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Anonymous wrote:I would get him a suit. I don't believe in letting little kids "get away with" dressing down. He can take off the jacket after the ceremony, for the reception.

Agree.
Like just buy a suit. Don't be cheap OMG.

For a different perspective—my fancy waspy family would contend at it is kind of trashy/low-class to put a little boy in a regular suit. Suits like that are for older boys and men. Either an Eton suit or khakis/button-down would be more appropriate. A blazer maybe.

No. An Eton suit is correct until about 7-8. After that they should be in suits. Letting a little boy dress down is not the correct etiquette. He’s either in an Eton suit or a suit.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would get him a suit. I don't believe in letting little kids "get away with" dressing down. He can take off the jacket after the ceremony, for the reception.

Yeah, it looks louche.
And it looks like the parents couldn't be bothered.

There’s probably truth to that - I wouldn’t be bothered to buy a kid a suit jacket just to please someone like you. The bride, groom and young people in attendance will not care.

Why is what a child wears less significant than how the adults dress?

Because they are a child.

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Anonymous wrote:I love this look with the paperboy hat here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1346880448/tweed-newsboy-cap-skinny-leather?ref=share_ios_native_controlP

That is one of the dumbest things I've ever seen. Truly. That poor child looks like a damn chimney sweep.

Costume for Newsies.

Wuxtry, wuxtry, read all about it.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would get him a suit. I don't believe in letting little kids "get away with" dressing down. He can take off the jacket after the ceremony, for the reception.

Agree.
Like just buy a suit. Don't be cheap OMG.

For a different perspective—my fancy waspy family would contend at it is kind of trashy/low-class to put a little boy in a regular suit. Suits like that are for older boys and men. Either an Eton suit or khakis/button-down would be more appropriate. A blazer maybe.

I am neither fancy nor WASP, but I agree. Putting a small child in a suit is inappropriate and try-hard.

Anonymous wrote:Khakis, button down white or blue shirt, tie, navy sports coat, loafers with socks. Take off the coat and tie after the ceremony.

This is the standard dressy outfit for boys age 1-100.

Signed,

Boy mom

Anonymous wrote:What did you end up picking out OP?

I honestly don't know, these responses are all over the place haha. I really do appreciate all the feedback though! I'm glad I have another couple of months to decide. Oh and for those wondering why we're bringing him along, he is close with the groom, it's a family wedding and he was specifically invited. Thanks all!

What did you end up picking out OP?

Khakis, white button down shirt, tie, blue blazer. Go to Nordstrom or Brooks Brothers. Nice shoes like sebagos or loafers for ceremony and pictures. He can change into sneakers and take off tie and blazer once ceremony and pictures are done

you can get a cat and jack suit from target if you think a suit would look good! You can also get khaki pants, Oxford shirts and tie there or at old navy , or carter's or children's place - they all sell school uniform pieces.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love this look with the paperboy hat here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1346880448/tweed-newsboy-cap-skinny-leather?ref=share_ios_native_controlP

I absolutely LOVE this. Kids provide levity to weddings and should be allowed to be whimsically dressed!

The kid is 7, not 2. This would look ridiculous. Go to zara, op. I bought my son a cute and comfy medium blue suit in an interesting fabric from here and paired with a white button down and tie

Aha. My mistake. By the ripe age of 7, we expect him to be an MD at a quant hedge fund.

🙄

H&M has a 3-piece set for $40 as well as all the separates you might need. My vote is formal with bow tie and cool boots or sneakers.

https://www2.hm.com/en_us/kids/boys/clothing/party-occasion.html

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Anonymous wrote:I would get him a suit. I don't believe in letting little kids "get away with" dressing down. He can take off the jacket after the ceremony, for the reception.

Agree.
Like just buy a suit. Don't be cheap OMG.

For a different perspective—my fancy waspy family would contend at it is kind of trashy/low-class to put a little boy in a regular suit. Suits like that are for older boys and men. Either an Eton suit or khakis/button-down would be more appropriate. A blazer maybe.

Shoes, khakis, button down, vest, bow tie, combed hair=perfect.
Consignment or thrift stores.
Make sure ties are child-sized.

A suit or, worse, a tux to me feels off. And a suit would be outgrown before a second wear.

I don’t think you have to go the British royalty shorts look.

Anonymous wrote:I would get him a suit. I don't believe in letting little kids "get away with" dressing down. He can take off the jacket after the ceremony, for the reception.

Agree.
Like just buy a suit. Don't be cheap OMG.

For a 7 year old?

Khakis and a buttoned shirt is fine.