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What do men wear to wedding receptions?

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YourFelineFriend · 23/05/2017 14:25

Sorry if this is a totally stupid question but we've never been to a wedding reception before and DH is a stressing over what to wear. I'm assuming a shirt and trousers? Can anyone recommend any nice ones? He is 28.

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Closetlibrarian · 23/05/2017 16:44

Depends on the wedding. Usually it'll say on the invitation. Sometimes it's morning suit, but at most weddings I've been to the men are in suits.

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MrsBadger · 23/05/2017 16:45

Are you going to the ceremony too?

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MrsPear · 23/05/2017 17:50

I would say it depends on the people who have done the invite! But as a minimum it would be a lounge suit if you are going to the ceremony and tailored trousers and suit shirt tucked in if just evening party. Double check with hosts! If they are really posh it seems to be morning suits for the day bit and black tie for evening bit ie you have to change.

If you able to afford to I would see this an op for your partner to invest in a properly measured for suit. A classic cut and it will be there for a lifetime. You always update the accessories and shirt. H is a builder and done this - he can attend at a moments notice and I have more money for my own outfit Wink

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ScarlettFreestone · 23/05/2017 17:51

A suit.

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hippadoppaloppagorillapig · 23/05/2017 17:53

If it's only the evening do, shirt & trousers. If it's the ceremony & day as well, definitely a suit & tie.

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LockedOutOfMN · 23/05/2017 18:32

If it's just the reception OP, some suit / formal trousers and a collared shirt. Is your husband's brother or similarly aged friend going along too? Perhaps he can see what they're wearing. Or look at photos on social media from any weddings of people in the same friendship group or family as the bride and groom?

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AngelicaSchuylerChurch · 23/05/2017 19:17

Ceremony and or daytime reception - suit and tie.

Evening do - smart shirt, trousers and jacket.

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RedMetamorphosis · 23/05/2017 19:24

I'm a similar age and all my male friends at weddings seem to wear navy suits and brown shoes/belt.

DH has a gorgeous one from Massimo Dutti that they tailored to him. Not crazy expensive either.

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MaQueen · 23/05/2017 19:38

Suit and tie if invited to the ceremony.

Smart trousers, nice shirt, nice shoes if it's just for the evening reception.

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Crumbs1 · 23/05/2017 19:56

Usually morning dress, uniform or tartan.

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AngelicaSchuylerChurch · 23/05/2017 20:15

That's very formal, Crumbs. I'd say that at 95% of weddings male guests would be fine in lounge suits.

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Crumbs1 · 23/05/2017 20:42

Maybe I'm showing my age!

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YourFelineFriend · 24/05/2017 06:56

It's DHs work colleague s wedding. We are just invited to the evening. I've asked DH what they are like/what type of wedding it is and he 'doesnt know'. Great help! I don't really know as I've never met them. Sorry I know I sound totally stupid here but what is a lounge suit? Could someone post a picture please? Thanks for all the help so far. Looking up wedding pictures on Facebook is a good idea.

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Dailystuck71 · 24/05/2017 07:02

DH wears his kilt and depending on location or style various shirt and jacket styles that he has.

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AngelicaSchuylerChurch · 24/05/2017 08:21

A lounge suit is a normal business suit.

If you're just going to the evening do then he'll be fine in smart trousers, smart shirt and possibly a jacket.

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WomblingThree · 24/05/2017 08:35

Just the evening, I see no reason no to wear jeans. If you are only invited to the evening do, it's just like any other party really.

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Judydreamsofhorses · 24/05/2017 10:35

We're in Scotland, so a full day wedding would be kilt for my DP - an evening do just "dress trousers" and a shirt and tie, or a suit. (Basically what most men would wear to a smart office job, tbh.)

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ScarlettFreestone · 24/05/2017 12:35

I've been to many many weddings over the years, of all different types and I have never seen a guest in jeans.

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