Comments on: Dressing for Life’s Big Events: How a Man Should Dress for Weddings, First Dates, Religious Ceremonies and More http://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/26/how-to-dress-for-wedding-date-ceremony/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:30:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Peoples Press Collective | Colorado Politics | Tic-Tacs from Political Breath, No. 41 : http://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/26/how-to-dress-for-wedding-date-ceremony/comment-page-1/#comment-105419 Peoples Press Collective | Colorado Politics | Tic-Tacs from Political Breath, No. 41 : Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:12:58 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1854#comment-105419 [...] We are really liking the gents over at Art of Manliness for this handy tip sheet on how to nail the look for any formal occasion and the awesome resources on all aspects of formal [...] [...] We are really liking the gents over at Art of Manliness for this handy tip sheet on how to nail the look for any formal occasion and the awesome resources on all aspects of formal [...]

]]> By: Michael Reese http://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/26/how-to-dress-for-wedding-date-ceremony/comment-page-1/#comment-95087 Michael Reese Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:50:32 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1854#comment-95087 With regard to religious activities, I agree with the article up to the mention of 'business casual'. IMHO, that is NOT respectful enough, as I have seen men at weddings in track suits and the like; knowing what some of the 'fad' clothing costs, there is no excuse not to have at least ONE suit. Maybe, as poster Joshua Katz mentions, a mock turtleneck would work. Otherwise, it seems rude and disrespectful to show up at such events looking like the 'business casual' model above. If you can go that far, a tie ain't gonna kill you. And I hate wearing ties! With regard to religious activities, I agree with the article up to the mention of ‘business casual’. IMHO, that is NOT respectful enough, as I have seen men at weddings in track suits and the like; knowing what some of the ‘fad’ clothing costs, there is no excuse not to have at least ONE suit. Maybe, as poster Joshua Katz mentions, a mock turtleneck would work. Otherwise, it seems rude and disrespectful to show up at such events looking like the ‘business casual’ model above. If you can go that far, a tie ain’t gonna kill you. And I hate wearing ties!

]]> By: Joshua Katz http://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/26/how-to-dress-for-wedding-date-ceremony/comment-page-1/#comment-73366 Joshua Katz Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:45:31 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1854#comment-73366 For what it's worth, my standard first date outfit is a suit with a silk mock turtleneck. I appreciate the dressy aspects, and I get to avoid wearing a tie, which I associate with business, not pleasure. For what it’s worth, my standard first date outfit is a suit with a silk mock turtleneck. I appreciate the dressy aspects, and I get to avoid wearing a tie, which I associate with business, not pleasure.

]]> By: Rob http://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/26/how-to-dress-for-wedding-date-ceremony/comment-page-1/#comment-31096 Rob Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:24:05 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1854#comment-31096 Fascinating article, and probably applicable if this were 1969 and not 2009. In 1983 I changed from a job that required a business suit to one more casual, and I've never looked back. It is perfectly acceptable to ignore all the rules above. I have never been more formally dressed than a dark turtleneck and jacket in those 26 years, and usually it's just a casual shirt & pants if the event is more formal than jeans & t-shirt. Never had a problem at the several weddings, two funerals, or any other occasion. I find it hard to imagine anyone being so weird as to wear a tie on a date! Fascinating article, and probably applicable if this were 1969 and not 2009.

In 1983 I changed from a job that required a business suit to one more casual, and I’ve never looked back.

It is perfectly acceptable to ignore all the rules above. I have never been more formally dressed than a dark turtleneck and jacket in those 26 years, and usually it’s just a casual shirt & pants if the event is more formal than jeans & t-shirt.

Never had a problem at the several weddings, two funerals, or any other occasion. I find it hard to imagine anyone being so weird as to wear a tie on a date!

]]> By: Edgar http://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/26/how-to-dress-for-wedding-date-ceremony/comment-page-1/#comment-26251 Edgar Fri, 01 May 2009 20:14:21 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1854#comment-26251 The man wearing a black bow tie is not wearing a tuxedo jacket. 1. It has notch lapels; tuxedo jackets have peak or shawl lapels. 2. It has more than one button. Black suits are neither fish nor fowl. Black is for formal dress (white tie; black tie; strollers; and various kinds of obsolete attire), while the lounge suit (what we now call a business suit) comes in various colors. A young man might successfully wear a black suit for a night on the town, but they are not appropriate for most settings. Grandpa Ken, May I suggest a white shirt, a light gray Macclesfield tie, and either a suit or a dark sports coat (or blazer) and striped slacks? The non-suit outfit is a nod to tradition which will look great, yet no one will think you're dressing in costume. Please wear wool, not linen--you don't want to be a rumpled, wrinkled mess, now do you? (You might find some more inspiration here: http://permanentstyle.blogspot.com/2008/05/contradiction-of-wedding-dress.html) The grandfather of the bridegroom should look classy and dignified for this special occasion, and I hope my suggestions help. The man wearing a black bow tie is not wearing a tuxedo jacket.

1. It has notch lapels; tuxedo jackets have peak or shawl lapels.
2. It has more than one button.

Black suits are neither fish nor fowl. Black is for formal dress (white tie; black tie; strollers; and various kinds of obsolete attire), while the lounge suit (what we now call a business suit) comes in various colors. A young man might successfully wear a black suit for a night on the town, but they are not appropriate for most settings.

Grandpa Ken,

May I suggest a white shirt, a light gray Macclesfield tie, and either a suit or a dark sports coat (or blazer) and striped slacks? The non-suit outfit is a nod to tradition which will look great, yet no one will think you’re dressing in costume. Please wear wool, not linen–you don’t want to be a rumpled, wrinkled mess, now do you? (You might find some more inspiration here: http://permanentstyle.blogspot.com/2008/05/contradiction-of-wedding-dress.html) The grandfather of the bridegroom should look classy and dignified for this special occasion, and I hope my suggestions help.

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