However, the reality is that some people can’t be bothered to put in the effort, even when it’s their own wedding. Our team at Bored Panda has collected pictures of the most underdressed grooms that guests have ever seen. This goes beyond embracing an easygoing wardrobe or opting for a slightly more casual tone. Scroll down to see some fashion disasters and how drearily shorts, crocs, and T-shirts look next to gorgeous dresses. Just remember, the point isn’t to make fun of anyone—it’s a reminder that many of us could stand to brush up our fashion sense and self-awareness a bit. Bored Panda reached out to Jessica Harvey, the director of Suave Owl Menswear, for some advice for grooms who want to wear a slightly more casual style at their wedding. She was kind enough to share some practical advice on what to avoid doing. Read on for her insights. That being said, let’s not ignore the elephant in the room: if your partner dresses up very nicely for your wedding but you saunter in wearing dusty crocs, torn shorts, and an icky T-shirt, something’s gone incredibly wrong somewhere. And generally, we don’t like to judge—but some fashion choices merit at least a dash of healthy criticism. It’s your wedding day: you want to look polished, not sloppy. “Whatever you choose to wear, make sure it fits well and is clean and pressed. Jeans or a T-shirt are absolute no-go’s. Stick to a 3-color rule to ensure consistency through your ensemble,” she shared some great advice for all grooms-to-be. According to Harvey, something that we should all consider doing is matching the shoes that the groom’s party wears. A unified style and color scheme can add a lot of oomph to photos… while the opposite is also true. “Ensure that all members of the groom’s party wear the same shoes, too, or at least the same color. Perfect outfits but mismatched colored footwear stands out in the photographs!” she said. “Advice from beginning to end gets it right every time!” she said. And though fashion advice from family, friends, and loved ones can be invaluable, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. “Allowing input from too many people will always pull the groom away from their personal style and comfort. We encourage the groom to visit our shop alone or with their fiancé/e before making a group booking,” the director told us. If you’d like to take a peek at what Suave Owl Menswear has to offer, check out their website, as well as their Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) accounts. He told ‘Brides’ magazine that they should most definitely avoid wearing jeans or T-shirts, as well as ripped, torn, or overly tired-looking articles of clothing. Detwiler urges grooms to try to look their best for their wedding and get their clothes tailored so that they fit them perfectly. “The bride spends so much effort and energy on what she’s wearing. You should put in a similar amount of effort to make sure you look your best, as well,” he told ‘Brides.’ This matches up with our personal experience, too. Tailored clothes are a whole other level of quality. “Don’t show up in a wrinkled T-shirt and jeans. You don’t want to be the most casually dressed person there.” According to him, a navy blazer, non-iron shirt, cotton-linen chinos, and boat shoes are a good idea, as is cashmere knitwear (e.g., polos or turtlenecks). He adds that you can even wear a good pair of sneakers, depending on the context. You’re getting married, after all. So, it would be ironic if you started your marriage with a disagreement about dress codes, style choices, and whether or not low-quality and ill-fitting clothes are appropriate for evening wear. It makes sense to speak about all of this before the Big Day. Showing that you care is important. It’s also a good sign that you show you’re willing to look for compromises instead of being stubborn about wearing your fave T-shirt that’s been through a hundred washes. However, not dressing in a tux/suit/something nice and opting for overly casual clothes sends a somewhat confusing message to the bride, as well as the guests. Humor and playfulness are incredibly important parts of long-term relationships, sure. However, there are some sacred and serious moments in our lives when we could all stand to focus on their magnitude. Though, to be fair, you might both end up laughing aloud and asking each other what you were thinking. That’s always a possibility! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
