Dappered | What to Wear to a Spring or Summer Wedding – Smart but not Stuffy (2021)

[Dappered | What to Wear to a Spring or Summer Wedding – Smart but not Stuffy (2021)]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [What to Wear to a Spring or Summer Wedding – Smart but not Stuffy (2021)](r/Dappered/~3/wB5zHiZKjsQ/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 05 May 2021 03:00 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head [here]( to learn more. What are you going to wear? Sometimes it’s good to look at a few suggestions then add your own tweaks and ideas. That’s what these are for. Dressing for summer weddings can be tough. It’s warm, you want to look good, but you don’t want to treat someone else’s big day as your own personal fashion show ([it’s seriously bad form](). Today’s wedding guest style scenario features the in-between. The ceremony won’t be crazy casual, but the groom won’t be in a tuxedo either. You’re going for styled, but not stiff. Top Photo: [Holman Photo](N06/4403414996/sizes/l) [Summer Wedding Smart but not Stuffy] But Wait… isn’t this just basically the recent [“Sharp as heck in a slate blue suit” style scenario??]( YOU’RE DAMN RIGHT IT IS! And that’s on purpose. Why? Because wearing an outfit BEFORE a big event is 100% the way to go. You’ve already gotten practice wearing something like this. You’ll be miles ahead of the game, compared to everyone else who will feel awkward as hell getting dressed up for the first time in over a year. [Wear your stuff](. [Practice makes comfortable](. You’ll be way more at ease than the rest of the guests, who will be stumbling around like baby giraffes, trying to recall just what these strange objects called “belts” and “shoes” feel like. They’ll be sheepish and unsure. You’ll [be slaying]( all day and all night. [Get it](, my fellas. You got this. The Suit: [Banana Republic Slim Italian Sharkskin Suit Jacket]( & [Trouser in Bel Air Blue – $300 – $399]( ($568). Currently $397 at post time, but usually hovers around the $300 mark depending on codes and promos. Will a half-canvas suit like [Spier]( or [Suitsupply]( be better? Sure thing. But these are sold as separates, and the pants come pre-hemmed. Slim fit, so some might even get away without having to make a trip to the tailor. Drops to $284 if you can get this set during a half off sale. The Shirt: [Ledbury White Fine Twill Mid Spread Collar Dress Shirt – $135]( Got one [during the recent half off sale](? Smart. Now’s the perfect reason to wear it. Skip the tie. The slightly lowered 2nd button on Ledbury shirts make them perfect for going tieless. We’ll anchor the look with a pocket square instead. No Ledbury? Wear [whatever]( your favorite crisp white dress shirt [happens]( to be. Reminder: [Get some alloy collar stays](, then put [a slight bend in them]( for a perfect collar that’ll frame your face. The Pocket Square: [TheTieBar Domino Paisley Navy Pocket Square – $14]( A bit of contrast up against the slate blue cloth of the suit, but the flip side is a chambray blue paisley for use with other outfits. Will also make a nice transition if a bit of that chambray blue is showing folded loosely in the pocket. Don’t think too hard about the fold. You don’t want it ironed and starched within an inch of its life. Fold it up and go. The Belt: [Nordstrom Newman Reversible Leather Belt – $49.50]( A basic, reversible, do-anything dress belt. Ships and returns for free. The Shoes: [Charles Tyrwhitt Goodyear Welted Single Monks – $186.75](//www.ctshirts.com/us/goodyear-welted-monk-shoes---chocolate/SHC0240CHC.html?) w/ FRIFAM ($249). Single monks look great with a sharp suit and shirt combination. There’s something about the simplicity. 25% off code expires today, 5/5. The Sunglasses: [Ray-Ban 54mm Polarized Wayfarer Sunglasses – $79.97](. These again. Not gonna mess with perfection here. Available at Nordstrom Rack, and the perfect do-anything pair of shades. The Watch: [Orient Bambino Bauhaus in Gray – $107](. A bit of monochrome simplicity for your wrist. The Socks: [Allen Edmonds Over-the-Calf Merino Cool Dress Socks in Navy – $22.50](. Yes indeed these again as well. Over the calf means you won’t have to be constantly bending down and pulling up your slouching socks all evening. (and in case you didn’t read [the first style scenario](…) The obligatory we’re not done with the pandemic yet reminder: This mess isn’t over. If you’re inside, [wear a mask]( (fingers crossed no one is having a wedding inside and inviting a bunch of elderly high-risk people). And remember that wearing a mask is hardly a 100% preventative measure. Masks knock down any coughing/sneezing/guffawing. They’re like the parachutes behind a drag racer. They help a lot, but they’re not foolproof. If you’re all up in somebody’s business shouting over the DJ, or doing a freaking conga line, and you’re inside a poorly ventilated church reception hall, a mask ain’t gonna be worth a damn if someone is shedding virus. [Get out of each other’s jet wash](. Outside > Inside. Mask + Social distancing > Just masked. ff/Dappered?a=wB5zHiZKjsQ:SvpGSI7ciU4:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=wB5zHiZKjsQ:SvpGSI7ciU4:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=wB5zHiZKjsQ:SvpGSI7ciU4:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Style Scenario: Spring Preppy Smart Casual](r/Dappered/~3/UqIeJXWUGD0/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 04 May 2021 08:00 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head [here]( to learn more. What are you going to wear? Sometimes it’s good to look at a few suggestions then add your own tweaks and ideas. That’s what these are for. Dressing well doesn’t have to be stiff or formal. Hardly. This style scenario showcases easy, comfortable, simple items that can help bridge that gap between joggers and suits. Perfect for the spring weather, it’s a preppy look that avoids snooty-ness, stays contemporary, and is down to earth. [Style Scenario: Spring Preppy Smart Casual] The Sportcoat: [J. Crew Italian Wool Knit Sportcoat – $299.50]( ($450). A really, REALLY nice 3-season swazer (blazer + sweater) in knit Italian wool. Super soft and has some stretch thanks to that knit. Wear it now because once it heats up you’ll want to switch to [a lighter, crisp hopsack](. Can be had for a lot less if you wait for the right code/promo. Shown at the very top of the post is a 40R on 5’10″/190. [Full review here](. The Jeans: [Slim Banana Republic LUXE Traveler Jean – $129](. Impressively soft and has plenty of stretch. For those that want to try the lighter jeans thing for spring, but don’t want to go full white denim. Size 32×30 is shown at the very top of the post. The Polo: [Uniqlo Airism Pique Polo in White – $29.90](. A collar that can stand up with a sportcoat/blazer lapel next to it. That’s what you want, and the UNIQLO gets the job done with its button down collar. Part of our big [polopalooza round up](. Another option would be [the excellent but spendy RHONE Delta Pique polo](. Those also have a button down collar, but the buttons are hidden underneath the points. Terrific tech fabric on those. The Sunglasses: [Sunski Avilas – $68](. Sunskis are so good. Are they the greatest, most luxurious sunglasses ever created by man? No. But they are GOOD. Lightweight. Polarized. Fair price. Clubmaster looks here without the massive markup. The Watch: [Invicta Pro Diver Automatic – $80]( w/ [Moose Strap Co. “James” NATO – $20](. The dirt cheap, gateway automatic diver on a super smooth [007 inspired]( NATO strap. All for a hundred bucks total. The Moisturizer w/ Sunscreen: [Supergoop! PLAY Everyday SPF 30 Lotion – $32](. Protect your skin. Because [sun damage]( and skin cancer is real. There are a lot of moisturizers out there with SPF in them, but sometimes they can feel tacky and weird, or greasy and gross. Not this stuff. Suggested by Mrs. Dappered and it really is something else. No artificial scents either. Smells light and clean. The Belt: [Banana Republic Italian Leather Belt in Brown – $35ish]( ($59.50). Gets suggested a good amount in various style scenarios, because it’s a good belt. The Shoes: [Brooks Brothers Made in Italy Field Chukkas in Tan Suede – $126.65]( w/ BC1818 ($298). Looks like the extra 15% off BC1818 code has been reactivated at Brooks Brothers? Still can’t believe these things are available at this price. Sleeker than the average desert boot, but not so slim that they’d be classified as “dress” boots. A perfect in between. Will look great with the jacket on, or, with just a polo and chinos if the jacket comes off. The half off price tag helps too. [Clarks Bushacre 3’s in taupe suede would work here too](). As would some clean court inspired sneakers, or loafers would do great as well. Shown at the very top of the post is actually [the Sanders Hi-Top chukka]( in [dirty buck](5B1%5D=2555), bought from Todd Snyder a couple years back during a major sale. The Socks: [Bombas Merino Wool Socks – $19]( Medium weight here with great cushioning. These are as good as it gets for 3 season wear. Merino breathes and moves moisture away from your feet, whereas cotton holds onto foot sweat and gives you foot funk. ff/Dappered?a=UqIeJXWUGD0:OstHFPTn8ao:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=UqIeJXWUGD0:OstHFPTn8ao:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=UqIeJXWUGD0:OstHFPTn8ao:gIN9vFwOqvQ You are subscribed to email updates from [Dappered Style Mail](). To stop receiving these emails, you may [unsubscribe now](. Email delivery powered by Google Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States