Men's Suits Guide for Weddings
Men's Suits Guide for Weddings
Just because you're a guest and not a member of the groom's or bride's immediate entourage of ushers or the gentleman responsible for giving the bride away, does not mean that you should make no attempt at looking your best. It doesn't take much to put together an ensemble that will mean no scornful looks come the time that the wedding photos are printed.
The task of what to wear is easy when the invitation inviting you to the reception says "black tie", but if no dress code is given there is no need to despair. Your main aim is to make sure that you do not look as if you have just stepped out of the office. Choosing from the huge range of men's suits available off the rack is not impossible when you know what to look for.
Choosing a suit
First you need to consider the colour of fabric that the suit will be in. If you're going to be at a morning church service or the wedding is taking place in the spring or summer, then it's best to choose a suit in a lighter colour such as a light grey. If you're attending an evening reception (and no church service earlier in the day) or it is autumn or winter, then a darker shaded suit, such as charcoal, would be more appropriate.
However, the shade of fabric that your suit is cut from is not a part of your outfit set in stone. If your personal preferences lean towards something else that is fine, so long as it is not completely garish. And as you are meant to appear as if you have not appeared straight from the office, avoid pinstriped fabric.
In order to ensure your comfort whilst you are a guest it is best to choose a woolen suit. Avoid artificial fibres as suits made from them tend to breathe poorly. The cut of the suit should be so that when you wear it the suit does not draw attention to unflattering aspects of your body and instead compliments what you naturally have. The jacket should not be so tight that it tugs on your shirt and the trousers should not be above the navel or below the tops of your hips.
As this is not a work suit, you also have the opportunity to be more expressive with the lapels present on the suit. So long as they still fit the proportions of your body, weddings are a perfect opportunity to wear a suit jacket that doesn't have notched lapels, but instead has peaked lapels or round ones.
Your shirt and tie
This is one aspect where you should be daring in terms of colour. So long as the final choices here do not contrast unpleasantly with the suit, you should make a bold statement in terms of colour. You especially need to stay away from the kind of shirt or tie that you would normally wear to the office if the suit is leaning towards being what you would normally wear for business. Finally, choose a formal shirt that needs cufflinks rather than having buttons on the sleeve.
Your front pocket and buttonhole
Unless you are a member of the immediate wedding party, there will be no need for you to have a flower in your suit jacket's buttonhole. However, do have a clean handkerchief in your front pocket that compliments the rest of your outfit. The chosen handkerchief does not need to be of a single colour or unpatterened.
Your shoes
While it may be tempting to throw on the first pair of leather shoes that come to hand, if you choose the wrong shoes it could ruin the overall look of your ensemble. The key to choosing the right shoes is to remember that if they're in black leather they will go with nearly any suit just so long as it isn't a white suit.
There are also some styles that will tend to go well with suits. Styles to look out for include: Brogues, Oxfords, Chelsea boots, Chukka boots and Messinas. Now if you have opted for a slim cut suit, ensure that regardless of the type of shoe that you choose, the shoes do not look clunky and over sized when put together with the rest of your outfit.
Finishing touches
Obviously ensure that the leather of your belt, at a distance, matches the shade and texture of the leather that your shoes are made from. If you feel the need to add a personal touch to your ensemble then the cufflinks you wear with your shirt are the perfect opportunity to choose almost anything, just ensure that the metal they are made from matches that of any jewellery or watches you may also be wearing. How To Get A Woman Back After A Break Up - Three Intelligent Items You Can Endow Her Women Should Help For Struggling Small Businesses, Changing Your Business Model, Changing Your Brand, Adjusting Y How Do Wind Turbines Do The Job? Fat Loss Detour Results For Men Who Want To Date Beautiful Women But Don'T Know Where To Start Kids Bedding Set For Comfort And Elegance Indias Creative Graphic Freelance Web Designer In Delhi Razor Spark Kick Scooter Review Water Tower Place Shopping Center – The Ultimate Shopping Paradise Gorgeous Wedding Gifts For Sister By Sending Gifts Online Overqualified But Still Not Getting The Job Your Personal Wind Power Station: 3 Key Things To Know Reverse Fatty Liver - Can I Change My Diagnosis?