What should I wear if the invitation says “Black Tie” or “Black Tie Invited?
• Youll want to dress correctly, in a smart, comfortable tuxedo, cut almost like your newest business suit. The traditional black, worn with white shirt and vest (or cummerbund) in black or dark shades), and a black tie or tie matching the cummerbund; and patent shoes. Worn to any festive event after six in the evening, to which the women will be wearing formal clothes. Formalwear specialists who are members of the International Formalwear Association can show you the latest formal attire appropriate for “Black Tie” events. • A cummerbund should always be worn with the pleats facing upward.
