How to dress for beach weddings

celebrity stylist Nausheen Shah knows what it takes to keep Hollywood’s leading men sharp. Shah is the creative brilliance behind the timeless looks of household names like game of thrones and Eternals starring Kit Harrington. With her formal design training and experienced editorial eye, Shah’s clients have set the bar for effortless polish on the red carpet and beyond. Here, Shah shares her secrets for beach wedding style as peak season approaches, along with product recommendations from the men’s health crew.

keep it light

For summer evenings, Shah suggests opting for fabrics and colors that won’t weigh you down. She suggests sticking to suits made from breathable materials like linen and in lighter shades like beige, brown and blue.

If you’re looking to take it a step further, you can try layering textures and colors from complementary palettes. “I love mixing mood board colors like different shades of brown or different shades of blue, but keeping it light and easy. Maybe your pants are linen, but your shirt is knit. maybe the shirt has a stripe. Maybe it’s a button down. Maybe the pants are a light plaid or a brown plaid. I love playing with different textures, different colors and different fabrics of the same family.

When it comes to props, Shah recommends engaging with the environment where the event is taking place. “If it’s a beach, I don’t know if you’re wearing shoes,” she laughs. Shah refers to the natural progression of palm leaves. Over time, the leaves turn brown and are woven into materials like textured raffia. “If you can, find a cool raffia slipper, slide, or something to play with the elements.” Classics like espadrilles and loafers are a good place to start.

Camp shirt slim fit with tan stripes

suit
suitsupply.com

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Light brown Blake trousers

suit
suitsupply.com

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Nacho suede espadrilles

CASTAÑER
mrporter.com

$210.00

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Get it tailored

“If there’s one thing I know better than anything, it’s that your clothes should fit,” says Shah, who earned an FIT degree in fashion design with a major in tailoring before dressing the Hollywood’s brightest stars. “If your clothes don’t fit you, you’ll never look good. When it comes to suits, it’s rarely made for everyone and you have to find a tailor.

Shah mentions that while you can find the brand of unicorn that’s right for you, don’t be disappointed if your reality turns out to be far from it. She argues that there’s a reason everyone from department stores to brands like Suitsupply have popularized accessible suits that include tailoring as a service. “They know that clothes can’t suit everyone. We all come in so many different shapes and sizes, especially with our different ethnicities, we are all created differently. Is it worth spending the extra money to have a bespoke suit? 150%.”

While it’s easy to spot a well-tailored suit on the red carpet, getting it in a store or even at your home can be a different story. “Don’t be afraid that it’s slightly fitted. Make sure your jacket hugs the curves of your body. You want to put it on and have it fit like a glove.

“Form is everything,” Shah says. “Find a tailor and make him (or her) your best friend.

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Italian stretch linen suit trousers

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bonobos.com

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Trust is key

Shah says to consider two key factors when dressing for an occasion: the context of the event and your personal style. “It depends on the person and their attitude. Do you wear sneakers or loafers? It all depends on where you are going, the time of day and your personality. If in doubt, you can always check with the host or venue if there are specific dress code settings.

Ultimately, the stylistic choice is yours as long as it suits the occasion and brings out your most authentic self. As simple as it sounds, feeling good is the key to looking your best.

“First, you always want to make sure you’re comfortable to be confident. Ultimately, style is all about your style and comfort. If you’re not confident, then there’s no style.

Shed ‘Black Tie Optional’

raffle
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Jaime canvas espadrilles

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farfetch.com

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