What is the best way for a male guest to go to a wedding?

For the first time being among those invited to a wedding, every man will be a little confused. After all, a lot of troubles and questions will immediately fall on him, starting with what to give and ending with what to wear. And if you can still decide on the first one yourself (finance in an envelope is always a topic), then the latter requires the help of connoisseurs of men's fashion and etiquette.

In fact, the versatility of fashion trends in harness with the basic rules of wedding etiquette makes the choice of a man's outfit a daunting task. If a man-witness is to dress for a wedding, the suit will have to be selected in accordance with how the groom decided to look, and the image of the honorary witness is also taken into account. Friend and boyfriend should look harmonious together.

With a serious approach to the event, their style is discussed together with the newlyweds. The quartet of witnesses and newlyweds will have to be around the whole ceremony. This means that their outfits must match each other and the atmosphere of celebration. It is much easier to comply with the agreed image than to think over all the details yourself.

Traditionally, invitation cards indicate if a stylized wedding with some special theme is expected.

• Celebration in a luxurious banquet hall. Here you cannot do without a solid suit - a three-piece or even a spectacular tailcoat. All shades of gray and noble fabrics will be a good choice in the attire of an invited guest.

• Fashionable club. A light jacket of a modern cut plus a bright shirt complete with black or dark gray trousers is allowed.

• Celebrating a wedding in a country cottage. This option involves most of the activity being outdoors. It will not be superfluous to grab there a change of informal style clothes. At the end of the solemn part of the wedding, you can change into a less obligatory and more comfortable set of clothes. You need to pay special attention to the choice of shoes. Better to take a replacement pair out of town. Changing formal shoes for comfortable moccasins is an excellent solution for this holiday option.

• Youth wedding. Such an event has its own rules and standards. And most often they consist in their complete absence. The first rule of such a wedding is democracy. As a guest, a young guy can go to a friend's holiday as he likes and feels comfortable. A universal look for a guy invited to a wedding will be a light shirt with short sleeves under a thin jumper under classic denim trousers in blue or black.

• Beach wedding. In this case, you can do without a suit. Light trousers made of thin linen fabric or classic white shorts will perfectly fit into the radiant picture of a celebration by the sea. Such things are often found in a men's wardrobe, and if they are not found, they are purchased. And then they will not lie idle, because there is where to wear such clothes in everyday life.

If the newlyweds do not set specific guidelines, they will have to rely on different factors. For example, choose a shirt that matches your eye color. Let's say, under gray or blue eyes, it is preferable to choose a shirt in these shades. A dark pink modern color scheme is also fine. And for brown-eyed and green-eyed men, beige and green shirts, from khaki to light green or from coffee to cream, are very suitable.

An important factor from which the guest invited to the wedding has to make a start is the season and weather conditions at the time of the celebration. According to etiquette, each season has its own specific colors and costume fabrics. This also applies to shoes: their style and model. In winter, the most suitable option for a wedding guest is a two-piece or three-piece suit.

Most popular colors: Cool shades of gray and blue, such as smoky, graphite, coffee. And for special events, designers advise men to try themselves in an elegant way, dressed in a suit made of striped fabric or with a small printed geometric pattern. For extravagant guys who are not afraid of attention, suits made of wool or bouclé fabric in light shades.

Don't wear a sweater to your wedding in winter. This thing is designed for everyday wear, and also looks ridiculous at the celebration. A monochromatic cardigan over a light shirt looks much more appropriate and elegant. The most successful colors for a men's sweater with buttons of a classic cut are blue, black, gray. It is easy to choose a shirt for them, since the universal colors allow for various combinations.

Sometimes a jacket is acceptable in a cool time of the day and in the absence of a jacket. But the style should be chosen only austere, and the color to match the overall outfit. The collar should not be turned up, as this is a sign of bad taste.

In the summer season, attending a wedding event also has some conventions. In the heat, it is optimal to appear at a wedding in classic-cut trousers and a monochromatic shirt. A fabric with a discreet small pattern is allowed, it is advisable to choose light colors and shades. In summer, short sleeves on a shirt are not considered a breach of etiquette. You can pick up a colorful tie under the shirt. And if the sleeve is long, add accents with cufflinks, a neckerchief or a pocket square. They can be brighter than a shirt and create a truly festive, summer look in one "note" with the event.

If the summer wedding takes place in an informal setting, a more democratic look is allowed. A guest dressed in a free style will feel more comfortable and more willing to participate in competitions and dances. Even jeans and shirts are appropriate here. But bright colors and flashy prints are best left for other occasions. Do not divert attention from the main heroes of the occasion. Their outfits should remain self-talkative and attractive.

For men who are accustomed to look elegant and stylish always and everywhere, it is proposed to consider a shirt with a vest and a tie as a summer look. Light, pastel colors and thin fabric will go well with a bright tie and a dense monophonic vest complete with trousers of the same type. The cut of the lower part of the outfit is chosen based on the preferences and characteristics of the man's figure. There can be no general recommendations and standards here. Everything is selected individually.

You can look confident and stylish at a celebration in bright trousers, and put on a dark jacket and polo in a solid color upstairs. Shoes can become an accent, for example, stylish loafers or soft moccasins, stylish lightweight shoes with solid socks.

It is worth adhering to several rules in order to avoid mistakes when choosing clothes for a wedding.

• There is an unspoken rule of etiquette to prohibit only two colors - black and white. Black competes with the groom and looks overly formal. White competes with the decoration of the bride, which even looks defiant.
• The suit should be chosen so as not to look like the groom. In order not to get into an awkward position, it is better to first ask what kind of costume his main culprit is going to wear for the celebration. And choose another option for yourself.

• It is inappropriate to wear extravagant outfits for a wedding, as there is a risk of becoming the subject of general discussion and ridicule, causing the dissatisfaction of the newlyweds. And also it will not be in the subject to appear dressed in jeans among the guests in classic suits and evening dresses.
• If a man is going to attend a wedding with a companion, you need to take care of their harmonious image as a couple. Outfits that match in style and range are desirable.

• Care should be taken when choosing fabrics with shine. They not only sparkle in photos and videos, but sometimes they look flashy. This also applies to the choice of a tie, the color of which should not be very different in gloss and overly bright color. If a man wants to have a personable appearance, it is better to choose a tie to match the suit, then with a light shirt the image will be solid and complete. Shoes are selected in accordance with the color and style of the chosen clothing, socks - in one tone with the shoes.
• To look spectacular in a suit with significant growth, it is important to avoid light-colored fabrics and vertical stripes. To create a harmonious look, it is better to prefer a dark top and a light bottom. A tie that visually lengthens the silhouette is not suitable for very tall men. You can replace the accessory with an elegant bow tie.

• On the other hand, butterflies are not good for short guys.And ties should be chosen not too long. The jacket is also matched to the figure, the correct length and narrow silhouette.
• Strong young people often prefer to appear in public in a shirt and classic, straight trousers with an expensive belt to match a stylish pair of shoes. For large men and representatives of a respectable age, strict sets of dark fabrics without shine and overflow of color are preferable.

Definitely one of the best options for the cooler seasons. It is not necessary to dress in restrained classics, extravagant tailoring will also look good at a wedding banquet in a festive atmosphere.

Such a suit looks right in the setting of a prestigious restaurant, at a reception in honor of a wedding, at an official registration with a large number of guests. But it is better to refuse black in favor of dark gray, indigo or chameleon fabric. The texture is selected at will: smooth, glossy, ribbed or striped, and others. If you want to be in trend, a dark, discreet suit and a shirt a few shades lighter will do. But even if the wedding is a formal event, you shouldn't take it too seriously so as not to look too boring and gray.

Sets in beige and gray look great on slender and dense men. They suit very many people, transforming any modest person into an imposing socialite before their very eyes. In addition, linen is a lightweight fabric with a natural composition. Such a suit will be comfortable even in hot weather or during energetic wedding contests.

The style of the upper part of the suit, fitted to the figure, is suitable for thin, fit men or textured guys with a developed relief. Fitted models favorably emphasize the taste and style of a man, but it is better for overweight people to refuse them in favor of more spacious clothes.

For such an image, you just need a tie in the tone of the suit fabric and contrasting in comparison with the shirt. Shoes are certainly matched to the match - solid and high quality. Belt color - slightly darker or lighter than trousers, always in the same shade. Decorating the breast pocket with a snow-white silk scarf, you get the perfect image. Aside from the conservative white shirts, there are many variations to match perfectly with a secular suit. It is worth taking a closer look at beige, blue, lilac shades. Shirts that set off the color of a man's eyes look especially gorgeous.

A modern cut jacket in combination with a shirt or polo shirt can be beautifully combined with dark blue jeans or a black cotton. Classic shoes with matching socks are required. Polo in this image is selected exclusively in monochromatic. And the jacket can be with a small pattern and any acceptable color. It is necessary not only to try to correspond to the event, but also to feel comfortable at it.

A comfortable cardigan with a shirt can also make an urban style look for a wedding that doesn't require a strict dress code. A men's jacket of this cut will suit any style of trousers. The set will seem comfortable to everyone who prefers casual to business style.

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