Got an October Wedding? Here’s Exactly What to Wear (by Dress Code)
October is the busiest wedding month of the year. Don’t show up in your summer suit.
If you’ve got more invites than free weekends this month, here’s the short version: match the dress code, lean into fall colors, and buy instead of rent if you’ve got more than one wedding coming up. Our crew reviewed SuitShop and likes it for exactly this. Here’s what to wear for every kind of invite.
1. Cocktail or rehearsal dinner: Light Olive Linen-Look Suit
A fall color that still feels relaxed. Pair it with a white shirt and brown shoes. See the Light Olive Linen-Look Suit
2. Formal fall wedding: Brown Suit
Brown is the October move. It looks intentional without trying too hard. See the Brown Suit
3. Formal, with a little personality: Dark Green Suit
Rich, seasonal and still safe for a formal invite. See the Dark Green Suit
4. Barn or countryside wedding: Brown Tweed Suit
Texture that matches the setting. Wear the vest if it’s cold. See the Brown Tweed Suit
5. Black tie: Black Peak Lapel Tuxedo
The classic. You will never be underdressed. See the Black Peak Lapel Tuxedo
6. Black tie, but bolder: Navy Shawl Lapel Tuxedo
Navy reads sharp in photos and stands out from a sea of black. See the Navy Shawl Lapel Tuxedo
One Suit, Every Wedding
Buying beats renting once you’ve got two or more weddings. Keep the suit, change the shirt and tie, and you’re ready for the next one. SuitShop also does free swatches and a fit finder if you’re ordering online for the first time.
Best for: guys with more than one wedding on the calendar this fall
The perk: free swatches and a fit finder, so you can buy once and rewear it all season
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