Which combination should I pick to a wedding

[randomnumber193771]

Whatsup gentlemen,

Got a wedding on Friday and I wanted your guys' opinion on the two combinations. I know it is kind of smart casual, but I don't own a suit and don't really like suits. Oh and I really like boots thats why it is in the options. Please do mind the type of pants that I put next to the pants.

Combination 1



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Combination 2:

 

[Murlsquirl]

If I had to choose from those options, it would be the blue shirt, grey chinos, and the derbies.

 

[12345Michael54321]

Yeah, what Murlsquirl said.

Neither of the combinations you offered really appeal to me. In No. 1, the pairing of a dark blue shirt with slightly different shade of dark blue pants is just awful. In No. 2, well, wearing a black shirt to a wedding doesn't strike me as a great choice.

Of the footwear choices, the shoes are likely the least bad option, although I can't really tell much about the shoes from the small picture.

BTW, in your post you mention suits. The implication being, if you owned a suit and didn't dislike suits, a suit would be a reasonable thing to wear to the wedding in question. Such being the case, I've got to tell you that if it's a wedding where the other men will be wearing suits, it's a shame that you can't wear one, too. Individuality can be a fine thing, but that doesn't mean it's always the best choice. (Sometimes, when the rest of the orchestra is playing Mozart, it can be a good idea to play Mozart, too. Even if you're not a big fan of Mozart, and would be more comfortable playing Gershwin.)

 

[Dr Gary]

Looks like a highly casual wedding. Go with the blue shirt, grey pants, and definitely the oxfords. However I would suggest a lighter toned shirt. Even if it's casual, those two shirts seem very somber to me.

 

[randomnumber193771]

If I had to choose from those options, it would be the blue shirt, grey chinos, and the derbies.

Thanks man, never even thought about that combination.

Yeah, what Murlsquirl said.

Neither of the combinations you offered really appeal to me. In No. 1, the pairing of a dark blue shirt with slightly different shade of dark blue pants is just awful. In No. 2, well, wearing a black shirt to a wedding doesn't strike me as a great choice.

Of the footwear choices, the shoes are likely the least bad option, although I can't really tell much about the shoes from the small picture.

BTW, in your post you mention suits. The implication being, if you owned a suit and didn't dislike suits, a suit would be a reasonable thing to wear to the wedding in question. Such being the case, I've got to tell you that if it's a wedding where the other men will be wearing suits, it's a shame that you can't wear one, too. Individuality can be a fine thing, but that doesn't mean it's always the best choice. (Sometimes, when the rest of the orchestra is playing Mozart, it can be a good idea to play Mozart, too. Even if you're not a big fan of Mozart, and would be more comfortable playing Gershwin.)

Thanks man, I absolutely understand your point. It is definitely time to buy a good suit, but I simply have no time before friday. And the shoes were some standard dress shoes I googled. Here are my real dress shoes I just photographed:




These are my exact beige boots.




These are quite similar to my grey boots



Would you still go for the dress shoes?





It is not a highly casual wedding, it just that I am kinda short on time to buy a suit. Hopefully next time. Would you still recommend the same combination even if it is not a highly casual wedding?

 

[randomnumber193771]

quick question to add. Would a black skinny tie look good with the blue shirt, grey chinos and black shoes?

 

[randomnumber193771]

quick question to add. Would a black skinny tie look good with the blue shirt, grey chinos and black shoes?

bump, anyone?

 

[12345Michael54321]



quick question to add. Would a black skinny tie look good with the blue shirt, grey chinos and black shoes?

I don't like the shirt. (It's too dark.)

I don't care for wearing a tie without a jacket (or at least a sweater, if seasonally appropriate).

I don't think a black tie is the best choice to wear with a moderately dark blue shirt. At least, not in this case.

I don't think the fact that the pants are grey chinos and the shoes black really changes any of the above. Although, as I mentioned previously, wearing chinos to a wedding where most of the other male guests will be wearing suits is not a good thing.

 

[randomnumber193771]

Yup, I

I don't like the shirt. (It's too dark.)

I don't care for wearing a tie without a jacket (or at least a sweater, if seasonally appropriate).

I don't think a black tie is the best choice to wear with a moderately dark blue shirt. At least, not in this case.

I don't think the fact that the pants are grey chinos and the shoes black really changes any of the above. Although, as I mentioned previously, wearing chinos to a wedding where most of the other male guests will be wearing suits is not a good thing.

You are absolutely right, I am going to invest in a suit. Wish I could match my navy dress pants with a good shirt. Next wedding is next year, by then I'll have a suit (I Hope)