What to Wear to a Wedding

This no longer means tails, unless specifically mentioned in the invitation. But you can put on the ritz with a Paul Fredrick white three-piece suit. Because White absorbs the least amount of light, it will keep you cooler, longer. The other advantage of a triple vested suit play is it will layer down. So, full suit for the ceremony, then jacket-less with vest and tie and you’re ready to party down at the reception.

Paul Fredrick pure cotton non-iron dress shirt is the perfect complement to your summer formal attire. The same breathable comfort of traditional cotton, without the wrinkles. Perspiration actually activates the wrinkle-free treatment in the shirt, one of the few times sweats works.

Pair it with a white or black bow tie for a classic look in the evening or add a dash of color and match a bold, solid colored tie to liven up the affair ensemble. Socks and pocket square in complementary colors work together brilliantly. Complete your outfit with a classic oxford or double monk strap shoe.

Foolproof look for any semi-formal event is the suit. A dark suit in navy or charcoal is always a perfect fit for evening affairs. Try our alfresco a.k.a. all-season wool suit separates which will last you long after the wedding.

Suits that combine natural breathability and lightweight comfort are great choices for summer. With the naturally refined texture of linen and elegant silk luster, are all “warm weather friendly” choices.

Paul Fredrick’s grey windowpane sport coat is a perfect choice, day or night. A sharkskin suit is also an all-occasion favorite. Traditional seersucker suits will serve you well during warm summer months. It's a fitting choice for the easy, breathable comfort of pure cotton.

Neutral shades are easy to match and you can use accessories to bring in a touch of colorful interest. Stick with classic geometric, paisley, and floral patterns.

Serious style can be had with a solid suit and a striped or plaid shirt in the same color for a hip monochromatic look, just lose the tie. But say you don’t want to invest in a suit? Fret not, the smart casual wedding is a great opportunity to don a less formal sport coat or vest.

One jacket that will always be in style and last through many toasts at weddings, is the Paul Fredrick performance blazer. It resists wrinkles and stains.

If it’s a day wedding, a tee shirt length linen sport shirt has that casual, comfortable vibe you’re trying to capture. At an evening wedding, a solid neutral toned shirt (long sleeves, please) with a dapper patterned vest looks polished and put-together but still relaxed. Finish your look off with comfortable shoes. Loafers are a perfect choice. Go sock-less, it’s the cool Italian thing to do.

Location, location, location! Summer weddings often mean beach weddings. Sand and formal shoes do not mix. A leather sport shoe or a leather sandal with a rubber sole works well for these events. A sandal should cover the majority of your foot. Be prepared for a possible barefoot reception, and make your feet and toes presentable.

Casual shoes mean casual pants that can potentially be rolled up for a stroll along the shoreline. Consider linen pants, non-iron chinos or even shorts. No, not denim, fraying, or cut-offs. But tailored shorts that hit slightly above the knee.

Non-iron cotton or linen is perfect for this type of event and both pair well with a smooth silk camp shirt. If you’d like to stick to more traditional pieces, pair cotton shorts with a cotton pinpoint oxford dress shirt, you might even want to add an optional tie. Finish your outfit with a hat to keep you cool in every sense of the word and go enjoy the celebrations.