Is it okay to not wear a tie to a wedding?
It definitely depends on the wedding. For most weddings, I would caution you against going open collar as this can sometimes come off looking too casual for the special occasion that a wedding is. After all, you’re there to honor and respect the two people getting married, and putting effort into your appearance is a way of doing this.That being said, sometimes weddings can be pretty casual. For example, for a beach wedding, it’s very common to have a very relaxed dress code. So, leaving the tie at home would probably be OK.But take a look at the invitation; if it says “smart casual” or “cocktail attire”, I think you should still wear a tie — again, because a wedding is such a special event. Now if it’s “black tie”, you definitely need a tuxedo and bow tie. Still unsure? Just ask your friend getting married for what they would prefer.By the way, I totally understand that wearing a neck tie can be a little uncomfortable for some guys, but when the dancing starts, you can always take it off and have some fun!
What should I wear to a wedding?
Black blazerGray slacksBlack shoes and belt to matchA new shirt that isn't black or bright green. Perhaps white with a pin-stripe, pale gray or pale blue, or a pale check/plaid, that you can match with an existing tie.You don't say whether the wedding is a daytime or evening wedding, indoor or outdoor, large affair in a church or small ceremony elsewhere. The bride's desire that you not wear black is unreasonable and over-controlling, but is not a reason to automatically go goth. Your clothing should be appropriate for the event and reflect your taste.BTW: a young guy should own a suit. Dark blue or navy blue or charcoal gray, faint or no stripe or pattern in the cloth. Take your time about buying this, get it on sale, but start looking at what other guys are wearing and look at the colors models are wearing in advertisements. Fashion can be a substitute for good taste, which takes time and experience to develop.
Can you wear black to a wedding? If not, why?
This kind of thing very much depends on the culture and country you're talking about. Colours have different significance and traditions in different parts of the world.In Ireland, black dresses would be normal enough at weddings - not the most common choice, but there's certainly nothing unusual about it. Most women do wear more colourful dresses, but you'll see at least a few black dresses at most weddings. White is never worn - only the bride wears a white dress. I'm told colours that are too close to the bridesmaids' dresses are also best avoided (bridesmaids in Ireland usually all wear the same dress, arranged well in advance).For men at Irish weddings, dark suits are very much the norm to the point of being completely ubiquitous. That said, they're normally not full black - dark greys, navy or charcoals would be the most common, sometimes lighter greys. Anything lighter or more colourful than a light grey would be very unusual, though you do occasionally see them (more so for the groom and groomsmen, they sometimes vary it a little these days, pearl grey of some sort being the older tradition).Edit: I should add, tuxedos are normally never worn at Irish weddings unless the wedding is specifically black tie - this will be communicated in advance and is rare, at least in the circles I move in.
What should a guest guy wear to a wedding?
Standard dress for a guy at a wedding is a suit and tie or dress pants/tie/blazer. If you're expected to dress any fancier the invitation should say something like "black tie affair." Actually this should be the case for any non-standard wedding attire like if it's a beach wedding there should be a note along with the invitation indicating "casual summer attire" or something like that. Evening weddings tend to be more formal so if you have a range of suits that you can pick from, go with a darker and more tailored suit. If it's a daytime event and any part of it is taking place outside you could go for a linen suit or definitely a light colored suit such as tan or beige. The rule my husband goes by is always wear a suit and tie unless otherwise instructed. :)
Is it ok to wear a black suit for a wedding?
Holy cow, these answers are all over the place. Frankly, you haven’t given a lot of circumstantial details, but for anyone else wondering the same question, here we go:Fit comes first. Whatever you choose, you better hope if fits well. I’d rather have a $100 suit thats tailored well, than a $2000 suit that fits poorlyBlack is classic, and therefore fine in most/all occasions. That being said, if this wedding is taking place on a beach or during the daytime in the summer, you’re going to look a little out of place. If it’s a daytime wedding and not in a formal church, you should consider a blue or grey suit.If you are a groom: you shouldn’t be asking the internet. You should ask your soon-to-be partner. What they think you should do, is what you should do.If you are a groomsman: you shouldn’t be asking the internet. You should ask the groom. What they think you should do, is what you should do.If you are a guest: OK little different here. You can ask other guests what they plan on wearing (with any luck, the wedding will use a service like Guestboard to make guest communication easier). Unless it’s a very formal wedding, an all-black suit may make you appear like the groom.Again, it completely matters on the setting/nature of the wedding. If a black suit is all you have, don’t sweat it. You can dress it up/down with different color shirts/ties to adjust it’s formal look. Just make sure it fits well, and go enjoy the wedding!
What is the dress code to attend a church wedding in the US?
I’m assuming you are planning to wear some sort of dress rather than a suit based on your question, since suits are pretty straightforward.One of the best pieces of advice/guidelines I’ve ever heard is for dresses/skirts: something you don’t have to pull down. If you have to pull it down every time you get up or bend over, it’s probably too short.Same up top. If the girls are constantly “at risk,” you probably need to be a bit more covered. If you are basically flat chested you can wear something a little lower cut and not be perceived as being in inappropriate attire vs. if you are more busty. A very, very, conservative amount of cleavage for a larger bust—think office appropriate—should be acceptable as well.Anything you would consider wearing to a club (or imagine someone at a club would wear: skin tight, lots of cut-outs, distractedly sparkly, etc) is generally not a good idea. Another rule of thumb is if you take a picture with the bride, and you are the main attraction in whatever it is you chose to wear, rather than her in her bridal outfit, then I would be concerned. This also means typically it is bad form for you to wear all white.Hope this helps :)
Can you wear black to daytime wedding?
Short answer: Yes. But it's not so simple. Are you wearing a suit or a dress? I would not encourage a man at a wedding to wear black if it is not a tuxedo, but also people do not scrutinize men's fashion as closely as women's so you can get away with it if there are no other options. While in the past in western tradition it was considered faux pas to wear black at a wedding, in modern tradition you'll find it acceptable*. It also depends on the dress, level of attire requested, and the season. I think a thin, short black dress to a casual summer wedding might be lovely, especially with some lapis lazuli or gold jewelry. A black lace gown at a white tie wedding in the depths of winter (maybe with a white faux fur wrap) would be beautiful. One point I highly contest is that, while yes, this is the bride's 'day' it is not her 'day' to the extent that you must decide your wardrobe to her decor, if she needed her guests to be in attire more specific, it ought to have been more explicitly stated. If you are at a wedding in a different cultural context than one you are familiar with I would check with the family to see if black is perhaps offensive. *Glamour, Huffington Post, and Cosmo to back me up over here.
What should I wear to my brother-in-law's wedding?
Black is not appropriate for a midday wedding, however--Sunday Best is always appropriate. "Nice Casual" means no jeans, flip flops--that sort of thing-- we see ladies wearing designer pants suits, knee length dresses and gentlemen wearing suits or sport coats and ties for this clothing designation. I live in Central Florida and most years it is quite warm still at the time of your brother-in-law's wedding. A really lovely dress with an over sweater or jacket --and heels would certainly do--especially if you are going to be in any of the family photos. Even an understated suit in some of the Fall colors and a pretty scarf at the neck would be appropriate. Bring a light coat, just in case.