For Men :  5 black tie dress code items you should consider

The Black Tie dress code for men is specific formal evening worn traditionally for more suave social occasions. It is essential that you nail the look best you can with simplicity and style.

The things to consider when pulling off this look are simplicity and perfect fit. Also, it is vital to maintain a youthful approach infused with individual choices whilst sticking to the classic guidelines of the dress code.

There are simple but intricate key factors to consider when perfecting Black Tie attire and we will be guiding you through the steps:

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Tuxedo jackets

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1.) The blazer: Go for clean, sleek lines, which keeps things minimal. Also, single-breasted dinner jackets are universally accepted and black uber stylish and timeless. However, there is something intriguing about a deep midnight blue tux.

It adds a simple twist to classic looks. You may consider a velvet dinner jacket as a worthy alternative. don’t forget though, that velvet blazer should be worn with subtle black pair of trousers for a balanced look. There are two types of lapels to consider in choosing a blazer:

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Peak lapel tuxedos

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2.) The Peak Lapel: This is the more popular style. They are well structured and are useful for showing off the broadness of shoulders and overall shape. Tux blazers with peak lapels are simple and work well with different body types and heights.

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Shawl lapel

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3.) The Shawl Lapel: Shawl tux jackets feature a smooth conjoined lapel. It is Sleek, clean and minimal, as it lends a sleeker, leaner shape to Black Tie looks. Remember the proportions in trying out this tux style, making sure your look works with  your build and the other parts of your attire.

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4.) The Trousers: Your trousers should match your tux jacket, except you opt for a velvet jacket, which should be worn with a balanced black pair of trousers. Make sure your trousers are hemmed; and not too long or too short. Tailoring tux trousers is important, and will make you look taller. Generally, a slim fit tux tends to work for most body types, and is classic, yet youthful.

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Dress shirts

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5.) The Dress Shirt: Again keep it simple. A classic white button down dress shirt is best. Keep things simple, ensure that it doesn’t distract from the other minimal elements of classic Black Tie attire.

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Dress shoes

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6.) The Dress Shoe: Patent leather dress shoes are perfect for Black Tie looks. Keep things simple, but highly youthful with shiny pairs of slightly narrow round-toed shoes. A shiny pair of shoes will add structure to looks, keeping looks minimal and dressy.

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The bowtie has to be right

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7.) The Bow Tie: Black Tie attire always calls for a bow tie. Matching your bow tie to the color of your tux is standard. However, do not feel restricted by this traditionalist rule. Go for classic coloured bow ties in various formal textures for a range on your Black Tie looks. Black Tie attire should always possess a classic vibe, but can be impacted by youthful styles and silhouettes.

Try out these simple guidelines when putting together your next black tie look and let us know what you think.