Howdy world, welcome to another Mintee post.
So, I have a wedding in a few weeks, at the MCG and I'll be honest, I don't go out much.
So, kinda stressing what to wear! What's wedding guest attire these days for a guy?
Does the suit colour matter, does it have to be black these days? Do I need to wear a tie? Jacket, no Jacket? Coloured shirt? White shirt? (Lets not get down to the colour of your underwear!)
The attire was not specified on the invite…
Best to just ask. They won't mind.
Jacket yes. Tie optional. Colour for suit and shirt something that doesn't match the groom or wedding party (grey suit and neutral colour shirt is fairly safe). Belt and shoes matching colour (black or brown).
Ngl, in two minds about doing this just because the ozbargainer in me doesnt want to buy a new suit! I feel if I ask id be obliged to go down that path…
Do you have male friends/relatives who are a similar size/fit? Borrow something.
If not, and if you have time, check out op shops in richer suburbs and trendy inner city areas. Unless you're an unusual size you're bound to find a suit jacket and pants.
Waste of time nowadays to look in opshops for suits, but you can find some good stuff on Marketplace
However Opshops do have a) lots of ties, and b) lots of cufflinks and tie clips, and c) usually have some decent dress shoes
Grab a nice white shirt from Connor or Tarocash, def don't want a used white shirt!
Ask someone else who's invited instead of the bride and groom. Then you don't have to feel obliged and you can just take it as advice.
Oh its one of those wedding where i
i dont know anyone… At this point i feel i should have declined
I always go grey suit, blue shirt (light blue with dark tie, dark blue with light tie). Looks nice enough to fit in at a wedding, but just casual enough that no one is surprised when I get completely shitfaced and ask the groom's grandmother about pegging.
Did she consent to your advances?
What's your preference?
Smarty pants.
Wear your matching smarty jacket and take a tie just in case.
take a tie
I think you meant a smartie tie https://www.zazzle.com/smarties_background_novelty_tie-15147…
An ill fitting YD shirt is mandatory
I should go spend that refund aye, doesnt solve the pants/jacket colour though
With white rimmed sunglasses.
Only if you've got a white studded belt
Just rent a suit, say it's for a wedding, they will set you up with something appropriate. And don't drink too fast if you're not an experienced social drinker, drink just enough to loosen up and ride that gentle buzz.
So late April/early May? Time?
Indoors or out of doors?
Oh and age range?
If you are an Alpha man, then this Tony Montana attire!
If you are a non-alpha then I would not recommend anything, but folks here would!
Just say you have covid and don't go, that's what I would do.
You're a pathetic person. If I considered you special enough to invite you to my wedding and you don't want to or can't, I want an honest polite declination.
lol
You just want more toasters and blenders or a donation to a "Wedded Life Fund".
If I were asked to attend your wedding I would bring a toaster from Kmart or have covid.
Depending on location, it can cost $150 per head. Better off saying you have a holiday booked already well in advanced so bride groom won't have to pay for your seat.
Be a decent person at least.
Fair point, probably why I don't get invited to weddings
birthday suit?
that’s for birthdays
Bonds wondersuit
I mean it's probably a good as an excuse as any to get yourself a basic suit (suit meaning trousers and matching jacket.) I assume you've stopped growing so it would last for many future occasions. Go with plain blue/navy, not black. Black is for limo drivers or boys. Go to a men's suit shop like Peter Jackson - they often have sales. Suit trousers usually come unhemmed and will need to be taken up to your leg length. Wear a white, pink or light blue shirt.
Does anyone stop growing? I have to buy a new suit every time I need one, this has happened over 5 decades.
Hehe maybe ive stopped my growing in height, who knows about width :D
Bought a new suit for work just before the covid lockdowns kicked in. 2 years later, first in person meeting with the clients, can finally wear that suit. Oh wait, waistline seems to mysteriously grown and the pants no longer fit.
im going cloths are a good start
Weddings are basically just funerals with cake.
Funerals are just weddings with a wake
MCG?
That’s a big ass wedding. Better look your best
Maybe OP is meant to wear their team colours, or the bride and groom's team.
I am concerned OP is the groom.
You can get away with a nice dress shirt and pants. There are always people who a dressed a bit dorky but it's ok, weddings are a place of love.
Some good advice I received was "You can always dress down but you can't dress up".
So if you aren't comfortable with asking the people you know what they are wearing then, dress a tad fancy (safe colours already provided by the other commentors), with tie or bow tie, and then you can always get rid of the neck garment, roll up the sleeves, and untuck the shirt.
In the end, no one is going to care what you wear as long as you aren't in something wild like a Oodie, flip flops or a mankini.
Wear a suit. Any wedding is a suit. You cannot go wrong. You can always under dress but never over dress, especially if it’s at the MCG of all places, that shit ain’t cheap. Also if you’re an adult working male, how do you not have a suit? It’s basic adulting.
I have never had a suit that fitted me beyond one wear. If I could provide one piece of advice to a new player, I'd say never buy a suit.
Fitness is a big part of my life so I’ve never had this problem.
you must be so good at adulting!
how do you not have a suit? It’s basic adulting.
I don't own a suit. I'm a basic adult and I have a job.
Are you working on the tools or sumfin /s
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Howdy American….
A Bluey onesie. Make the day all about you. I reckon you'd know how that rolls.
A sports jacket with brown/ black chinos is a good look. Don't go too loud with the sports jacket. Make sure you match the belt and shoes to the chinos. Brown shoes/ boots with brown chinos and a brown belt. Don't do the wanky pocket square, keep it simple.
Just go to Connor and find a shirt that's on sale. Then ask the salesperson to fill out your outfit for a wedding.
Lots of high quality suits at op shops - because they're less worn these days people just turf them.
I had to wear a tux to something last year. Got a brand new one, fit perfectly - and for about 1/4 of the cost to hire!
If you dont feel like asking, business casual would be a pretty safe option…?
If it is not specified I always assume smart casual unless the location makes it obvious it is something else.
Unfortunately 'smart casual' means different things to different people. To some it's a pair of 'clean jeans', some vans and a polo/collared shirt. To others it's some clean leather shoes, fitted chinos a long-sleeve button shirt (top button open) and a casual blazer.
I learnt the difference only after meeting my partner who is severely more fashionable than I, I told her 'smart casual' when meeting like my wider family first time. I was wearing the former or similar, and she had a proper set of shoes and a nice dress with cinched belt, etc. Compared to us she was 'over dressed' but it was relatively 'casual' for her.
I agree with a comment further above, dress up and you can loosen the outfit as the night goes on! (undo a button, roll sleeves, jacket off, etc).
Unfortunately 'smart casual' means different things to different people. To some it's a pair of 'clean jeans', some vans and a polo/collared shirt. To others it's some clean leather shoes, fitted chinos a long-sleeve button shirt (top button open) and a casual blazer.
If the wedding hosts cared about the definition of dress they would specify on the invite, without it being specified you are free to decide what you want to wear. for me that is smart casual, usually pants and collared shirt or polo. Jeans is usually what I personally call casual rather than smart casual.
Suppose you're right! We specified Cocktail for our wedding, and everyone seemed to understand it well enough.
@ReaperX22: Personally when people specify Formal or Cocktail I usually pass on the wedding invite unless they are a very good friend.
I told her 'smart casual' when meeting like my wider family first time
Lol. FFS.
Smart casual would be underdressed for many occasions.
hivis jacket, cork hat, work boots and pants would do. Don’r forget to hire a bunnings ute to rock up the wedding so you look professional.
You can never be overdressed for an occasion, but you can definitely be under-dressed for an occasion.
So wear the smartest suit you can afford
Dont worry, who cares really, as long as your there. Once your there, your going to forget about what your wearing, just have fun and enjoy.
What did your carer suggest?
Ask. There’s usually an email associated with wedding invites. Or ask other friends you know who are going.
general speaking for men, a suit unless it’s too hot (QLD) NT anywhere north Australia or otherwise specified ‘smart casual’ or the like.
You can sometimes do chinos and a different coloured blazer with a shirt.
Women have more freedom, can be as above or dress, skirt and top combo.
To be honest no one cares what a guest wears. It’s all about the people getting married, their wedding party and family:
Witnessed a guy in a men's wear store ask for a navy-brown suit for a wedding. His mum had sent him in. I guess he was only paying partial attention.
You could go a similar vibe.