Issue #333 | 55 Dos and Don’ts for Getting Dressed for a Wedding

55 Dos and Don’ts for Getting Dressed for a Wedding

It’s the season for saying “yes.” But the last thing you want is to wear something to the wedding that has everyone thinking “no.” Nuptial style is a lot to navigate, as it depends on the prescribed dress code, how you think the crowd attending the event is going to interpret that dress code, and how you figure into the group at the event in question. Are you a groomsman, or a plus one attached to a last minute invite? Is cocktail attire the same thing in Minnesota as it is in Texas? Follow these guidelines from some of the most experienced dressers we know to look your best when it’s time to get gussied up.

GQ

A Little Something for the Woman That Gives Everything

[Partner] One little day doesn’t seem like enough to celebrate mom. She gives a lot more of her time and attention than that’ll ever amount to, whether it’s devoted to keeping loved ones out of harm’s way, or teaching us the boundlessness of unconditional love in this great big unruly world. All that she gives will last forever, so why not show a little appreciation with something that she can hang onto for just as long? That was Huckberry’s thinking with its Mother’s Day gift guide, which includes everything from unbreakable Yeti mugs, to Birkenstock slides, to bath towel sets and more that can serve the mother in your life for years to come.

Here’s to Mom.

Patagonia Wants You to Stop Buying Crap

And by crap, of course they mean any of the stuff produced by the slum lords of fast fashion. However self-serving or hypocritical, the new marketing campaign from Patagonia that, with a 45-minute video, dubs this moment the Shitthropocene—an epoch defined by the disposable crap we buy—raises important questions about what being a responsible consumer means. But it at least poses them in ways that are a little fun, if not a touch holier than thou. Don’t buy that stuff, says the brand. Buy our stuff. At least these shreds of virtue, if not the clothes, are built to last a lifetime.

Fast Company

‘Smart Casual’ Is Menswear’s Most Dominant Dress Code. Here’s How to Nail It.

A suit, some canvas boat shoes, and a ball cap: boom, smart casual. Jeans, loafers, and an Oxford button-down: smart casual. A polo, pleated trousers, and a blazer: smart, and casual. But this fashion writer and style consultant has a different name for it, and says to ditch the suit altogether. “The look, which I call casual chic, consists of relaxed, soft-collared shirts, beautifully cut trousers in flannel and linen, and slim, simple loafers or espadrilles,” says Simon Crompton. The colors matter, too. Here’s how to look really good without getting too dressed up to begin with.

Robb Report

This Small Brand Makes Heirloom-Quality Watches that Cost Less Than a Seiko

“Everything that might get in the way of you pursuing your day, we take it away.” In a world inundated with notifications that demand every moment of our attention, the cofounders of Unimatic are onto something with that idea, made clear with their U1 Classic model: don’t ask to be looked at—don’t be a distraction. “The watch riffs on famous dive watches of yesteryear… with most of the markings removed,” says Gear Patrol. “What little is left—pale-green indices and a minimal amount of text—-pops off the matte-black dial.” But not too much. At $590, neither is the asking price.

How to dress in your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. This watch is now the most expensive piece of Titanic ephemera ever sold. How to pack for a long trip. Legendary New York restaurateur Michael Chow, who collects Cartier and Mickey Mouse watches, shares his recipe for success. J.Crew is having a can’t-miss midseason sale.

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