Mens Clothing Thread

[Porochaz]

Ok, so I know some of you are fairly into your fashion and I am in need of a little help. (cause I have no idea)

I'm going to a wedding and have bought myself a new suit. (charcoal 3-piece) I have been heavily advised to wear a white shirt, (the choice is that or black, which I prefer but might look to casual or east end london gangster?) but I'm not sure what colour tie to wear. I have a red one which I bought today, but Im not sure it will go. I am usually wary of bright things, it's also a bit thinner than I like. I have this impression as a bigger guy, a thin tie kind of accentuates that? Anyway the suits getting altered at the moment so I am unable to experiment, so am looking for advise.

Also, there is a barbeque which I've been told is smart-casual. Which is a pain because my default is either overly casual or overly smart. (I had to be told politely that a tux was a bad idea for the wedding) I'm thinking about buying a purple shirt for this. Probably without a tie. However, as I'm looking for work at the moment as well, I am trying to double up. (hence buying the suit, as well) So I have a dark purple tie, Im looking at getting a dark purple shirt. Presumably not in the same shade. Anyway, my question is will any shade do? or should I be looking for a specifically lighter or darker shirt?

Im over thinking this, probably. But thought it was worth asking, I'm very much a fleece, jeans and a t-shirt guy so this is new ground for me. I'm also against more flamboyant things, I'd be looking for no patterns.

Also Im aware I use brackets way to often.

[Porochaz]

White shirt, red tie is fine, unless red is one of the wedding party colors.

Otherwise, go white shirt, dark any-other-color-tie.

I would doubt red is. Although its a good point, because if the groom has any say, purple probably is.

[Porochaz]

Dark green Hawaiian-esque shirt.

I laughed, although Im not even sure I can get such a thing in the north of Scotland - they wouldn't sell well for some reason.

[Porochaz]

Thanks Oman.

Bought some shirts and ties today. Think I look pretty good. It does help that I'm having a pretty awesome hair day. Couldnt find my camera though, so may try again tomorrow (with the proper suit, it's getting altered just now) for opinions.

[Porochaz]

When I buy t-shirts from America, I buy extra large usually but large fits as well

[Porochaz]

EDIT: Personal photos.

[Porochaz]

I think it's probably a good idea to wear a jacket if you're going to wear jeans. That way if people are in slacks and a collared shirt, you're still looking appropriately dressed. If you have a blazer or sportscoat that'd look even better, but the suit jacket is just fine. Smart casual is kind of an annoying term.

I dont have either, I did try a leather jacket, but felt it looked to casual.

[Porochaz]

I was hoping for a bikini shot
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Fine...

Spoiler:

[Porochaz]

So guys, Chaz pulled off the red tie/white shirt. I'd like to see something in his pocket to splash colour next time, but overall I dug it.

I had a look for pocket squares when I got the suit, but the only ones they seemed to have came paired with really ugly bowties (maybe not, but certainly not something I could pull off - casual bowties ) and cost a lot. So I passed.

[Porochaz]

Surely it would depend on the type of hat?