Are shorts and sandals appropriate for a guy to wear to a wedding?

Question

I'm talking about khaki shorts, not short shorts that leave nothing to the imagination. The wedding's today and it's hotter than h**l, so I was just curious. I know someone who's wearing jeans to this wedding.

Answer 1

NO lazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeans to a wedding......lazier!!!

How do you think the bride feels lugging around a 15 pound dress and 3 pound hair!

Put on nice light khaki PANTS and  short sleeve dress shirt and don't be such a boy!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Depends on the way the wedding is. I would assume it is a little more dressy than shorts. If you know someone wearing jeans, wear jeans too.  

Answer 3

no no no, sorry but you're a guy so you have to sweat it out in pants.  that's the awesome thing about bein a girl, we can wear skirts!  maybe you can rent a kilt, that's the only formal thing I can think of  

Answer 4

Is it a beach wedding for hippie types?  That's the only situation where any kind of shorts would be appropriate.  Just wear some khaki pants and a nice dress shirt, or at least a polo shirt.  Otherwise you'll look like a slob.

Answer 5

Definitely not. You need to wear a suit.

Answer 6

Not unless it's on the beach!!  Wear some khaki pants, and some nice clean sandles and a light dressy short sleeved shirt.  Sorry but khaki shorts to a formal wedding looks pretty bad.

TC

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Answer 7

It depends on the wedding, if it's a casual wedding or a beach wedding than that's fine, but if it's a formal wedding in a fancy hall, then no it's not appropriate.

Answer 8

What? is this a poor wedding or something b/c it sure sounds like it

Answer 9

Unless the invite said 'shorts appropriate' it is not.  Wear what you would normally wear to a wedding despite the heat.  

Answer 10

It depends on the wedding.  If it's a beach wedding outside, then sure.  If it's a more formal affair, even if it's hot outside, wear something nice.  If not a suit, go for business casual (short-sleeved button-up with a tie and khaki pants and loafers).  

The guy wearing jeans is not a good example to follow, unless he's going to wear a cowboy hat and snakeskin boots and is a close relative that everyone will excuse for that sort of thing.  Tell him to wear slacks, please.

Answer 11

I would say it depends on the wedding.. When my husband and I first talked about our wedding we talked about everyone wearing their shorts because we wanted to have a big party.. not just a wedding.. I call your friend.. and ask.. Do I need to be dressed formally or casually.. Jeans are inappropriate for any wedding.. Unless the bride and groom say it is ok.. so give your friend a call.. I am sure they would rather you call than show up looking bummy at their special day..  

Answer 12

unless it's a beach-themed wedding, absolutely not.

a wedding is a formal event.

Answer 13

No, unless it is a wedding on the beach. All of the weddings I have attended the men wear suits, or at least a nice pair of pants, shirts and a tie. And real shoes.