Wedding
Honor the couple. Never upstage the groom.
The dress code · Summer daytime
Light suit. Tie optional.
Go for a lightweight suit in light grey, tan or soft blue.
Rule one: the invitation wins
If the invite names a dress code, it overrides everything on this page. Here's what each one means:
Black tieTuxedo, bow tie, black patent or polished shoes.
Black tie optional / FormalTuxedo, or a dark suit with a tie.
Cocktail / Semi-formalA tailored suit. A tie is the safe choice.
Casual / BeachBlazer or light suit, open collar, no sneakers.
Three looks that work
Photographed on real guests · Summer daytime
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Check the invitation and the venue before anything else.
Get the suit tailored. Fit matters more than price.
Match your belt to your shoes.
Don't
Wear white or ivory head to toe. That's the couple's color.
Out-dress the groom or the groomsmen.
Show up in sneakers unless the invite clearly allows it.