A Thread post questioning men wearing football jerseys to weddings sparks heated debate among Malaysian netizens, with many stressing etiquette, respect and proper attire for formal events.
A Thread post by user @mnizaaa has sparked a lively debate among Malaysians after she questioned whether it was appropriate for a man to attend a wedding wearing a football jersey.
In her post, she expressed disbelief over seeing men turn up at wedding receptions dressed in jerseys and casual round-neck T-shirts, asking if basic effort and respect for the occasion no longer mattered. The topic quickly gained traction, with netizens flooding the comments section to share their views on dressing etiquette for formal events.
Many agreed that weddings deserve a certain level of respect. zaidimahathawa commented: “Men, please get used to wearing a shirt when attending someone’s event. At least look presentable.”
“Don’t wear jerseys and round-neck shirts. At least wear a collared shirt. Or better, wear Baju Melayu. It’s not haram to wear that, but it’s about respecting the event. Give some effort,” yusri.yusuf commented.
Some pointed out that suitable options are easily available. 5ivefeet2wo suggested: “At least a kurta would look presentable as an option if wearing a full set of Baju Melayu feels too troublesome for a wedding.”
“Exactly. It’s not that you can’t, but it’s just completely disrespectful. They’ve spent RM60k on the wedding to make it look good, and some people turn up with a ‘RM5 single meal’ mindset,” nabilah.hmzh commented.
“Yes, it should be formal. At least wear proper shoes or a collared shirt. I don’t like it when people attend weddings in slippers, even if it’s in the village. Wear a kurta with shoes, then you’ll look polite,” wanzalzal_ added.
Offering a practical solution, abangzahid joked: “If you’re unsure, call the host and ask if you can wear a jersey. If they say yes, then wear it. And men, invest a little. There are wrinkle-free kurtas online for RM15 to RM20. You’ll look much smarter.”
The debate has since divided opinions online, but one thing is clear — for many Malaysians, dressing appropriately for a wedding is still a matter of basic courtesy and respect.
The Sun Malaysia
