Receiving a wedding invitation and thinking difference between tuxedo and suit, elicits enthusiasm at the prospect of sharing in a couple's special day, as well as apprehension about what to wear to the festivities! In this article, we'll give some advice on how to dress for wedding guests. When it's not your big day, but you do want to look trendy and suitable for the occasion, follow these fashion tips.
Men's Formal Wedding Attire
Many of the Black-Tie etiquette laws apply if the wedding dress code is formal. The most significant distinction is that formal dress does not include a tuxedo, although it is often a choice. Try wearing a black or dark-colored suit instead of a black or midnight tuxedo.
Tips
· Wear a dark suit or tuxedo to the case.
· Dark suits (e.g. black, charcoal grey, midnight blue) are ideal for a formal wedding.
· Wear a necktie or a bow tie.
· A bow tie is not required, unlike black-tie attire.
· You may wear a necktie or a bow tie.
· T-shirts, polo shirts, and banded collar shirts are not appropriate for a formal dress code.
· Consider wearing a dress shirt in a different color, texture, or design (for example, pastel, denim, or pinstripe) if it's fitting for the wedding venue and theme.
Attire for Wedding Guests
Casual Attire is perhaps the most broad and perplexing of the attire categories mentioned in this article. It's the most perplexing because everyone's idea of what constitutes casual wedding guest wear differs. First and foremost, when choosing what to wear to a "Casual Attire" wedding, try to take some cues from the invitation, location, and time of day the wedding will be held.
Tips
· Put on a pair of chinos or a pair of suit pants.
· Wear a shirt with a pattern.
· For a casual wedding, a printed shirt in plaid, stripes, or an all-over design is a perfect option.
· Get your outfit more colorful.
· Unlike black-tie and formal weddings, where dark colors are favored, casual weddings use bright colors.
Guests' Cocktail (Semi-Formal) Wedding Attire
Cocktail wear, as opposed to Black-Tie and Formal dress codes, allows for more flexibility in look styling. Cocktail attire allows you to loosen the necktie a little, both literally and metaphorically, and ease into trendy and contemporary fashions for the occasion. Now, mind that it's already a wedding, so keep it classy!
Tips
· For a wedding with Cocktail Attire, suits or suit separates are the most suitable men's wedding guest attire.
· Navy blazers and sport coats are popular for cocktail events because they can be removed and you can become more comfortable as the evening progresses and the dancing begins.
· Make a knot in your necktie.
You should consider wearing a necktie to the event at first, but if you notice that other guests are not wearing neckties, feel free to remove it and tuck it into your jacket pocket.