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Wedding season is here which means you can probably expect to be spending a significant portion of your weekends in a suit and tie. If you love an open bar, a dance floor and listening to ‘90s pop-hits, wedding season might just be your favorite time of year. Whether you’re in a wedding, attending as a plus-one or consider yourself a professional wedding crasher, you’re going to need a suit. The men’s wedding suit trends for 2023 will help you nab a spot on the best-dressed guest list and might even make sure you never sit at the single’s table ever again.
When it comes to a suit, there’s one factor that takes priority over any trend or color option. The suit needs to fit and by fit, I mean really fit. Oversized shoulders, pooled ankle hemlines and cropped sleeves will kill your entire look in an instant. In order to avoid a proportional mishap, I’d recommend purchasing a suit and getting it custom-made or tailored. Thanks to online sites, like Indochino, it’s easier than ever to have your dream custom suit delivered right to your door.
Indochino is an online retailer (with 86 brick-and-mortar locations nationwide) that allows you to order quality custom suits made exactly to your measurements. In the past year, my boyfriend has ordered two custom suits from Indochino with rave reviews. He described the process as being “quick and easy,” and was thoroughly impressed with the suit that arrived at the front door.
While Indochino has plenty of classic suit options, the site also has a wide selection for the fashionably inclined. If you’re eager to up your special occasion wardrobe, these wedding suit trends will do the trick. This season, you can expect to see guests leaning into more colorful suiting options. Shades of green, blue and tan are all wedding appropriate. The key is to make sure the color of your suit can commonly be found in nature—this will help you avoid clashing with the wedding’s color scheme or drawing too much attention to yourself.
If you’re planning for a wedding farther in advance, you’ll want to consider the velvet suit trend or even a tuxedo for an elevated winter look.
Keep reading for the six men’s wedding suit trends to keep on your radar.
50 Shades of Gray
Ok, I’m not suggesting anything particularly kinky for your wedding guest look, but I am suggesting a sleek gray suit. A gray suit has the sophistication of a classic black option while being slightly more casual. A gray suit is perfect for a wedding guest look, as long as the dress code isn’t black-tie mandatory. You can wear a gray suit year-round but I think they look particularly fresh in the spring and summer. Plus, you can always wear the suit jacket separately with jeans and a white T-shirt for a cool and casual look.
Tux It Up
If you’ve watched every James Bond movie 100 times and simply can’t grasp why someone wouldn’t wear a tux to a formal event, you’ve earned my respect. Going above and beyond the dress code, and looking good while doing it, will always be sexy. A tuxedo is less of a trend and more of a lifestyle. While your friends all have to rent tuxedos over and over again for weddings, you’ll have your signature look ready to go. Plus, this one from Indochino is within the same price points as the suits. Why not go 007?
Propose A Pastel
Doesn’t it seem unfair that men usually have to choose between neutral-colored suit options while the ladies show up in every possible color? Yeah, I thought so too. If you don’t mind a little extra attention, make a statement in a pastel-colored suit. This sage green suit is a great example of a look that is unique, fashionable and still wedding-appropriate. Pastel suits work best for the spring and summer seasons, outdoor venues and daytime events. Take the look to the next level by pairing the suit with a monochrome tie.
He Wore Blue Velvet
For the colder months, a velvet suit is an elevated wedding guest option—and you can have a little fun with it. While a deep blue velvet might be the most traditional iteration of the trend, there are so many other velvet options. From a soft emerald green to a plush burgundy, every velvet suit shade will make your entire demeanor more luxurious.
Mr. Sandman, Bring Me A Dream
Yes, I’m talking to your Mr. Sandman. A sand suit will help you give off an effortlessly cool vibe. The style is slightly more casual than a black suit but can be spruced up with a watch and dress shoes. Or, take notes from Indochino and pair it with white sneakers and leave your tie at home.
Keep It Classic
No matter the occasion, season or trend, you should have a black suit in your closet that fits like a glove. Your black suit should be able to take you from the office, to a wedding and to date night with a few styling adjustments. By getting your black suit custom ordered, you’re ensuring that it will be a staple in your closet for every event.
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