Newbie needs help for rehearsal dinner

[ssanders]

I'm getting married in six weeks and am trying to put together a nice outfit for my rehearsal dinner. I'm usually a motorcycle jacket, jeans, and Frye harness boots type of guy but our wedding is relatively formal so I'd like to dress up a bit for the rehearsal dinner. I need a quick thumbs up or down for the following type of outfit (I'm in the USA but used stylepilot.com for research so these are all UK versions):










I have a white Banana Republic button-down, brown belt, and a few different watches but unfortunately none with brown leather band. I'd like to find a bit darker grey pants, and maybe not corduroy. Note that these aren't exact items, just a general idea of the outfit colors. I'm 5' 10" 195 lbs. Any thoughts?

 

[ssanders]

Ok before I drop this, can anyone tell me if the pants and shoes could go together (color-wise)?

 

[unbelragazzo]

Try posting here (warning: everyone is going to tell you to wear a suit and tie instead):

http://www.styleforum.net/t/329568/official-wedding-attire-question-answer-picture-thread

 

[DSElliot]

I know I'm new here, but nobody is going to be looking at you. This is not *your* wedding, you are an accessory to your wife, and a minor one at that. This is *her* wedding.

That being said, you could probably wear your motorcycle helmet and nobody would notice. But kudos to you for stepping up and trying to make a good impression with the bridal party. I'm sure your bride to be appreciates that.

I think brown belt and grey pants are going to look a little odd with the brown shoes. Nobody ever got criticized for wearing Khaki. You could pick up a pair of plain-front Khaki trousers or a pair of nicer jeans... Lucky brand maybe?

My only fear is that the outfit, in its current state, kind of looks like what you would find on a middle-aged car salesman who's dealership has gone dress casual for the winter. All that's missing is the dealership logo on the sweater.

 

[Nauttos]

The definitely do. Brown and grey go exceptionally well together!

 

[matt1]

Put on a blazer that should add some style to that combination.