How should a man dress for a summer wedding?

It is widely believed that only women have doubts about the right outfit for a celebration. But the male half is also very responsible when it comes to choosing a suit when it comes to an important event, such as a wedding. It is worth considering that at such an event, the bow will not only be appreciated through the eyes of numerous guests, but also captured on photo and video equipment.

The dress code for a wedding is strictly regulated. Among the important requirements, which must be strictly observed in relation to the choice of attire, there are several:

• the costume should be “right on the spot”: steamed, fresh, without wrinkled folds and excessive extravagance;
• it should be in harmony with the outfit of the companion;
• it should not look like the groom's suit;
• it must correspond to the chosen format of the event (beachwear and sportswear are not allowed if it is not a themed wedding);
• all the attributes of the image must be in harmony with each other (for example, you cannot wear it with a classic moccasin costume).

Since a wedding is a semi-formal event, it is allowed to wear colored clothes.

Before a man decides how to dress for a wedding in the summer, it is necessary to clarify the format of the celebration. The final choice of costume will depend on the venue. If the celebration is thematic, the young will notify the guests in advance in the sent invitations.

A wedding held according to traditional canons in a banquet hall involves a two-piece suit.For the summer, this outfit will be the most suitable, since, despite the working air conditioner, it can be hot in the room. Taking off his jacket and remaining in a shirt with long or short sleeves, the male guest does not lose his elegance.

In the coming season, two-piece suits with single-breasted fitted jackets with small cuffs and pockets are especially popular. The length of the product is medium. Trousers in twos are often tapered at the bottom, but they can also be straight cut. Suits made from velor and velvet are very popular, but for events taking place in the warm season, it is better to choose lighter fabrics: cotton, bamboo or linen. Satin models with a soft sheen are no longer in vogue.

The most relevant colors for a men's two-piece suit:

• blue;
• blue;
• emerald;
• coffee;
• burgundy.

Of course, traditional colors are always in vogue: black, white, silver-gray.

A three-piece suit (trousers, jacket, vest) is more suitable for weddings in a cool season (spring-autumn). If you dress in a three in a hot summer, you can instantly sweat. If the summer month turned out to be cold, this option is also acceptable. The fabric of such a suit should be plain, smooth, without prints. As an exception, a narrow vertical strip is allowed.

Summer weddings allow the presence of a man in a shirt and trousers, without a jacket. In order to emphasize his solidity, the guest can complement the bow with a strict tie (several shades darker than the shirt) and elegant shoes. Pants should have a classic cut, it is better to choose a shirt in light colors. Ornaments or bright prints are not allowed. The shirt must be tucked into the trousers.

When heading to a wedding party in a restaurant, a male guest can wear a tuxedo. If this item of clothing has pointed lapels, then a vest is worn under it, if the lapels are shawl - a sash.

This season it is fashionable to wear tuxedos that emphasize the lines of the torso, with satin sashes and lapels. Models with patch pockets are almost out of fashion.

If the wedding format implies a "friendly party", then a man can wear any comfortable clothes: jeans, knitted jumper, trench coat, colored shirt. It is important that the elements of the bow match each other in color. For example, a shirt might be flamboyant, while trousers might be a more subdued shade.

Accessories will help to complement the image of a male guest: an expensive watch, a ring, cufflinks, a gold chain, a stylish belt of the same color with shoes. The number of jewelry worn under a classic suit should be minimized.

For his daughter's wedding, if it takes place in the warm season, the father can choose a linen or cotton suit. The color palette is light. Suits in beige-gray, sand and blue shades are suitable for men over 40.

All components of a festive look must be suitable for the figure, face type and age of the male guest. Pants can be chosen in any color scheme, the main thing is that they look harmonious with a shirt, jacket and shoes. The choice of style depends on the characteristics of the physique. For a slender guest guy with an athletic body, choose between tapered and cropped trousers. If the characteristics of the body leave much to be desired, it is worth opting for a traditional cut. For trousers, it is advisable to choose a material that hardly wrinkles.

The shirt-tie combination is suitable for men of all ages. This tandem can be complemented by plain trousers of a classic cut, an elegant vest, and a fitted jacket.The color of the shirt can be any. Conservative people should give preference to beige and mustard, coffee and gray shades. Bold and daring natures can stand out with a blue, orange or red chemise. However, the presence of comic or ambiguous inscriptions on it is not allowed.

A bow with bright trousers, a shirt in pastel colors and a dark jacket will look interesting. Loafers or moccasins can be used as shoes.

When drawing up a wedding dress, you should seek advice from family or friends. From the outside, all the shortcomings will be visible that can be quickly eliminated.

There are special requirements for a male guest over fifty years old when choosing a suit.

1. It is necessary to give preference to shirts of calm shades (mustard, gray-green, etc.). Bright printed models will be out of place. Getting the right size is very important. The sleeve should reach the beginning of the thumb, and the neck should feel free when the shirt is fully buttoned.
2. It is necessary to buy a suit, having with you the shoes in which you plan to go to the celebration. Only in this case, you can be sure that all the components of the image will be combined in color, and the trousers will be matched to the appropriate length. Ideally, the pants should fit slightly over the shoes. The main conditions for choosing a jacket are comfort and a comfortable sleeve length.
3. A gilded watch (you can choose a model with a titanium coating) and an elite silk tie will help to complement the image of a mature man.
4. Jeans at the wedding are inappropriate. The exception is a celebration in the style of a youth party. However, there are certain requirements for this format: jeans should be plain, muted tones, without metal rivets, locks and extravagant pockets. Jeans in black or blue tones, complemented by a light shirt with short sleeves and moccasins, will look beautiful. A white hat and a stylish bow tie will add festiveness to the look.

The groom's father should look impressive. The ideal bow for him is a two-piece suit in chocolate, deep blue or gray. You can also wear a suit in gray-green with a small check. A shirt in light gray, cream or pale green tones is suitable for this look. The tie is selected in a color similar to the suit or a tone darker.

The father can experiment with color schemes for the shirt and trousers, depending on the color of the wife's dress. For example, if the main tone of her outfit is mint, then the spouse can choose light gray trousers, a mint-colored shirt, a gray tie and a jacket in a bright turquoise tone.

If the groom's father is a rather extravagant person, he may prefer a light yellow suit combined with a snow-white shirt. For a conservative person, a wet asphalt suit with a bright green-brown shirt is recommended. Complement the look with a tie a few shades darker. A suit with cream trousers, a darker shirt and a light brown jacket with a printed applique will look restrained and solid.

When choosing a suit, it is worth considering: it should sit like a glove, not hinder movement, but also not hang. The shirt can be not only white. When choosing this element, be guided by eye color. For men with gray and blue eyes, shirts of gray-blue and blue tones will suit the face. Brown-eyed guests are advised to choose shirts in cream and coffee shades. For men with green eyes, shirts in pale green and sandy shades are suitable.

When drawing up a wedding dress, due attention should be paid to the style and color of shoes, socks and a belt. All of these accessories should go well with your shirt and pants.

To hide the fullness in the hot season, it is worth choosing linen, cotton or cashmere with a narrow vertical stripe as the material for the trousers. This will visually make the silhouette look slimmer. Clothes of dark shades are also slimmer.

For a tall man with a thin physique, a classic outfit or a fashionable, slightly fitted suit will suit. The suit should not have vertical stripes, as this will visually "stretch" the growth even more. The traditional tie should be replaced with an elegant bow tie.

If choosing a wedding dress yourself is difficult, it is better to contact a stylist. He will help you choose the ideal combination suitable for a specific event, taking into account the external characteristics of the guest.

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