Men's Silk Shirts for Beach Weddings
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Picking out men’s silk shirts for beach weddings is an important part of dressing the groom and his men. Whatever style you may choose, make sure it looks clean and sharp for your wedding day.
Styles of Men’s Silk Shirts for Beach Weddings
Choosing a silk shirt for a beach wedding makes perfect sense. For those who cannot handle a full tuxedo, a silk shirt can be dressy but cool in the heat of the afternoon. A silk shirt also works nicely underneath a jacket for a more formal wedding in the morning or evening.
- A long sleeve has a slightly more formal look for weddings where you choose to forgo the jacket. If your groomsmen and groom will be wearing jackets for photos and the ceremony, choosing a short-sleeve can help keep them cooler.
- Choose a shirt without a front pocket. This keeps the look smart and sleek. A pocket is casual and unnecessary.
- Select a shirt that has few embellishments. Excessive designs on the shirt can be distracting and look cluttered. A shirt with some slightly lighter or darker pinstripes in the same color tone may look nice. Differentiate the groom by having him wear a plain shirt.
- If you choose to have a relaxed and carefree beach wedding, a men’s silk shirt choice could be one with short sleeves and a beach “print.” These look best when the bride and bridesmaids are also in casual beach wedding dresses. Choose one in a bright color or with a bright print, such as bright green palm branches on an orange or red shirt.
Color Choices for Silk Shirts
The shirt for your beach wedding should be in wedding colors. The groom could wear a shirt in white, or a colored one in the same family. Anything that relates back to the sea would work perfectly:
- Corals
- Aqua
- Seafoam green
- Sandy beige
- Sky blue
Lilacs, peaches, pinks, and pale yellows also make lovely colors for your beach wedding. Avoid dark winter colors like plum, burgundy, or navy. If you want to incorporate these colors, consider using them as accents in the tie or boutonniere. For example, have the men wear silk shirts in lilac and then add a deep plum tie.
Creating the Look
Once you have your silk shirt chosen, consider getting khaki or beige pants. Flat front trousers with a plain belt work best. Either give the men options for buying their own with a set list of “rules” to follow (such as no cargo pockets and no pleats), or purchase them for the groomsmen either by gift certificate with the style name and number or shop together.
For the ultra-casual couple, have the men in the wedding party wear shorts with short-sleeved silk shirts, un-tucked. Not only is this a comfortable option, but low-cost and can easily be worn again. Choose to have your men go barefoot or wear sandals to keep the relaxed look consistent.
Ties are another important part of the beach wedding attire. Choose one in a complementary color as the shirts. Go with stripes or a simple pattern if you want to add a little something to the look. Should you choose to have the men wear jackets, you may not want to add a tie, depending on the formality of your wedding.
The shoes your groomsmen and groom wear depend on how elaborate your wedding will be. Choose a more stylish dress shoe if you want a more formal feel, or go with casual shoes depending on the tone of the beach wedding.
Caring for Your Silk Shirt
To care for your silk men’s shirts, be sure to tell the groom and groomsmen not to wear them before the ceremony. This will eliminate any additional cleanings or chances of spills. Most silks require extra care, so be sure to read the label instructions before washing or ironing.
Keep the shirts out of the sun until the day of the wedding so fading of the fabric does not occur. Store them in a garment bag on a hanger, to keep wrinkles at bay.
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