A Style Guide For Men Who Attend Lagos Weddings

Lagosians love weddings, or at least the wedding receptions anyway. And weddings have gone from being the exclusive preserve of single women looking for a husband to a celebration of love and a real place to network and make contacts, so more men are taking the plunge and marking down their saturdays for the nearest wedding.

These days there are even after parties to the after party of the reception, so just the rocks is maximized.

In case you’ve been doing it wrong, this is the ultimate style guide for men attending weddings in Lagos.

1. You can never go wrong with traditional menswear. Agbadas, tunics, kaftans and even the Urhobo lace blouses, all are welcome. When in doubt about what to wear to a wedding, ask your tailor to hook you up with an agbada, or a simple sokoto and jumper made from white Atiku fabric. Make sure it’s properly starched and ironed before the wedding.

2. If you are tired of wearing traditional pieces, or you’ve worn it to the past 5 weddings you’ve attended or it’s just not your thing; you can opt for a nice blazer, paired with well tailored pants. Wearing a tux might look a little too stuffy by the time the reception party makes its final stop at Quilox.

3. You could go without a blazer and wear a nice dress shirt with tailored pants. Khaki’s, cashmere, cotton, linen, doesn’t really matter what fabric your tailored slacks are made from provided you have enough confidence to pull it off. The one faux pas in this instance is denim. Way too casual for a wedding. If you must, keep a pair in your car and change just before the reception party hits the club.

4. A casual suit can also take you from the wedding to the reception, to the after party. You could wear it with a nice tie or bow tie, or go without any of the two. Just ensure the casual suit is tailored to fit your body perfectly, don’t want to end up looking like you went shopping in your father’s wardrobe.