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Deck shoes. I know, but it’s the correct answer.
You may get away with some crisp, white trainers too.
Is the event happening in the UK or some other hotter part of the world? Just wondering what the driver is for wearing shorts and a polo that you’ll have to buy?
Was wondering the same. Forecast in the south of England this weekend is 18 so hardly a need for shorts. For me smart and shorts are two words that don't go together as shorts never look smart however good someones legs are.
Forecast in the south of England this weekend is 18 so hardly a need for shorts.
That my friend classes as taps-aff weather.
Brand new white Vans
Orla was sporting a chunky pair of white trainers yesterday with her micro shorts.
Edit: You Scottish are weird…
It's the vitamin D deficiency that causes it.
I do hope these "smart shorts" are a proper pair of colonial shorts complete with turnups and creases
Orla was sporting a chunky pair of white trainers yesterday with her micro shorts
I'm not sure those shorts are suitable for a family get together. Especially if there are elderly grandparents invited.
Khaki shorts, smart short sleeve shirt, knee length khaki socks and brown brogues.
Or just where what you have that's comfortable and no to scruffy.
Life's to short for fancy dress.
deck shoes
smart trainers (ie the sort you would never do serious athletic endeavors in)
flip flops
Overweight, nearly 50 polo shirt and smart shorts? Honestly mate, I wouldn't - you're going to look like an American tourist.
Think I'm going to go with the Toms (if they fit).
For reference this is for a wedding, in Barcelona in August (bloody sister-in-law loves heat, I do not).
Smart shorts and toe-nails/feet that should only be shared with very few people. I also have hot feet pretty much all the time, so no way I will be wearing anything with too much insulation in it.
Alan has the answer:
On a more serious note, I’d go with a clean pair of simple white trainers, think All Star low tops, Stan Smiths, Veja etc. Careful with some of the skate shoes like the brown Etnies linked above as they can be too bulky due to the padding.
I do hope these “smart shorts” are a proper pair of colonial shorts complete with turnups and creases
Can you still but those - not seen any for years...
Although I bet the MoD still supply them.
That my friend classes as taps-aff weather.
Definitely, sitting in shorts right now. Kind regards, suvvan softee.
Well I was gonna make the hilarious suggestion of socks & sandals, but it turns out they could be super-hip...
https://spy.com/articles/gear/style/socks-with-sandals-1202767684/
Rigger boots
Deck shoes. I know, but it’s the correct answer.
Deck shoes is never the right answer, even on a fricken boat!
Think I’m going to go with the Toms (if they fit).
Toms are good, or on a similar vein, if you want to keep it MTB five tens slueth slip ons.
Well, I really had no idea deck shoes were so reviled.
Moccasins. Not deck shoes and not espadrilles. A decent pair of nice, soft leather in blue, no need for socks.
In order of sartorial elegance it's
Flip flops, Espadrilles, Moccasins, Deck shoes, Loafers, Brogues. A smart pair of tan leather trainers are also acceptable. But not Deck Shoes.
And a shirt not a polo shirt - it's a wedding. Short sleeved, white, with blue shorts and a proper Panama hat.
Go minimalist.
Roamers Desert Boots. Look as good as me!
Unless it’s over 25°c just wear a pair of trousers, or smart jeans, and a suitable shirt.
25degree i'm at my limit for body functions when the mercury hits 16 its shorts until winter.
in all seriousness, i bought some new five10s cause my old ones were hanging, and they are just really nice smart trainers. I reckon i could get away with them in the office, if i wasnt going to get them filthy.
https://www.adidas.co.uk/five-ten-freerider-primeblue-mountain-bike-shoes/FZ1940.html
primeblue canvas ones.
Warm: Break out the smart flip-flops
Cooler: Classic Adidas stripe with the fat laces.
Cold: See above
Well, I really had no idea deck shoes were so reviled
You are a Tory and I claim my £5
For me, it's whatever fits. So old style five tens or a pair of sketchers that are too long but just about wide enough. Or sandals.
in all seriousness, i bought some new five10s cause my old ones were hanging, and they are just really nice smart trainers. I reckon i could get away with them in the office, if i wasnt going to get them filthy.
I wouldn't even wear them on a bike ther's a big logo on the side!
Etnies Jamesons eco 2 for the discerning smart cassual skate shoe of choice.
Althoguth I think MrKona has hit the nail on the head, desert boots are a great shout.
The sales staff for the company next door are required to look smart, they all sport (proper) Bermuda shorts and deck shoes (sockless, natch) in the summer. So I guess that's an "official" answer, as the boss would tell them to **** off home & change if he didn't think it conveyed the right image 😃 They [I]do[/I] all look like ****s though 🤣Smart shorts. Smart shorts. This is proper look like a **** with deck shoes and jumper over the shoulders territory.
I'm a fan of onitsuka tiger serranos in whichever colour combo fits your requirements.
Unless it’s over 25°c just wear a pair of trousers
I'm mostly in shorts from April to September
Khaki shorts, smart short sleeve shirt, knee length khaki socks and brown brogues.
Say what....
Roamers Desert Boots. Look as good as me!
You think?
Yeah, definitely wear Five Tens to your sister's wedding.
😀
Pair of Vans is the answer to any footwear question isn't it? It is in my mind anyway...
Yup, slip-on chequered Vans are always the answer 😁
Yeah, definitely wear Five Tens to your sister’s wedding.
This argument has been done on here before. You should wear X to Y event....
I would want my friend/family to feel themselves at my wedding, most of them did gets dressed up to my wedding but I knew there we some that just putting a shirt on is like wearing a tux to them, so I was well pleased with them doing thier dressing up thing. No one should feel they have to conform. Mucky five tens wouldn't be great but if the OP is gonna buy new ones, then that, to me, shows he made an effort.
haven't read all the replies but I'm disappointed in how long it took for sandals and socks to be mentioned!
Right well that's that cleared up then, good effort everyone 😂
On the smart shorts thing, I wear shorts pretty much daily between April and Octoberish, so I think of smart shorts as the ones I have that don't have cargo pockets, not camo, no holes, stains or paint etc.
Not a formal occasion, invited round to dinner at my partners parents, never been there before, only met them briefly before, and probable future in-laws. They have horses on their own grounds, and go shooting, so standards are presumably high. Hence my overthinking it.
I want to be presentable, but still me.
So far: polo shirt is out replaced by black short sleeve Oxford shirt, and box fresh five ten sleuths in black, probably green shorts.
and box fresh five ten sleuths in black
Already said it, but (I) think black trainers look a bit shit with shorts. Possibly accentuated by how pale your legs may/may not be
good idea, if you go boat-shoes/jumper round neck etc they’ll think she’s landed a winner and you’ll only disappoint them after that 😉I want to be presentable, but still me.
Yup, slip-on chequered Vans are always the answer 😁
Been done, the guy 4th from the left with black suit, black shirt, white tie and slip-on chequered Vans. Not me, that was my second cousin at my wedding. No shorts though.
I have the grey sleuths, I wear them to work frequently. Think large, corporate office where it's normal business attire. Suits for some, trousers/chinos for everyone else, and shirts, no ties. I do pedal a brompton in and they're much grippier than a pair of leather soled brogues!
How in the 21st century have we ended up with a scenario where exposing male flesh is taboo?
If it's hot we should be allowed to wear suitable clothing.
How in the 21st century have we ended up with a scenario where exposing male flesh is taboo?
If it’s hot we should be allowed to wear suitable clothing.
Indeed. I do timekeeping at galas with my kid's swimming club and the official clothing is your 'whites': white shoes, white poloshirt, and white skirt or trousers. Shorts not permitted at anything more official than intra-club competitions, despite it being a million degrees on poolside. Maybe I could wear a skirt?
@CountZero lucky you! I dreaded promotion, mainly due to the terrible clothes to be worn in the mess.
I did find suitable alternatives that met with dress etiquette eventually. When I left the whole lot went to the charity shop.
I’ve managed to get to nearly 68 without ever wearing either, just the thought brings me out in hives.