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#22 ·
Congrats on your upcoming wedding!

I agree with the posters who are less-than-enthusiastic about boat shoes with a charcoal suit, but I think that if you choose to roll with it, the black patent boat shoe from Sperry would be best for the occasion.

Alternatively, a very casual khaki suit would work with a "traditional" brown boat shoe, but it would change the tone of the wedding substantially.
 
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e moneybags said:
So my next question is, HOW crazy can I go with this? I like the white bucs idea.. I am looking for something a little out of the ordinary (as you can imagine). So will some slip-on's or driving moc style shoes in the correct color suffice, or still unacceptable? Does it HAVE to be something traditional?
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It doesn't have to be traditional, but keep in mind you're going to be looking at these pictures (as will your kids and grandkids, etc.) for the next 50 years or more (you should, at least). You want to have 'fun' now, but I'd say let the dress be standard and let the experience be fun. You may think boat shoes (or some similiar non-standard option) will be a fun/funny idea, but odds are your opinion will be far different in a year or so.

You want your kids to think of your wedding as "That looks like it was fun" rather than "Dad, those are the stupidest shoes you could have possibly worn."
 
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e Troll ?

In keeping with some of the other footwear that you are considering, you might think about LLB Maine hunting boots, because of the sand.

Anything over six inches might be too informal.

You might also want to consider footwear that you could wear with your charcoal suit in occasions after the wedding.

My personal favorites with a charcoal suit would be either be Chuck Taylor Converse, black high tops, or Red Wing steel toe, six inch boots.

Good luck.
 
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I wear boat shoes in the summer with seersucker or poplin suits. The trousers have very tapered bottoms, absolutely no break at the ankle. I go sockless. The suit you listed is too formal for boat shoes, which tend to look better with lighter suits, especially khaki, and navy blue.

Still, never say never. I think this look is pulled off well. I like how the formality of the dinner suit is offset by the sperrys and oxford cloth shirt.
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So maybe you can pull it off afterall. It's risky for a wedding.
 
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wnh said:
You want your kids to think of your wedding as "That looks like it was fun" rather than "Dad, those are the stupidest shoes you could have possibly worn."
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Actually to many folks it is the fact that old pictures look silly that makes them fun to look at years later. My daughter couldn't care less about pictures of me in a proper suit tie from years gone by but let her run across one of me from 35 years ago with shoulder length hair and a shirt with flowers all over it and she loves it. Come to think of it, I do too. :icon_smile_big:

It's funny how so many of the crazy things we do in our youth turn into pleasant memories as we age.

Cruiser
 
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I agree with Cruiser to the effect that now in my youth is the time to do these stupid things and then they can live on in photos and stories....

Oh well. I am fading fast on the idea, but have not abandoned all hope. Once the suit is tailored and in my possession I will have a variety of shoes to debate with the bride, bridesmaids, and groomsmen. :icon_smile_big:

Have a good weekend all, and thanks for the thoughts!
 
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Cruiser said:
Actually to many folks it is the fact that old pictures look silly that makes them fun to look at years later. My daughter couldn't care less about pictures of me in a proper suit tie from years gone by but let her run across one of me from 35 years ago with shoulder length hair and a shirt with flowers all over it and she loves it. Come to think of it, I do too. :icon_smile_big:

It's funny how so many of the crazy things we do in our youth turn into pleasant memories as we age.

Cruiser
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Oh, so it's a good idea to dress like a buffoon so you can have some "pleasant memories" in the years to come? Come on. I understand that it's often beneficial to offer a counterpoint, but do you have to be a contrarian on every issue? (For the record, I expect your response to be: "No. I'm not a contrarian.")

To the OP: It would be a good idea to wear a tweed jacket, seersucker shorts, tuxedo t-shirt, top hat, and wellies to your wedding, because you'll laugh about it later. That's apparently what Cruiser might do.
 
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wnh said:
Oh, so it's a good idea to dress like a buffoon so you can have some "pleasant memories" in the years to come? Come on. I understand that it's often beneficial to offer a counterpoint, but do you have to be a contrarian on every issue? (For the record, I expect your response to be: "No. I'm not a contrarian.")
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Actually my response to you is that I don't really give a rat's behind what you think of my comment. Besides, from your profile you aren't much more than a kid so I doubt that you know much about memories anyway. In 35 years when you are all grown up you may think differently. Ah, the ignorance of youth. I'm not being critical of you. I was the same way when I was a kid.

And as to what I might do, back up a few posts and you will see what I did rather than what I "might do."

Cruiser
 
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