I'm a nearly-30-year-old man getting confirmed. What do I wear?

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I’ve got a dark blue suit, it’s basically the color of the AF dress blues (I thought it looked good and didn’t realize that it was almost the same color until I got home and my wife pointed it out haha) but the lapel has a little bit of a gloss to it. I wear it with brown leather boots and a red tie. Does that sound like a weird choice to anyone? Confirmation + first communion + convalidation of my marriage.
 
Baho said:
I’ve got a dark blue suit, it’s basically the color of the AF dress blues (I thought it looked good and didn’t realize that it was almost the same color until I got home and my wife pointed it out haha) but the lapel has a little bit of a gloss to it. I wear it with brown leather boots and a red tie. Does that sound like a weird choice to anyone? Confirmation + first communion + convalidation of my marriage.
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If you would normally wear that for dressy occasions it is perfectly OK to wear it to the completion of your sacraments of initiation and your marriage.
 
I think that sounds perfectly appropriate and by the way, thank you for your service to our country!
Best wishes and congratulations on joining the Church! I did that in 2008, and I’m so glad I did.
 
My opinion…this is a very special occasion and proper attire is a must! You will feel special…I am a woman, and men always look their best in a dark suit with a crisp white shirt and a nice silk tie. Oh, black polished shoes…this should match the elegant, conservative dress your wife will hopefully wear. A black suit can be used for many, many events in the future. I hope you and your wife will say a special prayer prior.
May God Bless the two of you!
 
Baho said:
I don’t want to sound lazy but… if you link a suggestion I’ll probably buy it. My wife and I are being confirmed, receiving first communion and having our marriage convalidated next month. What should I be wearing? I want to be comfortable without being too casual and nice looking without going too overboard. No idea what the cultural norms are.

FWIW I have asked my RCIA instructor but, based on the comments on my last thread, she sometimes gives questionable advice so I’m double checking with you nice folks.
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Black suit, white shirt, and tie.
For your wife maybe a white or cream dress. Think wedding day, but down a notch.
 
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A black suit can be used for many, many events in the future.
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@ [AdamP88]

Seriously, avoid black suits. They rarely look good. Navy blue and charcoal grey are the most versatile colors. Ask anyone who works with suits.
 
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