So you are invited to a wedding to become a part of a couple’s big day. Getting an invite surely comes with excitement of meeting new people, seeing old friends, watching love blossom and eating fancy food. Unfortunately, for some it can be a moment for anxiety as they have to recall how to tie a tie or where to dig up their old suit.
When it comes to dressing for wedding, it can be more difficult for men. Let’s face it, women have plenty of options. However, men almost always to wear a suit and tie. Don’t be the guy who wears the wrong contrasting colors or the guy who wears their tie too long or short.
Of course, you don’t want to be overdressed and steal the limelight from the bride and groom. Yet, you don’t want to be underdressed for the event and create no impression. So what should you wear to a wedding? We’re here to decipher that for you!
Do: Know About the Theme
The theme of the wedding has a vital role to play in helping you decide what you should wear. This is why you should know what theme of the wedding is. The type of wedding can also help you decide what to wear.
For instance, it is a beach wedding in the hot weather. You definitely don’t want to wear a full suit with a matching shirt and tie. Now we know that if you are subscribed to Spiffster, you probably have a ton of awesome, beautiful ties you could show off, but still, in this scenario you may have to put your dress shirt and tie away. Instead, you must go with something lightweight like linen or brushed cotton to dress down your look. Or you could wear a bolder skinny tie to appear more playful.
Don’t: Wear T-Shirts
No matter what the theme of the wedding is, you should never wear a t-shirt. It’s like the nightclub. If you want to show up, you should dress to impress. T-shirts are always lazy and thoughtless for a formal event. You can wear a short sleeve poplin shirt or a polo if the theme is super casual, otherwise, put on something a little more formal please.
Do: Go for a Dark Suit or Tuxedo
If the theme of the wedding is formal, you should wear a dark suit or tuxedo. For instance, a charcoal grey, black, or midnight blue color suit will make you look so dapper. Find the perfect burgundy shoes to match! That shoe color is really in style right now.
Don’t: Wear Jeans
Whether it is a casual or cocktail attire, you should never wear jeans. Many people pair jeans with a blazer for the cocktail attire. This is just wrong; you should save this look for another place and time. You can do better than that!
Do: Wear Suit Pants or Chinos
If the theme of the wedding is casual, you can wear chinos or suit pants. For a casual summer wedding, khakis or chinos are perfect. During the winter, you could possibly go with lightweight woolen trousers. But make sure you get them fitted. Nothing looks worse than pants that don’t fit. For Pete’s sake, you’re going to a wedding, not a court hearing (at least we hope!).
Don’t: Use Floral Boutonniere
Want to enhance your look? Use a stylish lapel pin instead of a boutonniere. This is because the boutonniere is typically reserved for the groom. Remember, while you want to look classy, you don’t want to overdo it and try to attract more attention than the people who invited you!
Do: Show Your Personal Style
You can express your personal style for a wedding by using a lapel pin, pocket square, or sophisticated jewelry (for a semi-formal wedding attire). If you’re wearing a pocket square, it doesn’t have to match your tie.
Don’t: Wear Clothes with Holes or Rips
This should be obvious but you should never wear a dress that has holes or rips. If your suit is old and has a small rip, it’s time to get it fixed! Or maybe it’s time to get a suit that is more modern.
We hope these tips will help you dress properly for a wedding as a guest!