Men's Linen Suits for Weddings: Everything You Need to Know
There are some things you absolutely need to know about linen suits for weddings. Fail to know them at your peril. Please don’t be the sort of reckless idiot-head who’d go to a wedding in a linen suit without reading this vital guide. Thank you.
Can You Wear a Linen Suit to a Wedding?
Yes and you bloody well should, especially if it’s a summer wedding in clement weather. A Linen Suit will naturally breathe and allow you to fully thrive amidst the mercury-moving heat and joyfully-hurled confetti.
Is a Double Breasted Linen Suit Appropriate for a Wedding?
Yes. Just yes. Double-Breasted Linen Suits are as appropriate for a wedding as a lighthearted dig at the groom is to a best man’s speech. Look at them. Double-breasted suits are on a generational ascent to the top of men’s fashion at the moment, and you should wear one to the next wedding in your calendar. Are we making ourselves clear?
Should You Wear a Linen Suit to a Formal Wedding?
We get it—honestly we do—you’ve been programmed, from a young age, to immediately jump to the most sensible cotton or wool suit you can find when searching for wedding attire. Please take it from us, though—a Linen Suit is just as formal and far more freeing. Honestly, you will simply have a better time and look more stylish in a proper linen suit.
How to Style a Men's Linen Suit for a Summer Wedding
You’ve got your jacket or your blazer, you’ve got your trousers, now you just need to figure out what to wear with them to make your summer wedding outfit zing. We’ve got your back.
What Shirts Compliment a Linen Wedding Suit?
For a more formal wedding, you are well within your rights to go for a straight-up Formal Classic Shirt made with poplin cotton. The smooth cotton will contrast nicely with your linen suit. Equally, you’re absolutely fine to go with Cuban Collar Shirt or a Knitted Polo Shirt for a more modern style.
What Shoes to Wear with a Linen Suit?
You’re at a wedding, you probably want to keep things relatively formal, but something about linen just lends itself to a little bit of creativity. Go for one of these… Or just make your own bold decision and defend it with your life:
Two Piece vs Three Piece Linen Suits: Which is Best?
Neither is best. As always, you simply need to match the outfit to your style at any particular occasion. A Three-Piece Suit is slightly better suited to smarter, more formal occasions, and allows you the freedom to remove your jacket and maintain a classy silhouette with a waistcoat. A Two-Piece is perhaps a little more versatile and will see you safely through just about any event. Totally up to you.
What Type of Wedding Is a Linen Suit Best For?
Truly and honestly, a linen suit is great for just about any wedding, but it shines brightest at a summer wedding. Linen loves the sunlight.
Linen Suits for a British Summer Wedding
We recommend a lovely Three-Piece Suit for a British summer wedding. Gives you cover in fickle weather, and ultimate dancefloor versatility.
Linen Suits for a Destination Wedding
Let’s assume you’re somewhere warm, maybe on a beach somewhere in the Mediterranean. We’re sending you to the plane with a pair of Pleated Linen Shorts, and a Cuban Collared Shirt, and a Linen Blazer. Resplendent.
Linen Suits for a Garden Party Wedding
For a garden party wedding, go for a classic two-piece Linen Suit. No dramas, no complications, no worries.
What Colour Linen Suit Is Best For a Wedding?
Colour completely depends on the theme of the wedding. If there’s no specific theme, maybe go for something bright or pastel to make the most of the summer sunshine.
The Forest Green Linen Suit
Right now, there is nothing more versatile than a Forest Green Linen Suit. It stands out without being out of place. It’s bright and different when it needs to be, whilst keeping you grounded with Earthy tones so as not to make you look like a classic wedding narcissist. It adapts to its surroundings and climate like the forest itself. In a way.
What Colours Are Appropriate for a Groom's Linen Suit?
You’re the groom, you wear whatever the hell you want to. However, might we suggest this lovely Cream?
Best Linen Suits for a Wedding Guest
Completely up to you. Make your own choice and your personality will shine through. But, since you asked, go for a Forest Green or a Brown or a Light Blue.
What to Wear to a Summer Wedding as a Guest?
We’re going for Dusty Pink or Striped Cream. Light colours for a light time of year.
What to Wear to an Evening Reception?
Have a look at this Merlot number. Classy, different, mysterious, will bring a touch of sophistication to your Rambo-style-tie-round-the-head kneeslides on the dancefloor.
What to Wear to a Casual Summer Wedding?
Swap in a Cuban Collared Shirt for your formal shirt, maybe even whack a pair of Shorts on your bacon & eggs, and crack on with the festivities. Anyone here got any objections?
