What do I wear to a wedding?

workaccount

Hi,
I'm going to a wedding in a few weeks and I don't want to wear a suit. I'm fairly young. I was just thinking nice casual with a nice shirt jumper, pair of jeans or combats and van's shoes?

What dya reckon? Will this be alright?

cance

batman suit.

mcauley

workaccount wrote:

Hi,
I was just thinking combats and van's shoes?

What dya reckon? Will this be alright?

Combats and Vans?! No. Definitely Not.

Whats fairly young?

This should be posted in Fashion and Appearance not PI

The_B_Man

jeans will be grand. if ur THAT young then u could almost just wear ur standard nightclub clothes to it. im 24 and wouild do that coz i didnt have a proper suit. since i have a proper suit now, i'd wear it. the ladies dig it anyway!

snb

you can't wear jeans to a wedding !

mcauley

snb wrote:

you can't wear jeans to a wedding !

I agree!!

Or Combats & Vans for that matter.

Unless the wedding is Tony Hawk's wedding or something?

seamus

If you're going to the ceremony and the dinner, you stump up for a suit. Even if you're 10.

xzanti

Kilt ftw

mcauley

xzanti wrote:

Kilt ftw

Seconded!

workaccount

I don't know the people getting married. I was just invited along by someone. I'm 22 but I'm don't do the suit thing really. I just like to wear clothes that make me feel comfortable.

Electric

You can't wear jeans and vans to a wedding. Everyone else will be dressed up and even though they may be good jeans and new vans you will still look like a slob!

If you don't feel like the shirt and tie thing. How bout getting a fairly casual shirt (preferably one that you would wear again) a blazer or non-suit jacket and some casual trousers. It wouldn't be as constricting as a suit but still appropriately dressy for a wedding?

mcauley

My recommendation would simply be:

Shirt - no tie, trousers and shoes.

Dont wear jeans. You'll look silly.

You may not feel "comfortable" wearing these type of clothes, but its one day and you'll look a hell of a lot smarter in these than any jeans or combats

BTW - At 22, you shouldnt even consider combats or jeans to a wedding.

boffin

Second mcauleys post...you would look silly and childish in a pair of jeans and would prob not feel that comfortable once you got there and everyone else is dressed up. I thought you were 13/14 when you said you were young and considering wearing jeans!!!

Edit....just re-read that - kinda came out a bit harsh - It's difficult to know what to wear...sure half the threads in here here at the moment are advice on what to wear to weddings. However I still suggest a smart shirt, trousers and smart shoes.

mcauley

boffin wrote:

I thought you were 13/14 when you said you were young and considering wearing jeans!!!

Same here!

xzanti

boffin wrote:

Second mcauleys post...you would look silly and childish in a pair of jeans and would prob not feel that comfortable once you got there and everyone else is dressed up. QUOTE]

Exactly.. not to mention the fact that the bride and groom may be offended that you didn't make the effort to look smart..

mickoneill30

workaccount wrote:

I don't know the people getting married. I was just invited along by someone. I'm 22 but I'm don't do the suit thing really. I just like to wear clothes that make me feel comfortable.

We all like to wear clothes that make us feel comfortable. If you turn up without a suit will your date feel comfortable. If not then let her know your plans, she might prefer to ask somebody else.

mcauley

mickoneill30 wrote:

We all like to wear clothes that make us feel comfortable. If you turn up without a suit will your date feel comfortable. If not then let her know your plans, she might prefer to ask somebody else.

Harsh !

Ah but in all seriousness, I am faced with this a fair bit (work in a suit/formalwear shop). Most guys dont really know what to wear when it comes to weddings.

Dont go casual would be my advice. Most people who have been to more than 1 wedding will always opt for a suit. Mainly cos they see every other guy in them.

Just go for decent shirt and trousers. Thats relaxed but not casual.

hunnymonster

Personly, it you don't want a suit then you don't have to but you have got to look polished and I would suggest, good trousers, leather shoes, a shirt tucked in and a tie. If you're going to be really uncomfortable then ditch the tie but you will look out of place in casuals.

comongethappy

Wear good trousers (like the one's you're wear if you work in an office), a shirt, and good leather shoes. No tie is needed. It's a wedding - so make a bit of effort! You should dress like you're going to meet a client.

dudara

I was at a wedding last weekend where there were a few male guests wearing horrible Ben-Sherman type shirts (only cheaper) and jeans. They stood out like a sore thumb. If it had been my wedding, I could have kicked them out (I'm a bit strict )

Make an effort. You don't have to do the suit thing, but buy a pair of pants (Penneys and Dunnes won't break the bank) and a nice shirt and tie. After the reception, you can pop the tie in your pocket, unbutton the collar and rollup your sleeves and relax. But you will have made the effort and it will be noticed by the bride and groom.

padi89

workaccount wrote:

Hi,
I'm going to a wedding in a few weeks and I don't want to wear a suit. I'm fairly young. I was just thinking nice casual with a nice shirt jumper, pair of jeans or combats and van's shoes?

DO NOT wear jeans,vans etc to a wedding,you will stand out like a sore thumb and i guarantee you will end up feeling really out of place too.

connundrum

dudara wrote:

They stood out like a sore thumb. If it had been my wedding, I could have kicked them out (I'm a bit strict )

Door security at weddings ftw!

And I would completely recommend slacks, shoes avec an open necked shirt.