I an lost with what to wear to my wedding. It is a summertime lakehouse venue and I am thinking 100 different things.
Half of me wants to stand out that bit extra and get a dinner jacket/tux. Or else a three piece mismatched set, like matching waistcoat and pants with a different colour jacket.
The other half wants simplicity with a two piece and suspenders.
I like three pieces because they keep you looking together throughout a long day and night.
I am mostly against check patterns and am leaning toward greens like sage or emerald with cream but open to options. Happy with earth tones or natural colours.
You’re definitely within the range for a tightly/well-tailored shirt as is then. In my opinion, if you can pull it off, a well tailored and flattering white shirt (plus dark suspenders), it’s a better flex and look than a waistcoat for under a suit jacket.
Making a classic white shirt look perfect is harder than a waistcoat, and in men’s style, I think doing something classic uniquely well is better than doing something that is a little unique normally well. Solid white with a bit of texture, fit perfectly with pants that do the same, there’s a reason it’s such a classic, with the ability to add a twist between the material and your suspenders. And then because it’s such a classic, it’s that much more impressive if you can make it your own and do it to its best degree.
Last benefit is you can guarantee it’ll be timeless. You’ll wanna look at these photos forever, and if certain looks or patterns go out of style, you can guarantee that a solid shirt that fits perfectly never will.