“She’s Royal. So Royal.” – Tarrus Riley
Congrats to Kate Middleton now known as the Duchess of Cambridge and future Queen Consort of England. (Talk about a come up!) I'm willing to bet that no one reading this post attended the Royal Wedding. Also, I’m willing to bet that someone reading this post will attend a non-royal wedding this spring or summer and has given little to no thought as to what to wear.
I've noticed over the last 15 years that the attire worn by wedding guests has become increasingly casual. Now I'm not for all of the formalities involved in high post weddings but when deciding what to wear, I think you should recognize that a wedding is a special day for your boy and his bride and wearing the same clothes you wore to the bachelor party won't cut it.
I'm all about keeping it simple so here are a few tips that will help you be the most stylish yet casual guest at the wedding.
1. If it’s not black tie, don't wear black and white. Assume that the bride and groom are going traditional. No one should wear white besides the bride anyway and by avoiding black, you won't be confused for a groomsman and asked to escort Aunt Edna up the aisle.
2. Unless otherwise instructed, wear a jacket and a tie. It doesn't matter if the wedding is being held on a subway platform in August; the occasion dictates at least that level of effort. Put on a suit jacket or sport coat and pair it with a shirt and tie in an appropriate color for the season. If it is going to be hot outside, consider a khaki or seersucker suit. A jacket and tie will let folks know that you're a grown man but when the reception is jumping you can loosen up and twirl the jacket over your head.
3. Leave your socks at home. Seriously. Going sockless is a subtle way to make your jacket/tie combo a little more casual. Just make sure you put some baby powder in your shoes and some lotion on your ankles.
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