The best wedding guest suits for 2026, and how to wear them
By Matthew Alvarez
Fashion
The best wedding guest suits for 2026, and how to wear them
Always the usher and never the groom? You're going to want a top-tier wedding guest suit as we move into spring/summer nuptials programming
By Heidi Quill and Faye Fearon
Finding wedding guest suits is a lot like finding a spouse. Some people are lucky enough to come across one that they'll keep forever from their very first rodeo. Others have more trouble with the process, trying on a bunch of options summer after summer without ever finding one they like all that much. But even if you're always the usher and never the groom, we have faith that you'll find a suit you'll fall in love with this time. You don't even have to go on a single date.
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Got your ‘save the date’? Submitted your dietary requirements? Time to face the music and choose something to wear before you've left it so late you're looking at where offers next day delivery. Off-the-rack suits are better than they've ever been this year, and with an abundance of choice from the best navy suits to the best linen suits, you'll be blissfully suited up for the next spate of nuptials. Below, you'll find all of our favourites.
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- What are GQ's best wedding guest suits?
- How do we select our favourite wedding guest suits?
- What are men wearing to weddings in 2026?
- What's better for a wedding, a two-piece or a three-piece suit?
- What should I wear to a black tie wedding?
- What should I wear to a more casual wedding?
- What should I wear to a summer wedding?
- What should I wear to a non-Western wedding?
Scroll on for our pick of the best wedding guest suits you can buy in 2026…
Best overall wedding guest suit
Charles Tyrwhitt
Italian Puppytooth Suit
£549Charles Tyrwhitt
- Fabrication: Wool-blend
- Sizes: 36-46
- Colours: Taupe
Made in Italy’s renowned Reda mill, Charles Tyrwhitt’s single-breasted suit is the kind you’ll call upon for many wedding events to come. This is thanks to its premium construction – a wool-rich fabric infused with a touch of stretch – as well as its classic single-breasted shape and flattering slim fit. Special mention to the finishing touch here, too: a subtle puppytooth motif, which promises to bring a soft dose of playfulness to your event attire.
Best linen wedding guest suit
Wax London
Vigo Linen Suit
£225Wax London (Jacket)
£130Wax London (Trousers)
- Fabrication: Linen
- Sizes: 36-46
- Colours: Navy, beige
With the spring/summer wedding season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to invest in a linen suit – and this one from Wax London is a top contender. Ensuring the most lightweight and natural fit thanks to its breathable texture and unstructured canvas, it’s cut to a low double breasted frame and centred by extravagant peak lapels to keep you looking beautifully dapper.
Best affordable wedding guest suit
Abercrombie & Fitch
Collins Grey Suit
£140Abercrombie (Jacket)
£80Abercrombie (Trousers)
- Fabrication: Viscose blend
- Sizes: Jacket 36-48, Trousers 28-40
- Colours: Grey, navy, burgundy (+4 more)
The best wedding guest suits are often the ones that you'll actually wear again in non-nuptial contexts. With that in mind, allow us to introduce Abercrombie’s signature Collins style. Adhering to the formal dress code through its sharp cut and timeless silhouette, it features back vents for added mobility and an interior pocket for added convenience (or the invitation to your event, in this case). Plus, it comes in six other staple shades, all of which will work just as well in the office after your social engagement. The cost per wear alone makes it one of GQ's favourite ever affordable suits.
Reiss
Reiss
Atlantic Linen-Twill Suit
£298Reiss (Jacket)
£148Reiss (Trousers)
- Fabrication: Linen-twill
- Sizes: 36-48
- Colours: Sage, blue, white
Expertly tailored from a lightweight linen twill texture, Reiss’ Atlantic suit is a must for sun-kissed weddings. Aligning with the codes of the summer with its texture and sage hue alike, it’s finished with thoughtfully-considered details like the subtle pick-stitching and tortoiseshell buttons at the fastening and cuffs. Base it with a slightly unbuttoned white shirt and brown leather sandals for the most effortless effect.
Moss
Moss
Tailored Fit Plum Suit
£299Moss
- Fabrication: Wool blend
- Sizes: 34-54
- Colours: Plum
Tired of wearing black and navy suits to your wedding event? Take our advice and try a more romantic-hued set, much like this one from Moss. Clad in a dark plum shade and made from the brand’s signature performance wool-blend, its sharp frame also excels in practicality thanks to the water repellent coating, crease recovery construction, and stain resistant finish. In short, you’re sorted for a full celebratory day, all the while looking as stylish as can be.
Uniqlo
Uniqlo
Wool-Like AirSense Suit
£69.90Uniqlo (Jacket)
£39.90Uniqlo (Trousers)
- Fabrication: Textile (AirSense)
- Sizes: Jacket XXS-3XL, Trousers 28-40
- Colours: Navy, grey, black
If you're not yet au fait with Uniqlo's genius AirSense then let us introduce you. This close-to-magical textile creation has the appearance of natural material (in this case, wool) but won't overheat you and won't need to be dry cleaned. It's great for the office, it's great for the weekend and — paired with a crisp white dress shirt and silk tie or loud camp collar shirt — it's ideal for a wedding.
Suitsupply
Suitsupply
Tailored Fit Milano Suit
£899Suitsupply
- Fabrication: Wool blend
- Sizes: 42-60
- Colours: Brown
A suit doesn’t necessarily need to be custom made to tick the boxes for premium quality and fit. This rings especially true if sourcing from somewhere like Suitsupply, which shapes its silhouettes with the most flattering tailored fits that your mid-range budget could ask for. A fine example of this in action, the Milano is assembled from a luxurious blend of wool and silk, centred with the most stunning set of peak lapels, and coloured in a rich chocolate brown shade. Heads will be turned.
Hawes & Curtis
Hawes & Curtis
1913 Tailored Fit Suit
£549Hawes & Curtis
- Fabrication: Wool
- Sizes: Jacket 36-48, Trousers 30-42
- Colours: Green, blue
Hawes & Curtis’ premium 1913 collection is filled with a multitude of suits to see you through weddings in the most dapper of manners. Our favourite from the current offerings, this dusty green design is made from 100 per cent wool, shaped to a slim, single-breasted silhouette, and features a softly etched pattern on top for some extra visual depth. Stitched to also ensure a good amount of breathability upon wear, rest assured you’ll be comfortable for the entire day and night.
Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Double Breasted Linen Blend Suit
£2,200Mr Porter (Jacket)
£620Mr Porter (Trousers)
- Fabrication: Linen/cotton/silk-blend
- Sizes: 36-46
- Colours: Beige
When it comes to dapper suiting, few designers can compete with the excellence served by Ralph Lauren. Part of Purple Label, the subsidiary that offers his most premium sartorial ensembles, this double-breasted design merges a luxury trio of textures in its construction: linen, cotton and silk. Blended together to grant maximum softness and breathability, finishing details include an immaculate set of peak lapels, front pressed trouser creases, and traditional flap pockets.
Cos
Cos
Satin Collar Wool Suit
£229Cos (Jacket)
£119Cos (Trousers)
- Fabrication: RWS Wool
- Sizes: Jacket 44-54, Trousers 44-54
- Colours: Black
A black suit is always a failsafe option for wedding attire, but if you want to stand out amongst the rest, we suggest opting for a more contemporary ensemble. Enter this set by Cos. Reflecting the brand’s flair for modern craftsmanship, it’s shaped with a slightly looser silhouette than most (bringing a more nonchalant impression while still keeping you elegant) and is etched with satin detailing across the lapels. Pair it with your best black shirt for an assured monotone stance.
Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer
Prince Of Wales Check Suit
£140Marks & Spencer
- Fabrication: Viscose blend
- Sizes: Jacket 38-48, Trousers 32-42
- Colours: Beige
When it comes to affordable suiting, Marks & Spencer knows how to provide. With a collection of classic sets that don’t require a hefty investment, the high street brand’s latest single-breasted style is our top pick for the imminent spring season: clad in a beautiful beige shade, decorated with a classic Prince of Wales check, and fused with added stretch for pure comfort. Coming in at under £150 for the full set, it’s nothing short of a sartorial steal.
Toast
Toast
Overdyed Micro Houndstooth Suit
£315Toast (Jacket)
£205Toast (Trousers)
- Fabrication: Cotton
- Sizes: XS-XL
- Colours: Oil green
Not all weddings demand a supremely formal suit. In many modern cases, it’s more about showcasing your personal style preferences in a tailored manner, and if those align with workwear sensibilities, our top suggestion is this Toast suit. Pulling from the dress code through its overdyed cotton fabrication and patch pocket detailing, it’s also woven with a micro houndstooth pattern to level up its frame in an elegant manner. Big yes.
How do we select our favourite wedding guest suits?
So, how exactly do we choose what constitutes the best wedding guest suits for men in 2026? Simple. We know our stuff, we do our research, and we get out there to experience as much product as possible.
Our section head of menswear for GQ Recommends, Heidi Quill, is obsessed with clothes. Joining British GQ in 2026, Heidi might primarily look after clothing content, but she spends a healthy amount of time up to her neck in samples, checking product for the very best quality, price and design, all before recommending it to you. That includes knowing everything there is to know about a good wedding guest suit.
The key to a good wedding guest suit, as determined by our team of contributing writers and freelancers (Faye Fearon, Jessie Atkinson), is something you feel comfortable in all day long. After all, you're in for a few good hours of eating, drinking, and being merry.
What are men wearing to weddings in 2026?
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The spectrum of style directions stretches far and wide in 2026, but when it comes to weddings, a suit is still the best and most respectful way to go. That being said, a simple black single-breasted ensemble isn’t the only option to embrace (thought it may be a classic and failsafe one). From double-breasted beige designs to single-breasted pastel sets, your options are pretty far-reaching, dress code allowing. With summer wedding season in mind, we suggest investing in a set crafted entirely from linen, or at least a linen-blend. This natural fibre is lightweight, breathable, and drapes fluidly across the natural lines of the body. All of these things make it the perfect companion in hot weather.
As for styling: this should be dictated by where your upcoming wedding is taking place. If it’s a more traditional, formal setting, centre your suit with a timeless white button down shirt, accessorised with either a single toned or printed tie, depending on your personal taste. For the base, you’ll need some decent leather formal shoes, and you can then finish the look with thoughtful accessories like an old-school pocket square or, if your shirt is double-cuffed, a good pair of cufflinks.
Now, if your event falls into the more modern category – particularly those in outdoor, sunny settings – you can still choose to pair your suit with a shirt, but here you have the option of leaving the tie aside and unbuttoning a tad. In this setting, a smart-casual camp collar shirt can also work beautifully.
All in all, just make sure that you have a stylish suit, and the rest will follow. For tips of the best on the current market, this is where our above selection comes into play.
What's better for a wedding, a two-piece or a three-piece suit?
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The answer to whether a two- or three-piece suit is better as a wedding guest largely depends on two key factors: the nature of the event, and your own personal inclination.
If you're open to wearing either a two- or three-piece suit, allow the setting of your day to inform your decision: a traditional church wedding, for example, is much more amenable to a waistcoat. The same can be said for a black tie wedding, for which a dapper tuxedo in three piece form would align perfectly.
On the flip side, more and more weddings today are taking place in contemporary settings, as well as on sunnier foreign soil. Dress codes for these kind of days tend to be more open to all kinds of tailored silhouettes, making a two-piece suit a perfect option.
The second factor we mentioned: your own personal style. A three-piece suit may not be to your usual tailored taste, and if that’s the case, definitely don’t force it. The swiftest alternative, particularly if your event emphasises a higher level of dress, would be a double-breasted design, as this appears sharp and formal without the need for an additional piece underneath.
Ultimately, the decision is yours. So ask yourself: what are you most comfortable in?
What should I wear to a black tie wedding?
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Well, and this might sound obvious, you really ought to wear black tie to a black tie wedding. But what does that involve as such? Allow us to paraphrase our own (much more detailed) black tie guide and say that you'll need a black (pressed, we beg) tux, a white dress shirt, a pair of black formal shoes and always a bow tie. Job done.
What should I wear to a more casual wedding?
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Maybe this is a second wedding, a more relaxed wedding, or the union of that envy-inducing cool couple that's oh so laissez-faire: either way, it's a more casual affair. For a more relaxed dress code, the best suits for men at the event will take a more modified approach to the typical formal style associated with nuptials. Think about swapping out your dress shirt for a polo shirt or a short-sleeved shirt, and your formal brogues for the more louche, Parisian, loafer.
What should I wear to a summer wedding?
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Lest you spend the whole of the reception with your arms pinned to your sides for fear of sweat patches, we'd suggest trading in your woollen constructions for a lightweight, Italian-inspired linen option. A growing fascination within tailoring, linen suits are all the rage, and you can pick up a louche linen pick in just about any silhouette your heart should desire. As for accessories, keep things simple, and stick to pale colours that will deflect the sun's powerful rays.
What should I wear to a non-Western wedding?
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Attending a traditional non-western wedding? Then it's time to throw out everything you thought you knew and majorly hit the books. You'll want to do some research here, as well as asking around your fellow wedding guests because in a number of cultures certain colours and silhouettes are to be stealthily avoided. Best to quiz the wedding party as to what's off/on the table.
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