Wedding reception outfit

[LoneSurvivor]

Hello, new member here. I was looking for a place to ask my style question and found this site. I hope you all can give me some good suggestions.

My question is: I am going to a wedding reception soon. I asked the groom if it was formal or casual attire. He told me its up to me.

I have already decided on a dark grey long sleeve shirt to wear. My question is what color of pants, shoes and tie would look best?

I already own these color of pants: Black, Navy, Brown/Dark Khaki, Tan/Light Khaki, Blueish Gray/Slate
I already own these shoes: Black dress, Dark Brown loafers and Cherry Brown loafers
I already own these ties: Solid black (I'm willing to buy another tie..not a big deal)

What combination of the grey shirt/pants/tie would look the BEST? I'm open to buying another tie if needed

Please help me ..any and all replies would be greatly appreciated!

 

[P12OFIT]

Most members will probably recommend ditching the grey shirt for either a white or blue shirt. Wearing a tie without a jacket is considered a faux pas. You'd likely benefit from a more versatile tie as well.

 

[GBR]

Blue or pink shirt NOT grey. No tie.

 

[12345Michael54321]



Blue or pink shirt NOT grey.

Very light blue or pink. It's rare that a boldly colored dress shirt will trump one with muted colors.

 

[LoneSurvivor]

I have a light blue shirt and a white shirt now.

So here's what I have:

Shirts:
Black
Dark Grey
Light Blue
White

Pants:
Black
Slate(Gray with a hint of blue)
Navy
Tan(Khaki)
Brown(Dark Khaki)

Ties:
Solid black
Solid white
Dark grey/light grey/white (checkered pattern)
Dark blue/light blue/light grey(checkered pattern)

Shoes:
Black oxfords
Black Loafers
Dark Brown loafers
Cherry Brown loafers



Out of all this, what do you feel is the best outfit?

 

[Joshgtv]

Light blue shirt, tan trousers, no tie (unless you come up with a jacket, preferably navy) and either brown or cherry shoes, provided you have a belt to match.

 

[mensimageconsultant]

Can't say without knowing what time of day the reception is. because evening colors (not the shirt) typically should be dark.

As an aside, reddish shoes do not require a reddish belt. (Feel free to read the article about belts.)

 

[LoneSurvivor]

Well guys it was an evening reception starting at 5pm. I chose to wear the blue shirt with blue/white/grey plaid tie and the slate pants with black belt and black shoes.

It was a success as I got at least a handful fo compliments that I can remember on how I looked.

Thanks for everything guys!!!

 

[irishsweaters]

Glad it worked out for you.

For weddings I usually just wear a tweed waistcoat with a suitable shirt, pants and necktie. It just adds a special event feel to an outfit for me.

 

[ter1413]

Insightful.