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In certain professions and social circles, the Christmas season brings along several invitations to black tie events. Many people love to host formal evening weddings around the Christmas holidays that may require black tie attire. If you feel a little uncertain about what exactly constitutes black tie dress, you're not alone! Thousands of people just like you search the Internet every day to get information on what exactly a black tie dress code means. Following are a few tips to help you better understand the basics of dressing for a black tie affair.
The simplest explanation of black tie dress is that it means wear a tuxedo. A black tuxedo with a black bow tie is always appropriate. In modern times, variations on the classic black tux are often acceptable. A white tuxedo jacket looks smart if you are attending a formal function that is being hosted during the day or in an outdoor venue. Dark accent colors are also acceptable for black tie events if you know the guests and hosts are not completely serious. Bow ties and cummerbunds or vests can be chosen in colors such as burgundy, dark blue, deep purple, or even a very dark green may be acceptable.
Many people who do not need to wear tuxedos often decide to rent instead of buy. Rental stores are readily available, but call around to get the best price. To rent all the pieces, jacket, pant, shirt, cummerbund or vest, shoes, and bow tie, you can expect to spend between $75 and $100.
If you intend to attend more than a handful of black tie events over a few-year period, you may want to consider purchasing a tux. You can buy a classic wool tuxedo in the neighborhood of $500. Don't waste money buying a tuxedo made of synthetic materials. Wool is always fashionable no matter the current style trends or time of year you are wearing it. Buy the highest quality wool you can afford and make sure and keep the cut classic.
Rental tuxedos are most typically a synthetic wool blend. These materials do not breathe as easily, but they are cheaper for the rental company to purchase and upkeep. Most people with a keen eye for fashion will quickly notice if you wear a tuxedo made from substandard materials, so if you want to dress to impress, be sure and go with a 100% wool tux in a super 140 wool or higher number. The higher the number; the finer the wool.
If the event is super formal and conservative, don't take chances on wearing color. A black bow tie and other accessories are always appropriate and sophisticated. While wearing a bow tie with a tuxedo is sometimes an acceptable option, don't stray away from the bow tie unless you are absolutely certain it won't look out of place. Think of the reviews of men's attire at black tie, red carpet events in Hollywood. Many men take chances at these events, sometimes with stellar reviews and sometimes they end up on the worst dressed list. The men who choose to wear a very standard tux and stick to black and white may not be seen as fashion forward but they are also never ridiculed by the fashion elite.
Accessories for black tie apparel are something many men feel unsure of. Cuff links are always a great way to accessorize, but be careful when selecting. Make sure they are not overly ornate and that they match and other jewelry you intend to wear such as a watch. Even your belt buckle should be in the same metallic as your watch and cuff links. Shoes should always be real leather and perfectly polished. Some tuxedos call for a crisp pocket square-most traditionally in white for a black jacket and black for a white jacket.
For more helpful dress code advice visit Pohl's mens fashion blog. Besides writing articles on what to wear, Pohl is the owner and founder of Ties-Necktie.com. Pohl has a passion for fine neckties which convinced him to open his own online necktie retailer in 2007. Today Ties-Necktie.com has established itself as one of the world's premier necktie and bow tie retailer. You will find a wide selection of most designer neckties as well as cuff link sets, pocket squares, and bow ties.
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