Five ways to wear: wedding looks

10 steps to dressing
for a wedding

Establish the dress code

Work out what it means - "black tie" may be obvious, but things such as "summer chic" are unhelpfully opaque. If in doubt, ask

Consider what, within these parameters, you want to wear

Ask yourself: do I already own these things? If not, order them
from MR PORTER

Assemble the entire outfit to check it looks good, well before the event itself

Wear new shoes a couple of times before the wedding day so that they're ready to dance in

Ensure the suit is clean and pressed, the shirt laundered, and the shoes polished. This should not be left to the night before

Check the weather forecast - consider wearing a straw hat if sunshine is promised or, alternatively, make sure you have a good umbrella

Remember to pack cufflinks and shirt studs, if your shirt needs them

If you're travelling to the wedding, unpack immediately and hang everything up to minimise creasing