Dapper or Crapper: Shivang’s Wedding (Attendee) Outfit

Shivang P. writes:

I need some advice on putting an outfit together for a wedding I’m attending on saturday. I’m 22 if that makes a difference, and the wedding is for a similarly aged friend of mine. I’ll attach some pics I took. I bought this Kenneth Cole blazer last year and haven’t had a chance to wear it yet. The shirt is dark blue with light blue stripes. The tie also has both colors. The blazer is a creme color. The pants in the first one are a very dark blue. I’m not sure what color pants to go with, or whether to just scrap the whole idea and wear my suit.

Shoes will be black square-toe or I’ll get some brown ones if necessary.

That’s a lovely blazer, first of all. (I’d take the tags off, though.) I suspect blue slacks with a blue shirt and tie will be too much; the chinos brighten up the whole thing. I’d go with those, personally. Then again, I wear jeans with everything, so I may be slackstarded.

I think the shirt and tie individually are fine, but I’m not loving them together. You might consider ditching the tie entirely, especially since the jacket is so flashy; no need to show up the groom. (Unless he stole your girlfriend, which means I want you in all white and embarrassingly drunk.)

Speaking of which, do you know what color the tuxedos will be? It might be a little awkward to be the only other guy besides the groom wearing white. (That said, it’s a sharp, nicely-textured jacket, so I’d be trying to find any excuse to wear it, too.)

For those interested in helping Shivang find a better shirt and tie combo, I’ve reproduced the last frame in a larger image after the jump.