What is Formal Attire?
Formal attire takes some definition these days because we are as a rule, more casual in dress code than we have been in the past. It can help when the formal attire is clearly defined as black tie or white tie. In the past, formal attire always meant white tie for men. Unless an invitation specifically states otherwise, formal attire usually means white or black tie wear. Formal attire can change based on the time of day you attend an event, so this is another important consideration.
Formal attire takes some definition these days because we are as a rule, more casual in dress code than we have been in the past. It can help when the formal attire is clearly defined as black tie or white tie. In the past, formal attire always meant white tie for men. Unless an invitation specifically states otherwise, formal attire usually means white or black tie wear. Formal attire can change based on the time of day you attend an event, so this is another important consideration. When an invitation states white tie as formal attire, a man is expected to wear the following: • Black tailcoat, • Black Trousers • Stiff fronted white shirt with a wing collar • White bow tie • White waistcoat • Black patent leather shoes.
