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What to Wear for a Black Tie Event
What to Wear for a Black Tie Event
Black tie or formal events are not a big favorite by most men. But there are special occasions and events that a man needs to attend that require a more formal outfit and the usual business suit won’t do. These black tie events are so special that they even have a specific dress code.
Here is what you are expected to wear in a black tie event:
A tuxedo or dinner jacket
A tuxedo jacket or dinner jacket is definitely not the same as a suit coat. The most common and popular tuxedo or dinner jacket style is a single-breasted jacket without slits at the back of the jacket. An austere “shawl” lapel that extends in a simple band from the button and around the neck is the most typical black tie choice. Another lapel preference of some men for a black tie affair is the more stylish peaked lapels with upward points close to the collar. For black tie affairs, however, the name of the game is simple sophistication and the austere shawl lapel is more appropriate so as not to attract too much attention. Black is the typical color of a tuxedo or dinner jacket with either a grosgrain or satin lapel facings. Some men prefer midnight blue but like the peaked lapel, is also a more attention grabber color for a dinner jacket. White dinner jackets are also formal wear but not for a black tie affair.
Formal trousers
A tuxedo or dinner jacket should be teamed or paired off with formal trousers. The formal trousers should be made from the same fabric as the jacket with seams done in the same fabric as the facing of the lapel. A slim strip of fabric or a single braid is the most conventional and most common seam embellishment. Formal trousers do not have cuffs since it will get in the way of the seam decoration. Most formal trousers are designed with pleated fronts and sits high on the waist. It is meant to be worn with a cummerbund and should not be belted.
