In every man’s life there comes a time when summers seemingly become an endless succession of other people’s nuptials. If you haven’t already reached that point yet, rest assured: summer wedding season is still coming. So is the constant deliberation over wedding attire.
Sometimes with a stricter dress code, there’s a right answer. But, with a more relaxed ceremony, there’s no one definitive right answer, but definitely a number of wrong ones. And sometimes. there’s a grey area that you have to navigate blindly, based only on your instinct. Use these tips to get started.
Check the Venue
Before deciding on what to wear, consider where it’s taking place. For example, if it’s a beach ceremony in the Bahamas, then a light-colored suit with a white short-sleeved shirt and loafers worn sockless are ideal. You can then shop accordingly, as best suited to the wedding venue.
Keep It Personal
If a wedding’s code is strict, that doesn’t mean you have to give up all personality. You need to ensure you’re always suitably dressed while remaining true to your personal style
Read the Invitation
Invitations aren’t just pretty little pieces of paper. An invitation is the first clue when pulling together an on-point look for the occasion. Ensure you pore over the details and check for the dress code the soon-to-be-wed couple has specified.
Don’t Upstage the Groom
While being yourself is sure to win you some style points, it’s only polite to stop short of stealing the attention from the main man. This means no full morning dress for informal weddings and definitely putting away that neon pink suit for another soirée.
Pick Your Fabrics Wisely
Choosing the right suit fabric is essential any time of the year, but it becomes particularly important for summer weddings. This is when rising temperatures and sweat patches can undo all your hard sartorial work.
Breathable materials such as linen, cotton, and blends of the two will serve well for weddings in hotter climes, while merino wool and cotton-wool blends are better for relatively moderate climates.
