Last week, we offered you some guidance on what to wear at a very formal wedding where morning suits or black tie are the required dress code. We now turn our attention to consider shoes that would be suitable to wear with lounge suits for a formal, yet a little more dressed down, occasion.
Most weddings fit this bill, where the groom, the ushers and the rest of the male wedding party wear matching or complementary lounge suits. If these suits are black, then see the formal wedding section in this guide, if not, then there is so much more choice available to you.
If you still want to choose an Oxford, then choose a brown or tan style. The Sussex comes in dark brown calf and the Knightsbridge has a chestnut style too.
For a wider foot, a Derby will give the comfort you need for being on your feet all day and we suggest the Westport. They are a gorgeous tan colour and have a rubber sole for a bit for extra spring.
If you want a little decoration, then consider a brogue or semi-brogue. The Henry II is our bestseller and has stylish swings to the facings and quarter patterns giving this shoe a bespoke look. The chestnut calf has a beautiful, burnished finish. For something a little more financially comfortable, our best-selling Carnaby brogues (below) is a stunning British-made shoe.
New to our brogue collection is the Bournwell. Made using dark brown calf, it is an elegant, exquisite brogue with a delicate toe rosette and hand finished to a high shine. There is a rakish swoop to the swan neck facing with more fine brogue detailing.
The Villiers has a similar feel to it, but in a rosewood calf, while the Dunkeld (below) is a slip-on shoe with clever faux laces.
The monk shoe is a handsome alternative to the Oxford with single, double and triple buckle styles to choose from. The Shakespeare is a beautiful shoe with a double buckle made on the Z160 last so has a chiselled toe box. If you like three buckles, then the Dahl is for you.
Lastly, for the lounge suit, may we suggest a two-tone or spectator shoe or boot. Like the Gusborne, they have a little bit of the dandy about them but look oh-so good.
If you want something more lightweight, then both our Henley and Henley II (above) generously provide this by blending canvas with calf, while the Farnham is a beautiful mix of navy suede and chestnut calf. These are truly standout shoes.
If you want a full wedding shoe guide, please download our free The Wedding Shoe Guide for Men – 2024 edit.
If you want to bulk buy shoes for your entire wedding party, we can give you a 25% discount when you order four or more pairs. Just give us a call.
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