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Are black suits acceptable at weddings?

  • 24-09-2011 11:33am
    #1
    froger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭


    Hello, I have been asked to the full day of a wedding. The only suit I have is a black suit. Just wondering if I would look stupid wearing a black suit at a wedding? Dont really want to be spending 200+ on a suit now.


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  • #2
    qwertytlk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 747 ✭✭✭qwertytlk


    Yes this would bbe acccecptable in my opinion. However i would jazz it up a bit with a coloured shirt/tie. And depending on your personal style and preference you dont have to wear the jacket at all or for the whole day. Nice slacks and a shirt tucked in with a tie looks great. And dont forget, the option is always there to rent a suit . With the debs season starting alot of the suit rental places will have deals on. Just make sure you dont go for a white shirt with the black suit, for obvious reasons.


  • #3
    lorebringer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,712 ✭✭✭lorebringer


    A black suit is totally acceptable for a wedding, you'll probably not have your jacket on for long once the meal starts anyway so it'll just be trousers and shirt. Wear a nice shirt (not a white one - you'll look like a bouncer!) and tie and you'll be fine!


  • #4
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    Yeah, make sure you dress it up well, go for a nice strong colour shirt & a complimenting tie. Don't be tempted by a 'neutral'- your suit is your neutral so you an go a bit wild.


  • #5
    froger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭froger


    Thanks for the advice, a shirt and tie is all I need then :)


  • #6
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    Just make sure you have decent dress shoes. NO SQUARE TOES!

    ;)


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  • #7
    dingbat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 717 ✭✭✭dingbat


    Yep, completely fine. One tip - while it is never good to match a tie and pocket square precisely, definitely don't do it while wearing a black suit at a wedding unless you want to risk getting mistaken for one of the wedding party itself.

    :)


  • #8
    omb0wyn5ehpij9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,095 ✭✭✭✭omb0wyn5ehpij9


    qwertytlk wrote: »
    Yes this would bbe acccecptable in my opinion. However i would jazz it up a bit with a coloured shirt/tie. And depending on your personal style and preference you dont have to wear the jacket at all or for the whole day. Nice slacks and a shirt tucked in with a tie looks great. And dont forget, the option is always there to rent a suit . With the debs season starting alot of the suit rental places will have deals on. Just make sure you dont go for a white shirt with the black suit, for obvious reasons.

    Agree completely with this!


  • #9
    Hobite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭Hobite


    froger wrote: »
    Hello, I have been asked to the full day of a wedding. The only suit I have is a black suit. Just wondering if I would look stupid wearing a black suit at a wedding? Dont really want to be spending 200+ on a suit now.
    Yes, black would be ok.

    I agree with everything what was said above.

    I just wanted to say, that in the spring in Arnotts bargan shop I bought a suit for my husband less than 100 euros. Grey, very nice one.

    But in your case, black suits perfectly. :) NIce tie and shirts, and you'll be fine.


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