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Essential Black Tie Components The Tuxedo Jacket: Fabric: Traditionally wool with satin facing on the lapels Color: Classic black is standard, though midnight blue is a traditional alternative Lapels: Peak or shawl lapels are traditional (notch lapels are considered less formal) Buttons: Single-button closure is most traditional, though modern two-button styles are acceptable The Trousers: Must match the jacket in fabric and color Feature a satin stripe down the outside of each leg No cuffs (plain bottoms) Designed to be worn with suspenders (side tabs acceptable on modern styles) The Shirt: Crisp white formal shirt with a piqu or pleated front French cuffs for cufflinks Wing collar or turndown collar (turndown is more common in American black tie) Traditionally fastened with shirt studs rather than buttons Neckwear: Black bow tie in the same fabric as the lapel facing (satin or grosgrain) Hand-tied is best (pre-tied options tend to look stiff) Waist Covering: Either a cummerbund or formal vest (not both) Traditionally in black to match the bow tie Cummerbund pleats face upward Footwear: Patent leather or highly polished calfskin formal shoes Opera pumps are traditional but uncommon Plain-toe oxfords are the modern standard Black over-the-calf socks are the best choice for a highly formal event Seasonal and Time Considerations Summer black tie allows for some acceptable variations, including: White dinner jacket with black trousers Lighter weight fabrics Occasionally, subtle texture in accessories Wearing no-show socks and showing some ankle at less-formal events Evening black tie (after 6 PM) is traditionally more formal than daytime formal events, which may allow for: Dark suits instead of tuxedos for daytime formal events More variation in accessories for daytime events Semi-Formal Decoded Semi-formal attire offers more flexibility while still maintaining an elevated appearance appropriate for special occasions
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Member Fit Notes Size Worn: 12 Usual Size: 12 Size 12 5' 4" 170 lbs Straight & narrow 36B 39 yrs Great "go-to" This fits like all of DVF's classic wrap dresses
The cap sleeves also dont have to think about what your arms look like in photos
Overall, the suit should fit somewhat snugly without being too restrictive
And it comes with the wire dress you can put on separately if you want the rounded ball gown look
