So, it's about that time of the year when weddings are in season and the eternal question about what to wear goes on. There are certain times when it is easy - black tie required, black tie optional (which isn't optional). However, there are a lot of situations that are a little harder to determine what you should be wearing; there is a Sunday wedding, beach wedding, outdoors, indoors, etc.
The reality of the situation is that you can never really go wrong with a well tailored suit, regardless of the time or formality. When you want to step up your game, and try something a little different, keep the situation in mind.
If the wedding takes place outdoors and in the middle of the summer heat there are some great options to consider in order to keep you looking good and sweat free at the same time. Cottons and linens are now available in well tailored options. Here are some easy breakdowns how to dress appropriately for the right wedding:
Outdoor afternoon: keep it casual with a great blazer put together well. Use a wool/linen blend to keep it a bit cooler, even think about a half-lined or deconstructed jacket to keep it lighter. |
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Outdoor evening: a crisp suit, following normal dress codes of darker colors and simple patterns; but try a mohair blend, or wool/silk blend. These different fabric blends will help make it a bit cooler throughout the night.
Beach wedding: shake it up and try some seersucker or cotton in a lighter color.
Sunday afternoon: These can be tricky, because you will inevitably find someone who comes in just slacks and a shirt. Even if the bride and groom choose to celebrate in a more casual way, show some respect and put on a jacket and button up.
As much as you can avoid white (it's the brides day for that), and when in doubt keep it classic - dark navy, charcoal, and grays are always going to work well. Just remember that when you are getting dressed for a wedding, you should try to look good for the people who's wedding you are celebrating.
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