Black Tie Attire

[BBC]

Invited for one of these events in another country

Does a black tie event require one to wear a Tuxedo specifically or can any formal suit be worn?

I don't own a Tux but I do have two suits (Black and light grey). Don't want to splurge on another.

Thanks

 

[Sepeng]

I'd rent a tux to be honest, either here or that side if possible.

 

[UrBaN963]

Traditionally, a tuxedo is the correct attire for a black tie event. Times are changing so you could probably get away with a nice black suit. That said, there's just something about wearing a tux which is great. I'd go tux and bow tie if you're able to.

 

[Nithan15]

I would go a black fitted suit , crisp white shirt and a tie

 

[Cray]

Tux and bow tie would be my choice if not excessively expensive. But apparently the black tie dress code is flexible.

https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/...-black-white-tie-events-decoded-a4018121.html

 

[R13...]

All black is the only way. The correct way.

 

[ninjaman509]

This is where it would have been ideal to consult Michael

 

[ArmatageShanks]

Kort broek en plakkies tjom

You must represent ekse.

 

[UrBaN963]

All black is the only way. The correct way.

Only if you're on a mission and The Continental is nearby.

 

[Mzezman]

All black is the only way. The correct way.

#matteblackeverything

 

[Snyper564]

This is where it would have been ideal to consult Michael

#neverforget

 

[3WA]

Rent it that side.

If possible, loop the BBC around your neck and let people think it’s a gag tie.

 

[bwana]

Invited for one of these events in another country

Does a black tie event require one to wear a Tuxedo specifically or can any formal suit be worn?

I don't own a Tux but I do have two suits (Black and light grey). Don't want to splurge on another.

Thanks

I presume an evening event. But where? It doesn't pay to be vague. Different countries have different expectations.

 

[BBC]

I presume an evening event. But where? It doesn't pay to be vague. Different countries have different expectations.

Starts in the afternoon till 11pm

Australia, Sydney

 

[koffiejunkie]

Two things:

1) Contact them and ask to clarify. Terms like "black tie", "formal", "tux", "dinner jacket" are used differently in different countries, so it's a useful way to phrase the question. For example, in some countries "dinner jacket" just means a white tux, where elsewhere it's a different style of jacket/trousers.

2) Find out if you can rent one at the destination. These things are expensive.

 

[Snyper564]

Starts in the afternoon till 11pm

Australia, Sydney

I'm curious why not just call or mail that side just tell them you want to ensure correct attire. Get correct attire sorted.

Otherwise it's all speculation...

 

[BBC]

I'd rent a tux to be honest, either here or that side if possible.

At $180 to $200 - no way in hell

 

[bwana]

Starts in the afternoon till 11pm

Australia, Sydney

Your black suit with [white] shirt and a tie - preferably black - should be fine in the colonies.

 

[epah]

Starts in the afternoon till 11pm

Australia, Sydney

If you are going to Sydney then you better get a proper Tux else they will call you a Bogan from the western suburbs. Those people are very classist.

 

[Sepeng]

At $180 to $200 - no way in hell

I get that; but if you don't want to buy or rent one then your only options are to wear what you've got.

Typically the invite would give information on what attire is acceptable. Look I reckon a black suit and tie should be OK; most likely most will be wearing a tux depending on the event but I'm sure there''ll be others with random blazers, dinner jackets so you won't stand out which is a good thing.

For black tie event and if I was wearing a normal suit, I'd go regular tie and not bow-tie, else the collar might not 100% gel.