Author Topic: How should one dress for a wedding? (Read 3031 times)

Camel Jockey · « **on:** December 12, 2007, 08:49:17 PM »

I'm thinking this, but it seems a bit eccentric. I dunno.. Never been the one to attend these things, but got an invite and it would be rude to not attend.

What do you guys think? Should I tie the knot a little thicker and ditch the blue shirt for a white? Help, please!

Hedgehog · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2007, 08:50:56 PM »

Quote from: Camel Jockey on December 12, 2007, 08:49:17 PM

I'm thinking this, but it seems a bit eccentric. I dunno.. Never been the one to attend these things, but got an invite and it would be rude to not attend.

What do you guys think? Should I tie the knot a little thicker and ditch the blue shirt for a white? Help, please!

Where did you get this to be bodybuilding related?

Nice suit BTW.

Camel Jockey · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2007, 08:53:24 PM »

Quote from: Hedgehog on December 12, 2007, 08:50:56 PM

Where did you get this to be bodybuilding related?

Nice suit BTW.

I care for the opinions of the gossip and opinions forum.

And it is bbing related.. I mean we gym warriors need critiques on formal wear.

Now kindly move it back.

Go 4 It · « **Reply #3 on:** December 12, 2007, 08:55:09 PM »

Is that suit blue or black?? Either way, it looks too much like business attire, need a different shirt/tie combo if you got it. Not saying thats it's inappropriate...

Camel Jockey · « **Reply #4 on:** December 12, 2007, 09:00:04 PM »

Quote from: Go 4 It on December 12, 2007, 08:55:09 PM

Is that suit blue or black?? Either way, it looks too much like business attire, need a different shirt/tie combo if you got it. Not saying thats it's inappropriate...

It's navy blue.

I do have a white shirt and a blue checkerd tie. I also have this weird sandy colored shirt, but that wouldn't do well.

My best bet is the flat white with the blue tie.

bigbobs · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2007, 09:21:39 PM »

Looking good CJ.

My personal preference is not to wear a tie. I only wear ties when I have to which is about 2-3 days a week at work. For weddings and parties, I like to wear suits or blazers with non-matching dress pants and either a solid t-shirt or usually a patterny button up shirt. I also usualy prefer some loud colours and possibly a velvet blazer. Just my preference.

MB_722 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 12, 2007, 09:26:47 PM »

camel jockey you are pakistani correct? bigbobs you look west indian. no?

camel jockey you have to have wider collar and change the tie

Camel Jockey · « **Reply #7 on:** December 12, 2007, 09:29:02 PM »

Looking good, bob, but remember that I have a pretty thin structure.

I'm also pretty conservative, meaning I don't stray from blue, white, gray, all with pinstirpes, checks or plain.

I'm gonna go with a tie. I dunno, but I've always loved the eccentric business attire type look.

Princess L · « **Reply #8 on:** December 12, 2007, 09:29:24 PM »

Quote from: Camel Jockey on December 12, 2007, 08:49:17 PM

I'm thinking this, but it seems a bit eccentric. I dunno.. Never been the one to attend these things, but got an invite and it would be rude to not attend.

What do you guys think? Should I tie the knot a little thicker and ditch the blue shirt for a white? Help, please!

Either combination would be fine for the ceremony, but MAYBE a little too formal (business like) for the dinner and reception. Depends on the formality of the affair.

This look is a little less formal.

Camel Jockey · « **Reply #9 on:** December 12, 2007, 09:31:33 PM »

Quote from: MB_722 on December 12, 2007, 09:26:47 PM

camel jockey you are pakistani correct? bigbobs you look west indian. no?

camel jockey you have to have wider collar and change the tie

My collar is 16, the arms are like 34.

Tried 17, but can't say I like it.

youandme · « **Reply #10 on:** December 12, 2007, 09:52:26 PM »

overalls worked for me

SinCitysmallGUY · « **Reply #11 on:** December 12, 2007, 10:25:06 PM »

Have to agree the suit is to business looking...I think you should look at ditching the tie. Remember you don't want to be overdressed and you for sure don't want to stand out. No offense but that suit will make you look like someone invited their broker or accountant. It's a nice suit but not the right one for a wedding. IMHO.

joelocal · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2007, 10:39:17 PM »

Lori and I got married last Friday and I wore a suit, tie and vest.

JediKnight · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2007, 11:11:01 PM »

GUCCI

smaul · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2007, 11:49:21 PM »

Suit seems a bit old fashioned. Only do up the middle button, wear one that doesn't button up so high (more like the Princess one) get yourself a wider tie and make the knot bigger, that's the fashion at the moment. Also invest in good shoes and a good shirt will make the outfit. Shirt should be fairly tight at the moment, none of these baggy affairs a lot of men wear.

Obviously this all depends on where the wedding is! country, location etc.

Butterbean · « **Reply #15 on:** December 13, 2007, 07:14:43 AM »

Quote from: joelocal on December 12, 2007, 10:39:17 PM

Lori and I got married last Friday and I wore a suit, tie and vest.

Congrats Joe!

Camel Jockey, you look nice but as they've said the red tie is a bit business-like. It's fine though. Do you have a pic of the blue one so we can compare? After you get juiced-up at the reception you'll be telling people getbig picked out your tie

xxxLinda · « **Reply #16 on:** December 13, 2007, 08:27:05 AM »

darling, buy a new suit. not a business suit, a formal (evening) suit.

in either black, grey or white. after that, play with accesssories.

I'd definitely wear a tie if I were a man and it was a formal wedding do.

You can never overdo it, all the women will have hats on after all...

I'm surprised that men actually worry about this stuff. Just buy a tux (it'll last you your entire lifetime if you stay in shape) or go hire white tie and tails.

Be sure to take the jacket off after the ceremony and undo your shirt.

& buy a matching handkerchief.

xL

xxxLinda · « **Reply #17 on:** December 13, 2007, 08:43:25 AM »

Quote from: SinCitysmallGUY on December 12, 2007, 10:25:06 PM

you don't want to be overdressed and you for sure don't want to stand out.

I disagree. At a wedding only the bride can be overdressed. I say you ought to go all out.

(I love going to weddings !!!! Great fun.

A woman mustn't wear white or black or red or catch the bouquet.

And men ought to wear a formal suit.

xL

xxxLinda · « **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2007, 08:49:03 AM »

Have you been asked to make a speech?

CalvinH · « **Reply #19 on:** December 13, 2007, 08:53:07 AM »

Who cares what you wear it's all about how much free booze you can drink

and don't forget to goose the brides mother,that always goes over well.

Camel Jockey · « **Reply #20 on:** December 13, 2007, 09:57:45 AM »

Quote from: STella on December 13, 2007, 07:14:43 AM

Congrats Joe!

Camel Jockey, you look nice but as they've said the red tie is a bit business-like. It's fine though. Do you have a pic of the blue one so we can compare? After you get juiced-up at the reception you'll be telling people getbig picked out your tie

It's like a month away..

I do have a black pinstripe coat, but that would look a bit eccentric too.

It's just my brother's friend's wedding. I wont know most of the people there, as I'm looking for only a few minor introductions and free drink.

Princess L · « **Reply #21 on:** December 13, 2007, 10:42:26 AM »

What region of the country are you in? I mean, what's the weather? I think a gray sportcoat with a black mock turtleneck looks awesome. But, since you already have the blue suit, I would try to dress that down a little (not so business like). I still think this looks great

(maybe it's the model

)

MindSpin · « **Reply #22 on:** December 13, 2007, 11:01:16 AM »

If you are a true iron warrior, you can't go wrong with a T-Michael cut-off swetshirt, parachute pants, Otomix shoes and since it's a special occasion, a limited edition Lee Haney dorag....

Camel Jockey · « **Reply #23 on:** December 13, 2007, 05:41:24 PM »

Quote from: Princess L on December 13, 2007, 10:42:26 AM

What region of the country are you in? I mean, what's the weather? I think a gray sportcoat with a black mock turtleneck looks awesome. But, since you already have the blue suit, I would try to dress that down a little (not so business like). I still think this looks great

(maybe it's the model )

I'm in NY. The wedding will be hosted in Flushing.

I'm gonna stick with the business look..

Not be an attention whore or anything, but I simply don't know how to dress any other way.

I was thinking of buying a nice pair of cufflinks and suspenders to rub in my bank manager type look, but decided against it. What I do need is a nice pair of black shoes. My current ones are brown and don't match my suit.

My whole look was based upon the Patrick Bateman character from the novel American Psycho. I guess it rubbed on me quite a bit.

Parker · « **Reply #24 on:** December 13, 2007, 09:48:20 PM »

This is from "A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up" which is $14.99 at Jos A. Banks (or just go to the store and look thru the book. It has helped me out immensely. A Washington, DC attorney told me about it a few years ago. And he gets compliments from men and women on how he dresses for any event.

"If the wedding is scheduled in the late morning or afternoon, a gentle is always appropriately dress in a dark business suit or in a dark sports coat, dark slacks, and a tie-the same outfit he would adopt , coincidentally for a funeral. "

It also states, if the wedding is informal (you go by the invitation), then you may dress as he pleases.

"If a gentle a gentleman has any doubts as to what he should wear to a wedding or any other ceremonial occasion, no matter how informal or formal...contact the host or hostess and simply ask, 'What do you think most of the fellows (men) will be wearing?'"

"He does not content himself with with asking uninformed friends"

You look with what have, don't change. unless, it is informal.

Do not follow what Bigbobs, , cause that right there is no home training and a seriously lack of coordinating skills ( do not be a John Witherspoon look alike), nobody wears bright orange shirt and ties, unless they were going thru the Kohls Xmas sales bins. Because in your 20's you can get away with it, but when you dress like that as a habit, and get older, you look like a fool.