10 Black Tie Rules To ALWAYS Follow | Black Tie Event Dress Code Guide

The black tie dress code is one of the most prescriptive dress codes in menswear. It's a formal dress code, but not quite at the formality level of white tie. When you're wearing a tuxedo for a black tie affair, there are certain rules you should follow. So next time you're wondering how to dress for a black tie event, refer to this video for a quick and simple black tie guide with all the rules for wearing a tuxedo properly. 0:00 - Black Tie Rules 0:13 - Match Lapel & Bow Tie Fabrics 1:01 - No Clip-On or Self-Tied Bow Ties 1:23 - Wear A Cummerbund 1:56 - No "Regular" Suits With Bow Ties 2:09 - Don't Be Creative 2:41 - Wear The Correct Tuxedo Shirt 3:12 - Don't Rent A Tuxedo 3:31 - Details Matter! 3:52 - Wear The Correct Shoes 4:22 - Black Silk Socks ONLY Join the community as an insider: https://hespokestyle.com/newsletter-sign-up-youtube/ Shop essential menswear: https://hespokestyle.com/shop/ Browse the essential men’s style library: https://kit.co/hespokestyle/essential-library-of-men-s-style-books --- NEW VIEWER? START HERE https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3v2lRj6jZMeVLnSveZFagb48MaeGfAmo --- WHO AM I? GET TO KNOW ME BETTER: 5 Things I Regret Buying The Most https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEE5fURfTUk&list=PL3v2lRj6jZMdj2TKL6JezNG_DqudHnRLB&index=5 Reacting To Your Assumptions About Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE0Qsgr1TbE 5 Things I Wish I Knew In My 20s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04N8PCUMMaQ&list=PL3v2lRj6jZMdj2TKL6JezNG_DqudHnRLB&index=4 -