https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-cocktail-attire-for-men-new-orleans-spring-garden-wedding Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:50:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-cocktail-attire-for-men-new-orleans-spring-garden-wedding#post-1992075 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:39:00 +0000 Barbara Diane 1992075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would contact the couple or someone “in the know” to find out what they expect the range of what men will wear to be. Or what they expect most men to wear.<br /> I say that because often the couple would prefer on the dressier end but they know most will not choose to do so.<br /> I went to a summer cocktail/garden party wedding in California and nearly all the men wore dress shirt/nice pants/tie. It was, however, 90? 95? degrees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-cocktail-attire-for-men-new-orleans-spring-garden-wedding#post-1992068 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:19:53 +0000 Flytigress 1992068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much, everyone.&nbsp; You've all been really helpful.&nbsp; And I do have some time to persuade him!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-cocktail-attire-for-men-new-orleans-spring-garden-wedding#post-1992066 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:15:41 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1992066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><br /></div><div>&nbsp;cjh makes some good points about those "one-offs" that turn out to be a series with long idle periods between events.</div><div>But here's what another publication has to say <a rel="nofollow" href="https://lifetailored.com/style/cocktail-attire-black-tie-events-guide-for-men/">https://lifetailored.com/style.....e-for-men/</a></div><div>It starts off <i>Cocktail attire started in the 20s as an alternative to formal attire.<br /> In today’s world, the culture as a whole is entirely more relaxed, which<br /> makes dressing for “cocktail attire” that much more confusing. What is<br /> exactly acceptable? Well, to start, no tuxedo, no jeans, and no leather<br /> sneakers. Cocktail in essence boils down to wearing a smart suit, shirt and tie, but there are exceptions.</i></div><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-cocktail-attire-for-men-new-orleans-spring-garden-wedding#post-1992029 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:27:17 +0000 em 1992029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A suit. No khakis or blazer. A suit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-cocktail-attire-for-men-new-orleans-spring-garden-wedding#post-1992027 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:26:01 +0000 Angie 1992027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second <b>Molly Mac's</b> suggestion. Go to Nordtrsom, and make an app with a personal stylist. It's free.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-cocktail-attire-for-men-new-orleans-spring-garden-wedding#post-1992024 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:08:37 +0000 cjh 1992024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tips, convince him to buy a real classic suit because, at least in my world, retired people still need one. My husband was a pallbearer last weekend, and we do attend funerals and an occasional wedding. His parents are in decent health but very elderly, and the need for funeral clothes at the ready is real. And to be honest, I would prefer to bury him in a suit than any of his casual clothing. Your situation in this area may be different, of course.</p> <p>Fortunately he has a classic darkish gray suit bought in 1996 that is still a current cut and still fits, but if it didn’t, I’d insist on updating. It’s lovely and doesn’t look dated or worn, especially since I’ve kept his small tie and shirt selection current. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-cocktail-attire-for-men-new-orleans-spring-garden-wedding#post-1992014 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 13:05:22 +0000 Molly Mac 1992014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>New Orleans is a fairly casual city. Dressier Khaki pants, a button down, and a navy blazer might be OK. However, a suit really would be best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-cocktail-attire-for-men-new-orleans-spring-garden-wedding#post-1991877 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:16:16 +0000 Flytigress 1991877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My husband and I are attending a wedding in mid-April in New Orleans.&nbsp; It will be in a garden, and the dress code is cocktail.</p> <p>My husband lives in jeans and tees from L.L. Bean.&nbsp; He is retired and never wears a suit.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I am stumped!&nbsp; Any tips or suggestions?&nbsp; I know he'll balk at spending much money -- we're already paying for airfare and a b&amp;b.</p> <p>Thanks! </p>