If you want to look smart and sharp then a black suit or tux does not get any cleaner.
For a formal look black is the choice to make, it is smart and easy to wear, full black suit of tux with smart shoes, finishing off with a bow tie to complete the look. It is a classic style and you will always look the part.
Black Suits for your Wedding
When it comes to dress code and suits, typically black suits are for smart work wear, or funerals. A black tuxedo will also look smart depending on the event, however wedding guests should avoid wearing a tuxedo unless they are explicitly instructed to do so by their wedding invitation.
So what about a black suit?
Black suits are often a no no for weddings, you risk blending in with the groom who maybe in a formal back wedding suit, they are also very dark and reflect a negative emotion and can signify mourning and protest, you would wear it to a funeral but would you want to wear it to a wedding? If you attend a summer wedding then a black suit would look out of place and it would also be very warm to wear.
A black suit can look very smart, however for a wedding a charcoal suit, or a dark navy can look very stylish and are more suitable for weddings.
Black suits are worn with black shoes, which also means a black belt and also a black watch strap. With a navy suit or a grey suit, you could wear black or brown shoes which gives you more options and can look great depending on what look suits you.
Can Men Wear A Black Suit to a Wedding?
Yes you can, however we would advise against it, get yourself a stylish well fitted navy or grey suit which will be perfect for weddings, it can also be used for work, interviews and other events. Black suits are great for work, and ideal for funerals, however when it comes to weddings we think you should go for something a little more cheerful and warmer.
Black dresses for woman also follow a similar theme, yes you can wear one, however try and ad some colour to it, whine comes to weddings white is the no no, unless you are the bride of course!
Black Wedding Suit Inspiration
We have rounded up 15 classic looks that combine a black suit.
Suiting up isn’t always about picking unique colors. You can look amazing in a simple black suit if it is tailored properly. Black suits are great to pair with other colors because black goes well with most combinations. You can play around with different color combinations or wear something classic like a white shirt with your tailor-fitted black suit.
These black suits make you look amazing not just at night because also help you stand out in the day. We believe that every man should own a black suit and we suggest that you get your hands on one ASAP.
With a black suit you don’t need to wear a waistcoat, combining this with a bow tie however can really finish the look off, and with a black 2 piece suit and a crisp white shirt it will look very smart.
What do you think to the black 2 piece suit and tux options for weddings?