Rules For Summer Wedding Outfit Style For Men

If your summer is becoming a seemingly endless run of other people’s nuptials, then the summer wedding season is on. It is also the time when we consciously deliberate over wedding attire. What is a stricter dress code? What isn’t? There of course is a right answer. If the wedding invitation doesn’t tell you everything, there are other things that can give you a headstart in choosing the right wedding style. This blog, though not necessarily a precept, has few factors to tick to steer you in the right direction.

Read (& heed) the wedding invite:

If you think the invitation is just a little piece of paper, think again. It is the first clue which puts you in command over what to wear for the occasion. The details should be scanned, and checked for specifics if they point towards a particular style, when attending a wedding. The most important point here is the adherence to the prescribed dress code.

The venue:

It is worthwhile to review the venue considering where it’s taking place. If it’s a swanky beach ceremony, then you should be ideally better off with a light-colored suit and white short-sleeved shirt on. Loafers worn sockless can be the right accessory. If it’s a summer wedding, a darker look may provide more coverage serving you better.

Keep it personal:

Wedding dress codes are mostly strict in nature, but that doesn’t mean you cannot get personal. Whether formal or informal, you need to ensure what you wear is the best fit for the occasion, yet remain true to your personality. Adding a nicely folded printed pocket square, or a brogue with a contrast-sole can personalize your look in a subtle way.

Upstaging the Groom:

That’s a strict no no. While you may look to win quick style points, don’t intend to hog the limelight by upstaging the groom. Now, that’s almost a gentleman’s agreement! Avoid full morning dress for somewhat informal weddings and of course reserve that neon pink suite for another bash, or may be more fittingly, a fancy-dress outing.

Choosing the right fabric:

Selecting the right suit fabric is a major consideration particularly during the dry and humid summers when rising temperatures and profuse sweating can undo your bespoke tailoring efforts.
Breathable materials including cotton, linen and a combo of both go well with weddings in hotter climes, while cotton-wool blend and merino wool styles are the best pick if the marriage is hosted in areas with relatively moderate temperatures.