A New Wedding Dress Code
Until recently, weddings – whether they were in the middle of summer or the dead of winter – meant a traditionally formal dress code for men: at the very least a suit with a collared shirt, tie and hard-bottomed dress shoes. In the last few years, however, men’s fashion has shifted in a way that makes more casual outfits appropriate for weddings and other formerly formal occasions. Suits are still still welcome, but so, too, are sport coats with trousers, sharp-looking knit polos and shirts without ties. When it comes to footwear, there are all sorts of new possibilities to consider this wedding season, chief among them being the iconic and timeless boat shoe.
While a handsome boat shoe might be an obvious choice for a wedding at your local yacht club or a seaside destination wedding, the versatile silhouette lends itself to all sorts of outfits and settings, bringing a cool confidence and effortless elegance that’s sure to turn heads. Whether you’re the best man aiming to be best dressed or someone’s plus-one looking to make a good impression without overstepping, a boat shoe strikes the perfect balance between dressed up and down to earth.
When paired with a light suit, the boat shoe adds a casual air to suiting, while still nodding to classic preppy codes. It also opens the door to wearing your suits in a less formal manner, say with a polo or an Oxford cloth shirt, without a tie. Alternatively, leather boat shoes bring a refined touch to more laid back ensembles, whether you’re sporting them with light-colored slacks and a dark sport coat – a staple of coastal menswear – or doing away with the jacket and opting for a long-sleeved shirt or knit.
Suit Yourself
Gold Cup™ Mako Boat Shoe
A boat shoe that marries timeless elegance with modern style and cutting-edge technology, making the Gold Cup Mako a versatile pair that can be paired with a relaxed suit or slacks and a polo, depending on the dress code. These boat shoes are expertly crafted from premium leather and nubuck for a refined look and offer a remarkably cushioned and comfortable wear, so you can make the most of the party.
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Classic Captain’s Oxford
If a lace-up is in order, but you still want to tap into effortless coastal cool, consider the Classic Captain’s Oxford, which brings together two preppy icons to create a proper option infused with a preppy touch. Pair these with suits both light or dark and a striped tie for a classic nautical look that won’t seem out of place when you swap the yacht club for the country club.
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Gold Cup™ Authentic Original™ Handcrafted in Maine Tri-Tone Boat Shoe
If you’re the guy everybody looks to to be the life of the party, these handmade-in-Maine tricolor boat shoes are for you. An undeniable conversation starter, these Authentic Originals™ have a story to tell: handcrafted in Maine by skilled craftspeople, a testament to tradition and an ode to an icon of coastal preppy style. With their premium craftsmanship and fun pops of color, these will help elevate your more casual looks to make you the best dressed man – even if you’re not the best man.
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