Weddings are joyful celebrations of love—but if you’re attending as a guest, figuring out what to wear can come with its fair share of fashion dilemmas. One of the most common yet surprisingly complex style questions for men is: Can you wear white to a wedding? At first glance, white might seem like a safe and stylish choice. It’s crisp, clean, and looks great in photos. But the answer isn’t black and white (pun intended).

Wearing white as a male guest can be seen as a fashion-forward move—or a major faux pas—depending on a number of important factors, including the.