{"id":476,"date":"2024-11-22T16:55:34","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T16:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tiesrus.co.uk\/blog\/?p=476"},"modified":"2024-11-22T16:55:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T16:55:34","slug":"what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiesrus.tqt.io\/blog\/2024\/11\/22\/what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event\/","title":{"rendered":"What to wear to a black tie event?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the party season in full swing, there\u2019s a good chance you may have been invited to a black tie event or two. \u00a0Whether it\u2019s corporate or social, first impressions count, so let us help you dress to impress with the ultimate black tie guide from Ties R Us.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a black tie event?<\/b><\/p>\n

So you\u2019ve got the invitation, you\u2019re looking forward to the night, then you suddenly stop and think, hang on a minute, what is a black tie event? \u00a0If like us, your mind instantly conjures up ideas of James Bond or celebrity red carpet events then, to be honest, you\u2019re not a million miles away. \u00a0A formal event? Yes. A chance to look and feel your best? Also yes. A reason to panic? No no no. A black-tie event is a special occasion that requires a step up from your usual night out ensemble. \u00a0An important business event, prestigious awards ceremony or a New Years Eve ball are just some of the reasons to host a black-tie event, all of which give you the chance to shine, and we don\u2019t just mean your shoes! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What to wear to a black tie event?<\/b><\/p>\n

While we appreciate you may not have black tie attire in your everyday wardrobe, it\u2019s easy to create the perfect outfit depending on the level of formality that is required. \u00a0Sometimes a black tie is optional, meaning a formal dress code is expected but you won\u2019t be turned away if you don\u2019t have a bow tie, a sharp suit will be perfectly fine, or a 3 piece if you want to take it to the next level. \u00a0\u00a0However, on other occasions you\u2019ll need the works, so let’s break it down. . .<\/span><\/p>\n

Trousers –<\/b> Black, smart, crisp and clean. \u00a0Trousers should be well fitting, erring on the side of a slimmer fit as opposed to a wide leg because no-one wants to look like a scene out of Big wearing their Dad\u2019s suit!<\/span><\/p>\n

Jacket –<\/b> \u00a0The famous dinner jacket, or tuxedo as it\u2019s also known, complete with satin or silk lapels and of course, single-breasted. \u00a0For a modern twist you could opt for a velvet jacket or even a glitzy jacket if it\u2019s \u201ccreative black tie\u201d, but if in doubt stick with what you know and keep it simple in black.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shirt –<\/b> A white dress shirt with winged collars for the bow tie is a must. \u00a0A pleated front is optional but adds a little extra sophistication. It\u2019s not often you get the chance to go all out, so go for the pleats we say.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bow tie –<\/b> A <\/span>black bow tie<\/span><\/a>, to match the suit, naturally. \u00a0Hand-tied or elasticated is perfectly acceptable as long as it\u2019s straight. \u00a0At Ties R Us, we stock a selection of handmade satin bow\u00a0<\/span>ties to complement the satin of the jacket lapels perfectly. \u00a0You could even at a <\/span>satin pocket square<\/span><\/a> too, for a little extra definition. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cufflinks – \u00a0<\/b>Understated. \u00a0A little bling is ok but novelty or brightly coloured cufflinks are not. \u00a0If your shirt has black buttons, then black cufflinks would be an ideal match but if your shirt has white or covered buttons, a simple cufflink will suffice. \u00a0We recommend keeping things monochrome in black and white for a super smooth look. <\/span><\/p>\n

Shoes –<\/b> Dark, preferably black, clean and tidy. \u00a0Don\u2019t let your shoes let you down when the rest of your attire is impeccable. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/b><\/p>\n

The dinner jacket dates back to 1865 when the Prince of Wales ordered a short midnight blue jacket as an alternative to the more formal tailcoat which the upper class wore every evening, how ironic. \u00a0Originally known as less formal evening wear, the dinner jacket eventually became socially accepted and the tailcoat was limited to extremely formal occasions. Moving onto more recent times, black tie styling has changed throughout the decades, but the importance remains the same. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What to wear to a black tie wedding?<\/b><\/p>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love a good wedding? \u00a0A chance to dress up, share an intimate day with the special couple and then, of course, party the night away. \u00a0But if you\u2019ve been invited to a black tie wedding<\/a>, that’s a whole different ball game. Don\u2019t expect to see knee slides on the dance floor at a black tie wedding, this is a formal event, with no exceptions. \u00a0Men are expected to wear formal black tie attire unless stated otherwise and women are expected to wear a formal gown. So if you have been invited to a black tie wedding then simply refer to the above guide, to ensure you arrive in style . . . just be careful not to outdo the groom!\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What not to wear to a Black Tie event?<\/b><\/p>\n

We’ve taken you through the do’s, now lets go through the don’t’s of black tie formal events. A standard business suit usually isn’t suitable for an event of this nature, you should opt for something more elevated. It’s also wise to avoid bright colours and patterns especially on shirts. Casual clothes are a definite no-no, such as jeans or trainers – these are considered inappropriate for a black tie event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now you have our best tips for black tie attire – see our full range of ties<\/a> to perfectly compliment your prime black tie ensemble.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With the party season in full swing, there\u2019s a good chance you may have been invited to a black tie event or two. \u00a0Whether it\u2019s corporate or social, first impressions count, so let us help you dress to impress with the ultimate black tie guide from Ties R Us. What is a black tie event? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":479,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-476","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-style-guide"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tiesrus.tqt.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tiesrus.tqt.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tiesrus.tqt.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tiesrus.tqt.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tiesrus.tqt.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=476"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tiesrus.tqt.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/476\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tiesrus.tqt.io\/blog\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tiesrus.tqt.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=476"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tiesrus.tqt.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=476"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tiesrus.tqt.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}