What colour shirt and tie should you wear with a blue wedding suit? The classic blue wedding suit has been an essential men’s go-to for ceremonies and receptions alike for generations. We spoke to Suit Direct to find out how best to accessorise this timeless wedding suit choice.
Usually in a mid to lighter blue, but sometimes in navy, the suit adds a splash of warm colour to a day of celebration. And whether a three-piece, featuring jacket, waistcoat and trouser, or a two-piece without the waistcoat, the wedding blue suit is timeless.
But you shouldn’t feel bound to conformity, as there are many options for accessorising that will help you create a unique look. By considering the colour of shirt, tie, shoes and pocket square, you can achieve a distinct mood with your blue wedding suit.
Shirt
One way you can add depth or an additional element of colour to your blue wedding suit is through the shirt.
The natural option here is a crisp white shirt featuring either a straight-point, spread or cutaway style collar. You may also consider a wingtip collar or even try a granddad collar if you’re planning on not wearing a tie.
There are other colour options than white too. A pale blue shirt can help create subtle layers, especially when matched with a navy suit, while a light pink shirt can add a splash of colour to an outfit for a summer wedding.
You may also consider a patterned shirt, from the traditional pinstripe to more elaborate flowery designs, though it’s best to stick to blues, pinks and yellows.
Some coloured shirts have contrasting white collars that can help add a sophisticated edge to your outfit. And while loud motifs, logos and designs should be avoided, other embellishments like contrast buttonholes offer something different.
Tie
The tie provides the perfect opportunity for you to create the right colour palette for a range of wedding settings and themes. For summer weddings, a gold or yellow tie can help you achieve the quintessential wedding look, while pinks and shades of red are also traditional options.
If you’re seeking to create a more contemporary outfit, consider a black tie. Paired with a black shoe, a black tie can help you craft a sharp, modern look especially if your suit is tailored or slim fit.
For winter weddings or country settings, a maroon or darker green tie can help you build a more autumnal look, while a burnt orange with matching pocket square looks great all year round.
Other Accessories
The accessorising doesn’t stop with your tie, as aspects like shoes, belts and pocket squares are equally important for helping you create the right look. Typically, you’d pair brown or tan shoe with a blue suit, especially if you’re wearing a coloured tie. If your tie is black, then you may also consider a black shoe to complete the look. The pocket square is another great ally for building the perfect colour palette and often this is styled to match your tie. You may consider a different colour for the pocket square, but make sure your selection complements the other colours in your outfit.
Your choices are generally more limited for belts and a good rule of thumb is to match the colour of your shoe. Perhaps most important of all is to think carefully about the colours you add, ensuring that they complement rather than clash, whether that’s in your tie, shoes or pocket square.
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