Would DH be unreasonable to wear a short suit to a wedding?

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We have a few weddings coming up this July and August. Given the very hot weather last year and that DH runs warm, he’s considering wearing a short suit if the weather is hot. We’re young, and the weddings we’ve been invited to are relaxed and casual, rather than a traditional occasion. We’re not part of the wedding party, and as DH is tall he tends to be at the back of photos. Here are some examples for styles he’s looking at. I know some of these are styled casually, but DH will be in a shirt and smart shoes. I know it’s bit left field but would be interested to see what the view is as DH is considered about sweltering in a traditional suit but also doesn’t want to go totally rogue.

Get a linen suit, short suits for anything but a casual/relaxed beach wedding is not appropriate imo.

No.

Only for beach weddings.

God no!

Not appropriate in my opinion

I wouldn’t have minded if people had turned up to our wedding like this! Still smarter than a lot of dresses women turn up in that I’d wear to go to the shops…

No no, he will look ridiculous sorry.

oh, should have said, maybe not for any sort of religious ceremony…

No. And definitely would look ridiculous with smart shoes!

We went to a wedding last summer snd there were a few men wearing them. Not a beach wedding. I quite like them on men that are in shape.

How young is young?

I should have said, no church weddings. All are civil or humanist ceremonies.

Does he look like george clooney? If yes then got for it

Wouldn't bother me..... if my husband suggested it.
No cause he would look ridiculous but my brother who is tall and slim could pull this off but I would suggest suede loafer shoes and no socks

Unless it is a beach wedding, it will draw negative attention.

It’s a shame men don’t have more socially acceptable clothing options in warm weather. Not really fair that they can’t wear shorts or a skirt and a light top in these scenarios.

I would look for a light linen suit if he doesn’t want to push social boundaries.

Still laughing.... No!

I might be very stuffy but it just looks attention seeking to me.

It's not appropriate for a wedding, so it just looks a bit like he wants people to notice him. I appreciate that you say he gets 'hot' - but he will stand out, and that's not really what most people want from their guests.

Lol. No.

If he’s tall and slim and the day is very warm people will just wish they thought of it! Getting the shoes right is the tricky thing but if you find the right loafer or something, great. An affordable linen suit would be hard to find for my beanpole DH I think

God, why not? I think they're nice and wouldn't look out of place at a fairly laid back wedding.

No definitely not

Absolutely yes if it suits him ( no pun intended).
It’s so unfair men have fewer choices than women for formal wear. I reckon he should lead the revolution.

What does a humanist wedding generally consist of?

No. They even look ridiculous on boys, never mind grown men.

No. Linen trousers and a short sleeved shirt if it's baking hot.

That would be cooler than a shirt, jacket and shorts anyway.