If you’re invited to a wedding and need help choosing the appropriate attire, Menswear eCollection can help! In addition to offering a wide array of designer suits at affordable prices, we also feature a host of articles to ensure you are always on target when it comes to dressing appropriate according to the occasion. The following is a simple guide to help you choose the right mens suit when going to a wedding.

The first way to determine what type of suit to wear to a wedding is to hunt down the dress code. The dress code can be found either on the invitation or can be determined by the time of day or location of the wedding. The invitation should reveal whether the wedding is casual, formal, or extremely formal. In some cases, the bride and groom will announce that their wedding is a black tie event, which means it is extremely formal. For a black tie event, your only option is a tuxedo. However, if the invitation calls for “black tie optional,” also formal attire, you can choose between a dark men’s suit or tuxedo and black tie. If you don’t want to wear a tuxedo, you can opt for a black, dark navy, or dark gray suit.

In other cases, the style of the invitation will point to a more casual atmosphere. For example, if the reception is set in a friend’s backyard or if the invitation features a beach theme, the dress code is most likely casual. A casual dress code calls for nice slacks and a dress shirt. It is up to you whether you would like to wear a tie or not. Avoid wearing a formal double-breasted wedding suit. However, casual attire doesn’t give you a license to wear jeans or tennis shoes. Always respect the ceremony and celebration of marriage by dressing appropriately.

Finally, if the dress code isn’t spelled out on the invitation, your next option is to consider the time of day. For morning and afternoon weddings, consider lighter colors and dressing a little more casual than you would for an evening wedding. However, still wear a suit or a nice sport coat, slacks, and a tie. For evening weddings that don’t indicate a specific dress code, wear a darker suit than you would for a morning or afternoon wedding.

Whether you’re invited to a casual beach wedding or a formal black tie event, look your best with one of our designer suits from Menswearecollection.com. We also carry a great selection of neck ties to match your new suit. All of our pieces are 40% to 70% less than those found in the department stores today.