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What should I wear for a daytime wedding that is in a Quinta (Garden) outdoors?

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If it's more casual, wear a pink or baby-blue button-down shirt and khakis, preferably with some loafers. If it's dressy, wear a grey blazer with a pink or baby-blue shirt, and dress shoes.

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Should my boys wear a blue or brown belt if wearing navy pants, a pink shirt, a navy bow tie and brown shoes?

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Belts should match the shoes, so if the shoes are black/brown belts can be too

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I am wearing a black suit and shirt to a wedding. Which color bow tie, excluding red and white, should I wear?

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A basic black or gray tie is always a good look but if you know the color scheme of the wedding ahead of time, you could always choose a tie to match that.

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Should a 13-year-old boy wear a white tie if invitation says to?

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Yes. If the invitation asks to wear a white tie, then all men in attendance should honor this request. At 13, these events are the rehearsals of adult life; I mean, how many opportunities do you get to wear a tie at that age?

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For a rehearsal dinner that is described as casual/boots optional, can a child wear nice khaki shorts with a polo and top siders?

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Yes, as long as its hot, but you may still want to go with long pants, so it would not appear too casual.

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How do I dress a baby for a wedding?

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Anything will go for a baby at a wedding. If the wedding is more formal, you could try to find something like a small dress or suit.

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I have a blue, striped two piece suit and a front-pleated shirt. What tie is good for that?

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A white one is probably the best one to choose. You might even try black or a matching blue.

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Is okay to wear just a button up with a vest and tie along with jeans?

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A button up with a vest and tie is fine, but NO jeans.

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Can I wear navy blue pants and a navy blue bow tie with a royal blue blazer and light blue shirt?

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I'd suggest you wear a white shirt to break up all the blue. Otherwise, that sounds great.

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Can I wear a black tuxedo during the day?

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If it's a formal wedding, yes.

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What should my 16 year old wear to an Indian wedding? Only the wedding party and friends and family from India will be wearing traditional garb and I'm told we are not allowed to wear anything red.

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A pant suit is a completely acceptable form of attire for a wedding. If allowed, you can choose from traditional attires like a sherwani, pagani, kurta pajama, Nehru suit, etc.

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My sons are 11 and 9. The 9 year old wants to wear khakis, dress shoes, and a long sleeve button up shirt. The 11 year old wants to wear a full on tuxedo. Acceptable?

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They are preteens and have a mind of their own. Fortunately, their choice is acceptable. The tuxedo is, of course, a common and a fine form of wedding attire. The choice for the 9 year old can be a bit shiny or glittery so it has a wedding vibe and not look casual when compared to others.

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Can teenagers wear suits to a formal wedding?

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Yes. Suits are a common form of wedding attire and are totally suitable. Teenage boys can also wear suits.

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Should a twelve year old attending a European wedding wear short or long pants?

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If his top and shoes are fancy or are slightly striking to look at, shorts can look nice. However, if his overall appearance looks too simple, long pants might be needed so he looks more presentable in front of others.

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