What To Wear To A Winter Wedding

What To Wear To A Winter Wedding

Attending a winter wedding? Whether you’re attending as a guest, family of, or as a part of the wedding party, finding the right suit for the occasion is a must. Winter suiting can be intimidating: you want the suit that both makes you look good and keeps you warm. However, with some simple advice, winter suits can be a fun and exciting style challenge for a gentleman. If you want the best winter suit for a winter wedding, to answer the question of what to wear to a winter wedding, winter suit styling tips, and to know more about how to make winter suits work for you, read on…

 

Men's winter suit in navy with mustard accessories.

Jenson 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White ShirtPaisley Tie & Pocket Square Set

 

Men’s Winter Suits

When it comes to picking the right men’s suit for a winter occasion, first you need to understand all that a winter suit needs to do for you…

 

 

A winter suit needs to firstly do everything a suit should do for you year-round. It needs to fit you right. A well-fitting suit will flatter your features, create a smooth silhouette, and be comfortable to wear all day long. A suit that is too large will add bulk to your frame, and a suit that is too small will constrict you, making you uncomfortable throughout the day. Any suit you ever get must fit you right. If you’re unsure about suit fit, read one of our blogs, such as …, or visit us in one of our shop locations where our friendly team is happy to give you advice and a helping hand!

 

Winter suit for men in blue with champagne accessories.

Dion 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White ShirtPlain Twill Tie & Pocket Square Set

 

Whatever the time of year, winter suit for men or not, a men’s suit needs to make you feel confident. Of course, it can take time to figure out how this works for you. Your suit needs to make you feel your best, proud of yourself, and feel good about how you look. Different suit fits, opting for either double or single breasted, and different colours and patterns will all have an impact on this. Lean into what gets you excited about men’s suits, what puts a little spring in your step when you wear it. If you don’t know what makes you feel confident or excited about men’s suits, either delve into research: read our other blogs, check out our social media, check out our suit range, and other men’s suit sources. You could also visit one of our shop locations, try on a few suits, and see how they make you feel! The extra effort is worth it to feel your best!

 

 

A winter suit also has to keep you warm! You’re not going to feel at your best confidence and the happiest you can do in a well-fitting suit if you feel chilly all day long. In this way, you have to make sure you stay seasonal. Heavier-weight materials, darker colours, a couple winter fashion tips and tricks, all are super important for keeping you looking and feeling good in a men’s winter suit. Read on for more information…

 

Navy blue suit jacket for men with brown waistcoat for men and pink men's formal shirt and pink men's formal accessories displayed on mannequin.

Caridi JacketTed WaistcoatSUAVE OWL Pink ShirtPaisley Tie & Pocket Square Set

 

Best Winter Suit Fabrics & Winter Colours

The best winter fabrics for clothes are insulating and heavy weight, keeping you warmer and more comfortable on a cold day. Good winter materials include corduroy, flannel, cotton blends, fleece, polyester, and leather.  When it comes to men’s winter suits, the best winter fabrics for suits that are easy to find are tweed, wool, wool blends, velour, and velvet.

 

 

Seasonal colours can be an excellent way to embrace the season! They have two purposes: making you feel seasonal in colour palette and also offering practical benefits. Winter colours are predominantly dark shades, which keep you warmer by attracting warmth from sun light. Seasonal colours in winter include black, navy, blues, greens, wine, jewel tones, and bright white.

 

SUAVE OWL co-founder Tony wearing green suit for men.

Caridi Olive 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White Shirt, Plain Twill Tie & Pocket Square Set, SUAVE OWL Bath Dry Gin

 

What To Wear As A Winter Wedding Guest

There are a few important rules that a wedding guest must follow in their attire, and this is true for winter wedding guest outfits too.

 

 

It’s always important to remember as wedding guest that you cannot outdress the bride and groom. This means that, whilst you need to wear a suit that makes you feel confident, you should probably keep your accessories a bit more understated. It goes without saying as well that you should also avoid white, cream, champagne, and bridal colours, as they are sure to capture attention at a wedding, unless explicitly told to do otherwise.

 

 

As a wedding guest, keep it simple. Wear a men’s winter suit, either as a 2-piece or a 1-piece, with your classic SUAVE OWL shirt, a tie or bow tie, and brogues. Keep the colours simple, with your neutral shades and one statement piece in either your accessories or suit. Look good, feel good, but keeping it simple ensures that you won’t outshine the groom!

 

Brown suit for men with black accessories displayed on mannequin.

Ted 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White ShirtPlain Twill Tie & Pocket Square Set

 

What To Wear To A Winter Wedding As Family Of

A family member’s wedding is such an exciting and important day. As a member of the family of a bride or groom, you can afford to dress up just a little bit more than a regular wedding guest. This being said, you still want to make sure that the groom has all the opportunities to look his best that he needs.

 

 

Wear your men’s winter wedding suit with pride, preferably as a 3-piece given the height of the occasion! You can afford to make a bit more of a statement, but how you do it is up to you! Wear the wedding colours in your accessories or SUAVE OWL shirt. Wear a family heirloom accessory. Go out for your accessories, indulge in a fancy tie knot, go for matching braces, a new pocket watch; wear a few more accessories than you would as a wedding guest.

 

Cream suit for men worn with white SUAVE OWL shirt.

Elwood 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White Shirt, Plain Twill Tie & Pocket Square Set, Braces

 

A good route to take, if you are close to the groom, is to inquire as to what he’s wearing! This way, you can avoid matching too closely and give him his moment to shine!

 

What To Wear As A Winter Wedding Best Man

Finding the best suit for the best man can be a tricky process; you want to look good, but you can’t look better than the groom! Distinguishing yourself from the groom on his big day is therefore a must consider. Here are some suiting suggestions, perfect for best man’s suits and best man’s winter suits, that will help you both look your best and separate your look from the grooms.

 

 

Distinguish yourself from the groom by wearing similar but distinct outfits. One way is through wearing similar but different accessories, consider wearing the same tie but in different colours or if the groom is wearing a bow tie, wear the same colour but in a tie instead. You can also mix and match waistcoats. If the groom is wearing one suit, wear the same waistcoat but a different jacket and trousers; since SUAVE OWL sells our suit pieces separately, this is easy to do! Wear less accessories than the groom to give him his moment to shine, but make sure you feel good about what you’re wearing too!

 

Stone coloured men's suit displayed with navy men's formal accessories on mannequin.

  HM5 Stone 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White ShirtPlain Twill Tie & Pocket Square Set

 

What To Wear To As A Winter Wedding Groom

It’s all about the groom when it comes to wedding suits. For such a big day, you want to look and feel the part. A man’s wedding attire is all about what he wants to look like, there’s no reason to hold back! For a winter wedding groom’s outfit, go all out with these suggestions…

 

Groom's outfit worn by model with blue suit jacket, brown waistcoat, and red formal accessories.

Jamal's Wedding Attire

 

Suit fit is essential for groom's attire. The perfect suit fit will lead to the perfect groom's outfit. However, make sure to put the extra effort into getting every aspect of your outfit right. Your formal shirt, we always recommend a SUAVE OWL shirt, needs to fit right too. Don't neglect the little things on such a big day!

 

 

White, cream, and similar ‘bridal’ shades all make for fantastic, winter seasonal colours. For a men’s winter groom outfit, you could consider wearing these colours in either your accessories or suit, or even just one piece of your suit ensemble.

 

 

Winter florals make for excellent, unique boutonnieres! Mistletoe and holly can be excellent, unique choices to add that seasonal touch to your winter groom’s attire.

 

 

For a standout groom's outfit, consider a velvet dinner jacket. At SUAVE OWL, our Rosa jacket is a popular winter choice for a reason. With silk lapels and plush velvet, it always garners attention and gives off an aura of sophistication - perfect for your big day. If you want a touch of seasonal class in your groom's attire, velvet may well be the choice for you. 

 

Velvet suit jacket in green with white SUAVE OWL shirt and black bow tie displayed on mannequin.

Rosa Forest Velvet JacketSUAVE OWL White Shirt, Van Buck Bow Tie

 

Finding the right wedding suit for a groom is a process that can take time. There is no reason to settle for less than the best. If you're a prospective groom, check out our Groom's Room Experience - a luxury suit fitting experience with privacy and specialised help from a member of our team that is sure to help you find the groom's suit of your dreams. There's no reason that only brides should get a once in a lifetime experience finding their wedding attire, book a slot at our Groom's Room for the same special experience for grooms. 

 

Red velvet jacket worn with SUAVE OWL white shirt and black bow tie.

Rosa Wine Velvet JacketSUAVE OWL White Shirt, Van Buck Bow Tie

 

Tips For Men’s Winter Suits

 

Now you have an idea of what to wear to a winter wedding, what materials are best for a winter suit, and what colours to wear in winter, you have your winter wedding suit pretty much sorted! However, with the few following pieces of advice, you can take your winter suit’s comfort that step higher!

 

 

Stay extra warm without compromising on your style by wearing thermal layers underneath your suit. A thermal vest, thermal underwear, and thermal socks will make a big difference to how you feel throughout the day.

 

Men's navy suit displayed with orange formal accessories on mannequin.

Cody 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White ShirtPlain Twill Tie & Pocket Square Set

 

Consider where and what you can waterproof! All the thick layers and thermals in the world won’t help if you get soaked through! Can you bring an umbrella to the event, either a clear one or a neutral one to match your outfit? Could opting for boots instead of brogues help, or could you waterproof your brogues? These little thoughts, alongside any others that come to mind, could make a big difference.

 

 

Don’t neglect winter accessories! A hat, scarf, and gloves can be dressed up to match the formality of the occasion if you put in the thought! Not only that, they can provide an intriguing pop of colour to an outfit and distinguish your men’s winter outfit as thoroughly seasonal whilst keeping you warm!

 

 

Lastly, consider adding an overcoat to your men’s winter suit for your winter wedding. An overcoat fits in perfectly with a suit look or men’s formal outfit, and adds a whole extra layer of warmth too! Simply match it to a neutral tone in your outfit and give it the same attention and polish you would for the rest of your outfit! It’s sure to be a winner, and well worth considering!

 

More Weddings From SUAVE OWL

For more about suit styling, start with  The Ultimate Guide To Men's Suits, Navigating Men's Formal Wear: A Comprehensive Style Guide, Suit Jacket Style Guide For Men, and Mastering Men's Formal Fashion: How To Find Your Formal Style. For seasonal formalwear advice for men, read Seasonal Suits With SUAVE OWL and for Christmas formal style, read Men's Suits For Christmas

 

Black velvet jacket worn with white SUAVE OWL shirt and black bow tie worn by model standing in front of a Christmas tree.

Rosa Black Velvet Jacket,  SUAVE OWL White Shirt, Van Buck Bow Tie

 

If you’re lucky enough to be attending a Christmas wedding, we have the blog for you! Read Christmas Wedding: What To Wear For A Christmas Wedding. 

 

 

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