My BIL's ( wife's brother) son is getting married in summer. His wife is calling all the relatives and telling and hinting them that all the male relives are required to wear a western style suit for the wedding ceremony .
I have stopped wearing suits long time ago once I got into IT field. I like this field because it is low maintenance and comfy when it comes to a dress code. For ages I was wearing jeans and polo shirts. Then at this place they have business casual dress code for 4 days and on Friday we can wear jeans. So I have no suits or ties. Now I have two or three alternatives. 1. Rent most expensive looking suit ( but i feel so ewwwww at the thought of it) 2. Waste my hard earned money in this bad economic times to buy a suit and then never wear it again. 3. Do not go to the wedding but my angel like wife will feel it. 4. Be a non conformist and make my In laws mad, although we never had that kind of feelings against each other, they love me , I love them. 5. Tell them if they want everybody to buy the suit they should buy one , but I am too nice to tell her off. 6. Mail my dilema to Dear Abby. 7. Borrow a suit and tie from a friend. But none of my friends is same height and weight as I am. Most of them have belly , I do not have a belly.
So my Life1 comrades help me out , give me some ideas and advice .
Answer:
Buy a suit. Something that is traditional and will always stay in style. A nice shirt, tie and formal socks.
You seem like the type who likes to be in shape so you're weight may not be changing much in years to come. Think about it, you may have to attend Khumar's or AE's wedding in the near future... you could wear the same suit there.