Wedding Outfits For Men Over 50. Being in your fifties doesn’t mean you have to dress a certain way. Dress right for a man your age instead of imitating the style of a man in his 20s, 30s, and whatnot. Your lifestyle and your work may influence the way you dress.

While men in their 50s have the ability to make a statement, we can agree that the clothes you’re buying in your younger years aren’t going to help you with your style for the rest of your life, especially when attending weddings. One problem you might have in your 50s is finding clothes that fit. Unfortunately, many brands that focus on fit are solely for younger men and teenagers. H&M and Uniqlo tend to have clothing in smaller sizes only, so it is a question if these brands are appropriate for older men.

Ensure that everything you wear is well put-together, with deliberate style, and adds up to a well-structured “outfit” rather than just some random clothes combined.

What to Wear to a Wedding?

• The Tailor As Your Friend. Keep your friends close, and the tailors closer. The purpose of having a tailored fit is to make your body look good. Keeping your adjustments up to date is important, especially if your body changes in weight or proportion, which is common in older men. Look for the best tailors in town – experienced men with your measurements on hand and a good understanding of your preferences.

  Another perk of working with a tailor is that they can keep any medical-related alterations discreet. There are tailors out there who are doing a great job for men with partial paralysis, motor problems, and other similar conditions.

• Best Colors For Old Men. Most dark solids work well together when they’re paired up in an outfit. This especially applies to suits. Dark colors make you appear slimmer, while light colors reflect light and have a bulking effect that can give the illusion that you’re bigger than you actually are.

  Wearing dark colors with confidence can make you look more mysterious and your outfit will look more expensive. Try to experiment with dark blues, dark browns, dark burgundy, and black. If you like patterns, go for subtle, small prints or patterns that are close in color. For example, a dark navy shirt with slightly lighter navy patterns vs. a dark navy shirt with lots of white stripes. Avoid bright acid and pastel colors.

• Comfort Before Style. Age and illness hit older men differently, and at times they least expect it. So even if it takes you to wear orthopedic shoes, bringing a cane or an extra-long jacket to drape over a curved spine, so be it. Always consider comfort before style, especially with your choice of shoes, because with old age comes the great hassle of aching feet.
• Keep it simple. As much as you want to respect the dress code, try not to outshine the groom by going overboard with your outfit.

What To Avoid

You don’t want people to think you’re trying too hard to look younger. That said, you might want to cross out the following from your list: