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GiBlues · 13/08/2017 19:20

DH and I are going to a wedding next weekend so he brought new trousers and shirt (see attached picture) because it being in the middle of august we thought it would be warm.
However looking at the forecast it's going to be bloody cold and we're now thinking he's going to need something else with it, but I don't want to buy a jacket that matches his trousers for £££ when he's basically going to wear it for the ceremony outside then go inside for the reception and it sit on he back of a chair for the rest of the day.

Would a jumper/cardigan be ok or is it too casual for a wedding?
Thank you in advance

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AuntieStella · 13/08/2017 19:35

Yes, it would be too casual.

Does he already own any sort of jacket (I'm thinking of boating jacket/blazer) that would work with the trousers, saving you the need to buy another.

Recommend a tie for the actual service

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GiBlues · 13/08/2017 19:51

I was afraid a jumper was going to be too casual.
He has got jackets but nothing that would match the colour trousers he has brought (like in the picture)

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AlmostAJillSandwich · 13/08/2017 19:52

I dont think a dressy V neck that shows off his tie would be too casual at all.

Pengggwn · 13/08/2017 19:54

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Bumdishcloths · 13/08/2017 19:56

How 'cold' is cold?

What about a waistcoat as an extra layer, cheaper than jacket?

Alpacaandgo · 13/08/2017 20:12

A jacket would be best really. Have you any charity shops nearby? You can often pick up hardly worn jackets and suits in ones near me.

WhatToDoAboutThis2017 · 13/08/2017 20:14

A jumper or a cardigan is absolutely unacceptable for a wedding; it is far too casual.

You can get cheap jacks from Asda; just try there.

Allthewaves · 13/08/2017 20:16

A navy blazer

NerrSnerr · 13/08/2017 20:17

Depends on whose getting married. I jumper wouldn't have been too casual at mine or any of my close friend's weddings (and we had standard church or hotel weddings). We were happy people were celebrating with us- they could choose what they wore to do that.

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GiBlues · 13/08/2017 20:49

He did have a standard black suit for weddings, christenings and funerals etc but he's recently lost 5 stone so had to buy something new and, with it being a summer wedding just went for the shirt trousers and tie.

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GiBlues · 13/08/2017 20:53

It is a friends wedding so it's not like he is the brother of the groom or anything like that.
We've got a very big cancer feast here not far from us so might have a look there, or as Bum said maybe a waist coat that way it wouldn't have to match exactly.
The forecast is 15 degrees and cloudy at the moment, I think he should just have to go cold seeing as he didn't think to buy the bloody jacket at the time Grin

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AnchorDownDeepBreath · 13/08/2017 20:54

I'd go get the jacket. It doesn't sound like he currently has a suit that fits and he'll need a full one; for different occasions. It'll look much better, too.

If it's possible, though, I'd strongly consider returning the trousers for a more neutral suit. Black is a lot more versatile if it'll be his only suit.

Bluesrunthegame · 13/08/2017 20:56

No help but can I just congratulate him on losing 5 stone. That's a huge weight loss, I'm impressed.

RiverTam · 13/08/2017 20:58

Unacceptable? What, would he not be allowed in the church? Come on, it's 2017. A really nice jumper or cardigan would be fine, and it would make a nice change from all the boring suits.

AllToadsLeadToHome · 13/08/2017 20:58

Confused - are you saying he has brought the trousers and you are away and need to buy something to wear with them or do you mean he has bought them but not sure what to wear with them?

Sorry to ask but some people confuse the words, hence me being confused.

Could he borrow something?

MGFM · 13/08/2017 20:59

Can I ask where you got the trousers from. They are v nice!

John4703 · 13/08/2017 21:02

I was recently going to an event that meant I needed a jacket. I found it was cheaper to buy a cheap suit than just a jacket. It looked good but at £50 I do not expect it to last for too long. I hope the trousers will last for a couple of years

BrutusMcDogface · 13/08/2017 21:08

Your husband is hot! GrinWink

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GiBlues · 13/08/2017 21:11

AllToads- he brought them and he could still buy the jacket but it's a lot of money just for one day.

Bluesrun- thank you very much, (I've also lost 5 1/2 stoneWink)

MGFM- I'm not entirely sure where he got them he went to London shopping for them.

Also not sure if it's relevant but it's a country house wedding with the reception there too.

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GiBlues · 13/08/2017 21:15

My husband is way hotter than the model in the photo Brutus GrinWink

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Bluesrunthegame · 13/08/2017 21:25

Congratulations to you too. I admire the dedication, just started Slimming World and am having to rethink my devotion to snacking.

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GiBlues · 13/08/2017 21:41

Cutting out snacking has made a major difference for us. It took a few weeks to get used to but now we don't miss it at all.

Good luck Wink

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GiBlues · 13/08/2017 22:10

I think I will get him a cheap black one from asda or Tesco and then he's got a go to suit for funerals etc and maybe he could change into the blue trousers and shirt for the evening reception when things are a bit more relaxed

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AllToadsLeadToHome · 13/08/2017 22:11

How about something to wear underneath the shirt?

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