Do Dark, solid-colored suit (black, charcoal, navy) White or light blue dress shirt Solid dark tie (black, charcoal, burgundy) Polished black leather dress shoes Simple, understated watch Dark socks that match your trousers Clean, pressed, well-fitting clothes A dark overcoat in cold weather Don't Jeans, chinos, or casual trousers Sneakers, sandals, or open-toed shoes Bright or neon colors Novelty ties, loud patterns, or Hawaiian shirts Shorts, regardless of the heat Strong cologne or fragrance Sunglasses indoors (outdoors is fine) Hats or caps inside the venue Visible logos, brand names, or graphic tees Athletic wear or athleisure A note on fragrance: many people are particularly sensitive to smells during periods of grief
If youre anything like me, you enjoy any excuse to treat yourself to new clothing
So simple and clean, yet super stylish
Really simple construction and flattering silhouette will let you wear again and again in future
Blending makes a huge difference, so I hope you don't skip this step
One unique aspect of our wedding was the traditional Nigerian engagement that we had the evening before the wedding on New Years Eve