Black Tie Dress Code | 9 Fundamentals For A Black Tie Event

Kirby Allison, founder of The Hanger Project, goes over the fundamentals of a black tie and the small, subtle details that make this look so special. A man looks at his best when a black tie is perfectly executed. Every rule that you follow makes you look better and every rule you break makes you look worse. Following these traditional guidelines will ensure that you show up to a black tie event appropriately dressed so you can rest in confidence that you look proper in any formal situation. _________________________________________________________________ Rules of Black Tie: Dinner Jacket: No notched lapels Trousers: Single, vertical stripe & No cuffs Bow tie: Same material as tuxedo lapel Fold Down Collar or Wing Collar Covered waist: Cummerbund (pleats facing upwards)/Waistcoat Black Dress Shoes: Cap Toe Oxfords, Wholecuts, Opera Pumps Black Socks: Over the calf silk or non fuzzy black socks White Shirts: Plain with a flat front Buttons: Studs or Shirt with covered placket Pocket Square: How to fold a pocket square video → https://youtu.be/b30oAGQ9ofY Vest (optional): Accessorize with pocket watch or pocket watch chain Watch (optional): Thin timepiece with leather strap _________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCygk... Read our Blog: https://www.kirbyallison.com/blog/ Follow us on Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kirbyallisonoffical Twitter - https://twitter.com/k