Plus, how not to drown in a sea of navy blue? And a more casual approach to the trench coat.

If the comments and questions on our social media accounts are anything to go by, we must be approaching the sharp end of wedding season. So, we have very much made it our business to answer some of the more pertinent queries on such matters, such as – how does one stand out from the crowd? And, are sneakers acceptable on such an occasion? Of course, it is the year of our lord 2018, and not everyone gets married anymore, nor do they have a wedding to attend. So: we added a non-marital question into the mix. As such, you can find out exactly how to wear a trench coat in style, below.

And as always, keep your questions coming – on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. We’ll be answering three more next week.

What suit/shirt/tie combo might be looking good when trying to stand out a little amid a sea of navy blue blah at a wedding?

From dg_gd1, via Instagram

Well, Mr Daniel Griffin, if you really want to stand out in a sea of navy blue “blah” at a wedding – we suggest skipping the tie entirely. We assume that, given your question invites experimentation, that the groom and bride are not being super strict with their dress code. So, live a little. And, if it’s a summer wedding, there is no better way of doing that (via the medium of clothing, at least) than by wearing a camp-collar, loudly printed shirt. You could try this one by Prada. Or, for a more inexpensive option, try this by Gitman Vintage.

Since you’ve gone bold with the shirt, despite the brief you have set us, a plainer suit is your best bet. So, instead of going for navy or black – which most of the guests will do – try royal blue. Afterall, this is less about “standing out” for the sake of it, and more about subtly making a statement. Paul Smith might help you in that department, with this. Otherwise, we are really rather fond of this burgundy suit by P. Johnson. Enough to stop traffic, that.

Is it OK for a groom to wear trainers?

From ryankenward, via Instagram

Weddings are relatively unfashionable affairs. People may spend a lot of time and money fussing over their wedding outfits, but from aunts in lurid fascinators to dancing dads with too-tight shirts, unless the wedding you’re attending is of the royal variety and Mr David Beckham rocks up wearing a Dior Homme suit, it’s unlikely you’ll be in good sartorial company.

Because of this, weddings are not what you might call a fashion-trend hotbed. We may be getting to the point where sneakers make the crossover from the street to the boardroom (not least helped on by Silicon Valley’s version of power dressing, which you can read about here), but that doesn’t mean you won’t get some funny looks if you don a pair of box fresh Raf Simons Ozweegos to your own wedding, no matter how well they co-ordinate with your corsage.

Still, that’s not to say that you’re not onto something, Mr Kenward. Sneakers paired with a tuxedo is a great way to contemporise a traditional and polished outfit. In terms of which brands to look to, Common Projects, along with John Lobb, do some of the sprucest sneakers on the market. In other words, if any sneakers are smart enough to get married in, it’ll be these. There is, of course, the question of which shade to choose. Black is always a safer options if you’re worried about upsetting the in-laws. But if you’re really going to commit to a jazzier look, some box-fresh white ones will do the trick.

How can I wear a trench jacket in a casual way?

From dian.ayu, via Instagram

Forget the dog, your best friend is the trench coat. Really, it is. It will take care of you in good times (the late summer) and bad (rainy autumn). It simply never lets you down. Ever was it thus. They were born out of necessity, like all good clothes, having been developed during the WWI as an alternative to heavy great coats worn by British and French officers. They were light, they repelled the rain, and their invention was claimed by Burberry and Aquascutum. But let’s not let the history of war hold us back.

To wear them casually is to pair them carefully. With a classic tan-coloured Burberry raincoat, we suggest a Gucci printed cotton-jersey hoodie, the light tones of the hoodie will work well with the coat, and make you look cool, while keeping you warm if it suddenly hales, which is always a possibility in Europe. Another look you might go for is white T-shirt with some relaxed-fit chinos, such as these from Incotex, the belt will draw the waist and make you look like He-Man up top. You can’t lose with either look – go forth and conquer.