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HOW TO DO WEDDING SEASON: THE PERFECT OUTFITS FOR MEN

How to do wedding season: the perfect outfits for men

Ah, wedding season! For a lot of people, it’s time to say the big “I do” or watch loved ones do so. A joyful occasion for most people involved, if it weren’t for the question you ask yourself every time you open another wedding invitation: what should I wear? Don’t worry. It’s not that hard to look your best at a wedding – as groom, best man, or guest. 

YOU ARE THE GROOM

We know one thing: as the groom, you are the center of attention (well, almost) – so you probably won’t get around wearing a suit. The good news: this no longer means suffering in stiff, uncomfortable fabrics! Take our Perfect Suit, for instance, which lets you dance the night away and survive a multi-course meal without secretly unbuttoning your pants.

Let’s start with the style:

We have different suits to choose from with each of their great qualities. Are you looking for that truly classic look but want a little bit more durability and comfort, check out the Essential Suit. It’s stretchy and stain-repellent, what more could you need? In case the suit is not enough for you alone, pair it with the matching Essential Vest for a completed look. Want something a little bit more different but still keep the luxurious feel and premium look, go for the Tech Wool Suit. As an extra bonus, it regulates your temperature and helps keep you warm in colder setting – and cool in the warmer ones.

You are somewhat fashion-forward? Great! Try elegant pinstripes or a subtle check pattern.

Now onto the color:

If you like to play it safe, then you'll do everything right with a suit in navy blue or anthracite. But what about black? If the wedding is not a black-tie or even a white-tie event (where a tuxedo or full dress coat must be worn), many people shy away from black suits. But what used to be taboo and reserved for funerals is no longer a problem. On the contrary, a black suit can look extremely stylish, especially if you combine it with a slim black tie.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE SHIRT

it will look most elegant if it reflects the color of the wedding dress – and if you are ever in doubt, choose an elegant white shirt. But patterns and florals can be appropriate too, under the right circumstances.  

Despite all the rules and conventions, keep one thing in mind: it's your wedding, you decide the dress code and even more what you will wear yourselves. So if shorts and flip-flops are the right thing for you: Go for it!

YOU ARE THE BEST MAN

If you know what the groom will be wearing, you could go for something that matches his choice and then tone it down a notch. In other words, if he is wearing a navy blue suit with pinstripes, you could opt for a plain-colored one in navy. If the groom is more minimalist, he could accessorize with a nice pocket square while you leave it out.

As the best man, your job is to support the bride and groom in the best way possible. Therefore, your comfort is extremely important, because you will certainly not have any time to rest! Our Perfect Suit and the Classic Shirt will give you perfect freedom of movement during a busy day and night. Take a look at our Dress Shirt and Travel Shirt for a few other stylish options. A white shirt or a blue shirt is always a great choice.

YOU ARE THE WEDDING GUEST

So you're invited to a wedding and you're not quite sure what to wear. First, look at the invitation: Does the couple mention a dress code? If not, you may be able to deduce from the location or the look of the invite which outfit would be best suited: Is the ceremony taking place at a castle with all the trimmings? Then you can't go without a suit.

IS IT A CASUAL PARTY...

...perhaps in the countryside or in their own garden? Then you have room to play. You should still make an effort, of course. Why not wear a pair of everyday pants like our GEN2 Pants or the Essential Pants with an elegant shirt. The Essential Pants come in three different fits – relaxed fit, regular fit and slim fit. You can dress the Essential Suit Pants up with the Essential Blazer, or dress them down with a patterned shirt. A classic combination will be navy blue pants with a white shirt, but on a bright summer day, you should give beige chinos a try.

You think that’s too boring? Pair a shirt with a subtle pattern and chinos in a matching color – you won’t steal the groom’s thunder but still stand out from the crowd. 

It’s all about comfort

If you’ve been to many weddings, you’ll know that nothing would be worse than uncomfortable clothes. Which is why you should choose something with a little bit of elastane. The suits, pants and shirts in our collection make life a little bit easier for you with the help of 360° stretch. They will give you maximum freedom of movement and won’t lose their shape or even get saggy.

You want to last all day (and ideally all night) after all, whether it’s on the dance floor or at the buffet. Speaking of buffets. Our secret tip for a successful wedding outfit is our Essential Collection. The innovative material is not only water-repellent, it makes accidents with red wine or the chocolate dessert go away immediately. Nothing will be in the way of having the party of your life.

The innovative material is not only water-repellent, it makes accidents with red wine or the chocolate dessert go away immediately. Nothing will be in the way of having the party of your life.