GUIDELINES TO ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR ATTIRE

  • Black tie means dinner suits required, coloured bow is usually acceptable.
  • White tie means strictly formal evening tails, white waistcoat and bow are mandatory.
  • A (the do-it-yourself) bow tie is usually reserved for more formal occasions, and goes well with formal wing-collared shirt. Choose
    an ascot if you're wearing tails or a morning/cutaway coat. Anything clip-on should be avoided.
  • Wing Collar - Formal shirt collar that stands up, with the edges of the collar folding over the tie, resembling two wings. Bow ties
    are usually worn with wing collar shirts, but any tie is acceptable.
  • French Cuffs - A formal shirt's double cuff. Cuffs are cut extra long, so they can be folded back, and held in place by cuff links.
  • The Cummerbund - The pleated belt the British brought back from India is a perfect tuxedo accessory if you're slender.
  • Look for unusual button covers, studs, or cuff links to add punch to your tuxedo. These small, but significant additions will
    distinguish a standard tuxedo with that "rented" look.
  • The Fathers of the bride and groom should dress like the ushers and the groom. Ties may vary in color or stripe, and trousers may
    be lighter or darker in tone.
  • Traditionally, the groom chooses accessories that match the bride, and the groomsmen match the bridesmaids.