (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Gal Pal Deodorant Remover Sponge, 2 Count

    Every navy bridesmaid dress and dark jacket picks up a white deodorant streak going over the head.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Deodorant Mark Sponge (opens in a new tab)
  • Ring Pouch (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Hide & Drink Leather Ring Pouch

    The best man is not carrying a wooden double box in his trouser pocket for four hours.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Ring Pouch (opens in a new tab)
  • Suit Carry-On Bag (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Zegur Carry-On Garment Bag

    The suit needs the same protection as the gown in a smaller bag.

    ~$95 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Suit Carry-On Bag (opens in a new tab)
  • Custom Face Socks (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Socks Printed with a Photo

    The groom's face on the groomsmen's socks.

    With your photo

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Custom Face Socks (opens in a new tab)

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Don't forget, nothing to buy

  • An extra dress shirt for the reception, same neck and sleeve as the ceremony shirt.
  • Decant the cologne you already wear into the atomizer; this is not the day to try a new scent.
  • If the trousers are for suspenders, have a tailor add the buttons now; it costs a few dollars.

Grooming10

  • Anti-Chafe Balm (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm

    A long day, a long dress or wool trousers and eight hours of dancing produce chafe that ruins the…

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Anti-Chafe Balm (opens in a new tab)
  • Protein Bar Variety Box (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: RXBAR Protein Bars, 3-Flavor Variety, 10 Count

    Chips and cookies leave crumbs and grease on white satin, and a bride who ate nothing faints at the toast.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Protein Bar Variety Box (opens in a new tab)
  • Clinical Antiperspirant (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Certain Dri Clinical Strength Roll-On

    Wipes are a refresh, not prevention.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Clinical Antiperspirant (opens in a new tab)
  • Nose and Ear Trimmer (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Panasonic ER-GN30 Nose and Ear Trimmer

    The photographer will shoot the groom's face from two feet away at 85mm.

    ~$30 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Nose and Ear Trimmer (opens in a new tab)
  • Sunscreen (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Neutrogena Beach Defense Stick SPF 50

    A stick applies without streaking makeup and fits in a pocket.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Sunscreen (opens in a new tab)
  • Deodorant and Body Wipes (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Lume Deodorant Wipes

    A quick refresh between the ceremony and the reception.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Deodorant and Body Wipes (opens in a new tab)
  • Redness Relief Drops (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Lumify Redness Relief Eye Drops, 0.25 oz

    A 5 a.m.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Redness Relief Drops (opens in a new tab)
  • Travel Perfume Atomizer (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: LISAPACK Refillable Atomizers, 3 Pack

    Decant your perfume or cologne into something small enough for a clutch or a jacket.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Travel Perfume Atomizer (opens in a new tab)
  • Pocket Comb (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Kent Handmade Pocket Comb

    Hair gets messed up.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Pocket Comb (opens in a new tab)
  • Custom Groom Tumbler (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Engraved Groom Tumbler with Lid

    The groom's side of the tumbler family, engraved with his name and the date.

    With his name and date

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Custom Groom Tumbler (opens in a new tab)

Shoes and care8

  • Shoe Shine Kit (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: FootMatters Shoe Shine Valet Box

    New dress shoes arrive scuffed from the box and rentals arrive worse.

    ~$50 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Shoe Shine Kit (opens in a new tab)
  • Another option

    Instant Shine Sponge (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Kiwi Express Shine Sponge

    Lives in the best man's pocket for grass scuffs between the ceremony photos and the reception.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Instant Shine Sponge (opens in a new tab)
  • Blister Bandages (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Band-Aid Hydrocolloid Blister Bandages

    Hours in new shoes.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Blister Bandages (opens in a new tab)
  • Dress Shoe Insoles (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles, 1 Pair

    Twelve hours in new oxfords needs a thin cushioned insole that does not change how the shoe fits.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Dress Shoe Insoles (opens in a new tab)
  • Anti-Slip Sole Grips (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Unikstep Anti-Slip Sole Grips, 5 Pairs

    Brand-new leather or satin soles on a polished dance floor is how a first dance goes wrong.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Anti-Slip Sole Grips (opens in a new tab)
  • Heel Grips (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Gel Heel Grip Liners, 4 Pairs

    New shoes slip at the heel, and a gel liner stops the walk-up-the-aisle shuffle and the blister that follows.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Heel Grips (opens in a new tab)
  • Moleskin Padding Roll (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Dr. Scholl's Moleskin Padding Roll

    Break in your shoes is universal advice, and moleskin is what makes it survivable.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Moleskin Padding Roll (opens in a new tab)
  • Another option

    Shoe Stretch Spray (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: FootMatters Shoe Stretch Spray, 4 oz

    For leather shoes that pinch, a stretch spray softens the leather so a week of wearing them at home does the…

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Shoe Stretch Spray (opens in a new tab)
  • Speech Note Cards (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: H4D Index Card Case with 100 Cards

    A toast read off a phone looks bad in photos, and phones lock mid-sentence.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Speech Note Cards (opens in a new tab)

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