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Well you can go with either a traditional tie or you can wear a bow tie, both are appropriate. They both come in a varity of colors and styles to match your tuxedo.
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Is it appropriate for men to wear casual shoes to a black tie event?
No, it is not. A black tie event insinuates that tuxedos or very nice suits are the proper attire for the occasion. So men should be expected to dress like that, and women shouldn't wear short skirts or sleeveless dresses.
Can you buy a tuxedo with a vest and a tie?
Most shops that sell tuxedos also sell vests and ties to accompany them, so you can certainly buy them together. However they do not usually come as a set, you will have to pick them out separately.
Is it appropriate to wear a long tie with a tux?
Not really. A bow tie is the classic accessory to wear with a tuxedo.
Can a women wear a tuxedo to a black tie wedding?
No, it is not advisable for a woman to wear a tuxedo to a black tie wedding because tuxedos are meant to be worn by men. She could wear a simple black cocktail dress and if she likes instead of jewelry she could wear a black bow tie around her neck.
Do women have to wear black to a black tie event?
No. While men wear tuxedos--well-dressed men wear a black bow tie--women have more latitude. However, black is a popular color for women's evening-wear, given its simplicity and formality.
Is a dark suit considered as a formal evening wear?
Formal evening wear is usually black and white clothing. Men usually wear tuxedos or a tailcoat accompanied by a tie and a vest. Women will wear dresses.
What is a formal clothing that men might wear to a wedding or graduation?
Tuxedos are traditional formal attire for men. I would think that for a graduation you would wear a nice suit. If you are a guest at a wedding, you should ask the bride what to wear, a suit or tux. If the invitation says "black tie" that means a tuxedo.
What does black tie mean on a wedding invitation?
It means wearing very formal clothing. Men usually wear tuxedos, women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening clothes.
What kinds of occasions would it be considered suitable to wear a tuxedo vest and tie?
Tuxedo vests and ties are mostly reserved for formal evening affairs. An evening wedding, a formal New Year's Eve Dinner, an awards ceremony, all are appropriate.
Where can one rent formal wear in Chicago?
Black Tie Tuxes or Black Tie Formal Wear boasts they are voted Chicago's number one Tuxedo company. Also check out Discount Sarah's Bridal, Hi Life Tuxedos, After Hours Formal Wear and Luxury Looks & Consignments.
Is a seersucker suit appropriate for a noon wedding?
Yes, but don't wear a bow tie or any kind of tie with it.
Is it appropriate to wear a tuxedo with a conventional tie?
No. All fashion experts agree that the black self-tied bow tie is the only handsome and tasteful option for evening neckwear. While ill-informed celebrities have taken to wearing black four-in-hand ties (and worse) with their tuxedos, this page clearly proves the superiority of the bow tie: http://www.blacktieguide.com/Supplemental/Hollywood.htm Finally, James Bond has never worn a long tie with a tuxedo, and never will.
