What's appropriate for men to wear to a wedding? (cut, color, tone)

[maciesmom]

Originally Posted by Pitt Chick

Where do you work that polos and short sleeves are business casual?

That would be acceptable business casual here in the Rocky Mountain west. Which is why I initially asked what part of the country the OP was in.

In fact, that would be acceptable business attire most days here. Unless one was a banker or a lawyer working downtown.

[Fancy-Schmancy]

Khakis and a not-too-brightly-colored polo shirt is usually acceptable for almost everything. Add a blue blazer if you want to be a little more dressy.

Wear nice shoes though, not sneakers, not even expensive sneakers. Nice shoes make every outfit better!

[Wry_Martini]

Have you contacted the bride/groom (or perhaps one of their relatives) to get clarification on what 'casual' means to them?

[plmokn]

Underwear and socks as a minimum.

[Sage 80]

Originally Posted by Lost Leaf

I'm planning on wearing slacks but how about a short sleeve button up shirt with no tie.

^^ The short-sleeve shirt sounds tacky for a wedding.

I would suggest slacks, long-sleeve shirt, and a jacket. No tie.

[Yellow Jacket]

Blue jeans and cowboy boots.

[hooligan]

Originally Posted by Lost Leaf

Yes, I'm pretty sure casual means business casual and I consider a polo's and short sleeve button up shirts business casual but I think I might opt for the long sleeves. Many of you suggest wearing a coat, did I mention it's going to be outdoors at 3:30 and probably 95 degrees, I don't think wearing a coat makes sense considering it'll be way too hot.

Seersucker or other summer weight sport coat, then. You think folks in the south never wear coats/suits?

[hooligan]

Originally Posted by maciesmom

That would be acceptable business casual here in the Rocky Mountain west. Which is why I initially asked what part of the country the OP was in.

In fact, that would be acceptable business attire most days here. Unless one was a banker or a lawyer working downtown.

I'm an IT consultant for Dell, and that's what "business casual" means to me in the summer. However, I would wear a jacket to a wedding.

This would be a perfect opportunity for a seersucker suit, a linen button-down and some nice loafers. This isn't rocket science, folks.

[maciesmom]

Originally Posted by hooligan

I'm an IT consultant for Dell, and that's what "business casual" means to me in the summer. However, I would wear a jacket to a wedding.

This would be a perfect opportunity for a seersucker suit, a linen button-down and some nice loafers. This isn't rocket science, folks.

Again, it depends on the part of the country you are in. What is considered proper or acceptable in Manhattan is not necessarily the same in Atlanta or Dallas ot Denver or Portland. Or in a small town in South Dakota. Context matters.

[Sussieqt]

Originally Posted by ChessieMom

If it's an evening wedding, definitely a tie and jacket.

Otherwise, dark pants and a nice crisp long-sleeved shirt.

Personally, my guy would be wearing a tie. I'd never let him go without one...unless it was a beach wedding or something of that nature.

Good advice, a tie is a must. He can remove it later.