Will I look like the 'other bride' if I wear this to a wedding?

[TheDevilWearsPantsuits]

I've got a bespoke suit that looks exactly like this i.pinimg.com/474x/11/b5/56/11b556c01631d69ac6ed1e14e43add1b--boy-meets-girl-androgynous-fashion.jpg in this exact colour i.pinimg.com/474x/3c/fd/aa/3cfdaa38bc0cdf8e1eaf895d7c15714f--ralph-lauren-collection.jpg. Was all set to wear it to a wedding (in Australia if it makes a difference) late next March, but am now having second thoughts because a friend of mine told me that I'd end up looking like the one marrying the bride!

Should I start panicking now?

Take a photo of your actual suit - even better if you put it in with an idea of how you'd style it, and start a new thread. You're going to get too many replies that are based on either the white version or how the grey example you've put is styled to tell what people really think.

Personally I think it basically looks like a female version of what many men wear to weddings, you need to style it so it doesn't look like you're trying to be part of the bridal party, but other than that I think it's fine.

I was a relaxed bride and I wouldn't have cared if you'd worn that to my wedding. I know lots of brides who wouldn't have cared at all. However, I know lots who would have cared. If you're close enough to the bride then ask her. It would be a fabulous outfit to wear to a wedding.

Why would anyone want to muscle in on the wedding party though? Does anyone, other than the very rare nutcase, really seek accolade and attention this way? I don’t think so.

I don’t like the suit (sorry) but I doubt it’s going to look like an attempt to upstage the bride or be considered part of the exalted wedding party. If you like it, wear it.

It all depends on whether the couple getting married are both women and one of them might be wearing a suit like this. If the answer to that is yes, obviously don't wear it. If the couple getting married are a woman and a man, I can't see the problem.

Nope.

Not wedding wear, even if it was fushcia pink.

Sorry, it would be a no from me. It’s a lovely suit but it would make you look as if you were part of the official bridal party.

If you have the figure to carry that off, I am sure you will look stunning in something else!

No I would never wear that to a wedding. Just not on.

Well OP, you’re concerned enough to ask so that illustrates right there that it’s an iffy outfit to wear. Majority of replies are not to wear it. What more do you need?

You will be very warm in a shirt, waistcoat and jacket in Aus that time of year.

It's a straight couple that's getting married. Ahhh okay so that's a no then. The last time I wore that was to this art/fashion event and there were men wearing suits that were very similar so it never struck me as something 'wedding-y'. What kind of suit would be 'wedding guest' appropriate?

No, it makes you look part of the bridal party. Just no.

You will be very warm in a shirt, waistcoat and jacket in Aus that time of year.

And maybe this. Okay if in Tassie but Syd, Qld, Perth etc forget it, you will melt.

The suit doesn’t have a waistcoat.

Glad you have decided not to wear it.

Agree about March being likely to be very warm (depending).

You want to wear a suit? Maybe darker linen or cotton trousers and (matching or not) blouse that can be dressed up any way you wish? Depending on your style dressed up with statement jewellery, scarves or brooches.

I think it's gorgeous and would wear it, surely loads of men will be wearing suits at the wedding which might be light coloured if it's a summer wedding. No different to that in my opinion.

Are you part of the bridal party.

My rule is if you have to ask if it’s appropriate for a wedding then don’t wear it.

Are people getting confused about which suit you plan to wear?!

The one you put up that looks ‘bridal party’ is just to show the grey colour.

The two piece suit you plan to wear is perfectly appropriate for a wedding.

Weird responses on this thread.

I'd worry you'd look like part of the groom's side especially if they are in light grey suits - even worse double breasted. Either way I think it's borderline difficult, unless you know the bridal party well enough to check what both sides are wearing.

If you wear it like the second photo with a button hole flower and silver tie, then yes that is styled like you are part of a wedding party. That would be odd.

If you wear it in a similar way to the first photo, then it is just a smart grey trouser suit. I'd drop the shirt and tie and wear a coloured top of some kind under it to be less wedding suit like (just in case it matches the wedding party). With the right, less wedding like, accessories I think it would be absolutely fine.

They are two different suits! The first is the style and the second the colour.

No! And I live in Australia....so know what's what. You'll stick out like a sore thumb....when's the wedding anyway? It's far too hot for a suit for some time yet.

Oh I see it's in late March...still very warm. DD"s birthday's in March and it's always hot enough for a pool or beach party.

You’d look like one of the ushers

You will look silly like you are trying to be a page boy or something!