Wedding season is upon us, which means it’s time to look put together. Since it is summer, the idea of wearing a full suit to a wedding can sound like a miserable proposition, thus we've put together some alternative looks as a guest at a summer wedding. With our guidance you can lock down your looks without getting overheated.
Summer is the time to embrace the light colors of your wardrobe. An easy way to gear this to a wedding ensemble is by taking a lighter pant and a lighter colored button down and matching them together. You can add a blazer or sports coat also in a lighter color depending on how formal the wedding is or what time of day. The light color bottom and top combo still look sleek while adding a summer(y) vibe to it.
Remember it is summertime and hot out, so while you are celebrating you do not want to be uncomfortable and overheat while you are enjoying the special occasion. This is more targeted to a morning or early afternoon very casual wedding, but feel free to embrace the short sleeve button down, even a polo. To dress this look up you can add a smoker loafer with no sock and an exposed ankle.
If veering away from your basic day to day look is something you are not comfortable with; just adding a little something extra to a simple outfit can make a huge difference. This can be done with a lapel pin (to be places on the edge part below the collar on the breast of the jacket) or with a pocket square. Feel free for either to be bright with colors and textures to add an accent.
Do not be afraid of keeping it simple. It is not your day to stand out, so don’t. Keep it comfortable with one of your favorite shirts, lightweight pant, and add your nicer belt as a statement. Do not forget if it is a morning, day, or early afternoon wedding to bring sunglasses that can add an extra flare to your outfit.
Weddings, especially ones where you do not really know anyone can be a time where you wear something you do not go for. It is a one time occasion where, again, they focus is not on you. Wear a shirt that has not gotten a lot of action. Or a pair of shoes that have yet to see the light of day. Experiment with different styles and go out of your comfort zone to wear a non-typical outfit.
