Six signs of a true black-tie master!
1. Your tux is not a rental; the poor fit and finish of rented tuxedos ruin the elegance of black tie. Buying your own is worth the investment!
2. You're wearing the proper shirt; standard dress shirts are for suits and sport coats. A proper Black-tie shirt features holes for shirt studs and French cuffs for cuff links--bonus points if yours match!
3. You're wearing the proper tie; black neckties are for funerals, not tuxedos. With very few exceptions, you should be wearing a black bow tie--but there are still options here, like the ones we sell at Fort Belvedere!
4. You've incorporated some color; your tie should be black, but a colorful pocket square, boutonniere, or pair of socks is a great way to inject some lively personality.
5. You're wearing a waist covering; a waistcoat or cummerbund will help your frame to look more masculine, and it's another great way to add some color. Don't leave your waistline bare unless...
6. Your jacket is double-breasted; in a sea of single-breasted tuxedo jackets, a well-fitted double-breasted jacket is sure to get you some compliments and admirers.
For more information on black-tie mastery, check out our full-length video!
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