Beware Of These Biggest Black Tie Mistakes

By Author: Zebel Bespoke
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With holidays and parties on head, you are going to overflow your mailbox with tons of invites. Most of them would be asking you to dress up for a black tie gala.

Or maybe, you are invited to a wedding with the same theme. Does that mean you will stress up your mind to choose your perfect attire?
You might so, just like others.

And so, we are here to your rescue, AGAIN!

• First, what does a black-tie dress code exactly asks for?

It basically looks for 3 main rules:
Formal
Uniformity
No creative disasters
Yes, fashion disasters are easily spotted in such attires. And the root cause? Well, just one- Creative instincts!
So, we’ll discuss some of the most common and deadly mistakes which reserve their space in this theme.

First: Black Tie is a no..No!

Yes, the name does speak the same. But, you are not at all expected to hang that black tie on your neck. This name just specifies you to dress up formally. The literal black tie concept will be followed by the waiters serving you that champagne.
Unless… if you wish to join them… you can proudly ...
... add that black tie to your dress up.

Second: Lounge suit is a synonym to Casual

It’s a Black tie theme. You have a black suit that you have decided to wear. For heaven’s sake, push it back in your wardrobe.
The last thing you would want to wear is something that distances you from being formal. And, lounge suit is that last thing.
So, take this word and carve it in your mind. A lounge suit is NOT a dinner suit. And it’s definitely not a Black tie dress up.

Third: Black is not the prime option

Oh, it’s again the name that misguides. Denoting this theme as ‘the Black Tie’, the Black color hovers over the mind hypnotizing that it’s the prime color. But, if you engross yourself into its details, you will discover that midnight blue is historically apt.

In fact, if you analyze technically, you will be quite astonished to know that it gives out a darker look than black when compared under the artificial lighting. Well, that’s what you are going to be surrounded by throughout your evening.

Fourth: You need to control your creative instincts here

The main focus of the host who has invited you is to maintain uniformity in the gathering. That’s the reason you are assigned to dress up according to the black tie theme. It is known for the uniformly dressed up men.

So, you need to keep aside your heartfelt desire to stand out. It’s just not appropriate enough.

Well, of course, if your host has mentioned a pinch of twist in the theme, for example- Black tie with a twist, you can enthusiastically try out some creative accessories like a signature hat to match the required theme.

Fifth: Cummerbunds lock up your formal style

The absence of a cummerbund might build up the chances of your shirt peeking out from between the buttons of your jacket and the top of your trouser. This severely kills the highly defined formal wear. Even a waistcoat does that trick.

Wear any of these to lock that style. And, if you are inclined towards the choice of not wearing either of these, just make sure that your shirt does not peek out to spoil your look.

Sixth: Clip-ons make it cheap

A bow-tie has to mark original class. Buying a proper bow tie and tying it with style adds up to your formal wear and style standard. And it’s not at all tough. Clip-ons just ruin your over all look. Please avoid those.

Make sure to wear the right accessories and button up your dinner jacket when you stand up. With your eye on keeping away from these mistakes, rock your Black Tie look with a spark.