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My invitation says "Black Tie." What does that mean?

If the event says "Black Tie", you are expected to wear a tuxedo. However, you do not specifically have to wear a "black tie" with your formal ensemble. You are at liberty to wear any colored tie that you desire. The same applies to your vest or cumm

My invitation says "Black Tie Preferred," What does that mean?

Invitations stating Black Tie preferred are for semi-formal events where the host and most guests will be wearing tuxedos. The "preferred" part of the invitation really means "wear a tuxedo"(any type of tuxedo except Tails). The host is having a posh

What does "White Tie" mean?

White Tie events are also known as full dress events. This event requires a black tailcoat and trousers to be worn with a white pique wingtip tux shirt. A white pique tuxedo vest and matching bowtie and white studs and cufflinks completes the look. T

Is there a "tuxedo glossary"?

JACKETS. Tails or tailcoat. Yep, these tails are talking to you. The eponymous tails actually have tails, with a two- to six-button front. Generally worn at ultra-formal evening weddings. Tuxedo. A tuxedo jacket can be single-breasted (with a one- to