Can You Wear Elevator Shoes to a Wedding? A Guide for Grooms and Guests

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Can You Wear
Elevator Shoes to a Wedding?
A Guide for Grooms and Guests

For men who want a natural, polished look in photos, in a suit, and while standing: this guide explains how to choose discreet elevator shoes for a wedding.

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“Is it acceptable to wear elevator shoes to a wedding?”

Many men want to appear naturally taller at a wedding, whether to look better in photos as the groom or to make their suit look more polished as a guest.

In short, wearing elevator shoes to a wedding is perfectly acceptable. However, precisely because it is a formal occasion, the wrong choice can make the shoes look out of place.

This article explains how both grooms and guests can choose discreet, natural-looking elevator shoes for a wedding.

What You Will Learn

1. Whether elevator shoes can look natural at a wedding
2. Recommended lifts and designs for grooms
3. How wedding guests should choose a pair
4. What to consider for a discreet look
5. LEVANO models suited to weddings

There is nothing inherently unnatural about wearing elevator shoes to a wedding.

Photos, your posture, and the overall balance of your suit draw more attention than usual at a wedding. Looking slightly taller can make the lines of your jacket and trousers appear more balanced and give your overall outfit a cleaner look.

At a formal event, however, it is best to avoid a design that looks conspicuously thick-soled. When choosing a pair, look for a dress-shoe style, a black colorway, and a sleek silhouette to keep the appearance natural.

Grooms appear in many photos on their wedding day, so posture and overall proportions are especially important.

When wearing a tuxedo or suit in particular, a little extra height at the feet can balance the overall line and help create a more polished appearance in photos.

For grooms, we recommend a formal dress-shoe style with a 7cm–8cm lift. A natural-looking dress shoe can provide a substantial increase in apparent height while fitting the atmosphere of a wedding.

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A guest does not need to stand out as much as the groom, but a wedding is still an occasion when you may want your suit to look naturally polished.

For guests, we recommend a 5cm–6cm lift or a natural-looking loafer or dress-shoe style. Rather than maximizing lift, choose a sleek design that is unlikely to draw attention.

Loafers, which are not overly formal, can be an especially practical option for a friend's wedding or the reception after-party.

To make elevator shoes look natural at a wedding, your trouser length and the way you walk matter as well as the shoes themselves.

LEVANO WEDDING COLLECTION

For Those Who Want a Natural Style Boost at a Wedding

LEVANO offers elevator shoes that pair easily with suits and formal occasions. Both grooms and guests can choose discreet height-boosting dress shoes that suit their needs.

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