For men who are worried about their wedding attire! What to wear & recommended items that you won’t be in a hurry when you are invited as a guest! Page 5

The choice of material and color as well as design is important for shoes to wear to a wedding!

And as much as the tie, the shoes are probably the most important thing to consider. If you are going to attend as a friend, a punched cap toe with brogue (hole decoration) on the toe stitching will not be out of place. However, full brogues on the entire shoe may give an overly sporty impression. In addition to the choice of shoes, it is important to keep in mind that the most important thing is to wear shoes that have been well polished and cared for.

EDWARD GREEN Chelsea

Which shoes to wear to a wedding: inside or outside shuttlecock?

In conclusion, leather shoes worn with formal wear should have inside wings. It is possible to determine whether the external or internal shuttlecock is an external shuttlecock or an internal shuttlecock, depending on whether the shuttlecock, through which the laces are threaded, rides on top of or dives under the instep. The external shuttlecock style shoes have a history of being used for hunting and outdoor work because the wings open fully, making them easy to put on and take off. On the other hand, the inside-blade style originated from middle boots invented by Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, in 1853. From a historical perspective, it is generally recognized that “outer-winged = casual” and “inner-winged = formal.

CROCKETT&JONES Straight Tip with Outside Feathers NORWICH

SUTOR MANTELLASSI straight tip with inside wing

What types and designs of leather shoes should be avoided in wedding attire?

Wedding attire is becoming increasingly casual, but over-casualization should be avoided. Examples of items to avoid are tassel loafers and chukka boots. Of course, sneakers are also a no-no for weddings, as they give the impression of being too casual. Suede is not a good material for weddings because of its durability and water repellency, which is why it was used for the uppers of country boots. Some people consider suede to be “bad luck because of the rawness of leather,” so it is important to keep these points in mind as well.

ENZO BONAFE Suede shoes

As for color, black is preferred, but recently more and more people are choosing brown shoes. In either case, a design with a modest assertion is definitely suitable for weddings that you are invited to attend, so if you choose brown shoes, you should select those with a calm atmosphere, such as dark brown.