Men's Formal Dinner Attire

Dinner Parties

When getting ready for Formal Dinner parties it can be confusing at times, so today i am going to go through a check list for some of the different types of formal dinner parties.

so to begin with lets start with 

White Tie Events:

White tie: Source

The white dress code is the most strictest dress code so you have to careful when you dress for this.

1. White full-dress shirt with pique wing collar
2. White bow tie
3. White Shirt studs
4. Black double breasted tailcoat
5. White Waistcoat
6. White cuff-links
7. Black plated pants w/satin stripe on outer seam
8. Black opera pumps or patent leather oxfords

Waistcoat should cover trouser waistband but not extend below tailcoat, also the tailcoat should never be worn closed

Black Tie Events:

Black tie events are the most common types of Dinner parties

1. Black tuxedo jacket w/satin peak lapel
2. black bow tie
3. white dress shirt or tux pleat shirt
4. Black cummerbund or waistcoat
5. Cuff-links
6. Black flat front tuxedo pants w/satin stripe on outer seam
7. Black patent leather oxfords

Black tie Optional:

Some times at these events they give you an option to either were the black tie or not, in this case you will have yo make some adjustments to your wardrobe, at these events the strictness of the dress code will depend on the occasion and host.

1. Colored bow tie or Neck Tie
2. Flower lapel or boutonniere
3. Going without a cummerbund
4. Pocket Square
5. Dark grey tux instead of a black tux

Source

Black Tie Creative:

Black tie creative is another variation on the Black Tie event dress code, this variation allows you to showcase your personal style in terms of color, accessories and collar and lapel style

1. Shawl Lapel
2. Colorful bow tie or neck tie
3. Tuxedo in full dark color
4. color jacket with contrast lapel
5. slim cut pants
6. Dark brown wingtips

The final dress code that i am going to talk to you about is the Lounge dress code, this dress code is one of the lesser known ones so in case someone does invite you to an event with this dress code you will be ready..

Lounge dress code:

This dress code maintains formality while allowing for integration of more color and options in to your look. For this dress code Tuxedos are point less, a suit in a dark or neutral  color such as black, navy or gray is recommended.

1. Two button suit
2. Notch lapel
3. Semi-spread collar dress shirt
4. Pocket Square
5. Skinny tie & tie bar
6. slim cut pants
7. whisky colored oxfords

As always i have found a video on YouTube that will help you guys per pare for a black tie event as that's the most common types of events that you are going o invited to.

If your invitation does not state the dress code then this next video that i found will be useful.

OK that's all from me for this week, let me know in the comments is anything i wrote above is incorrect, and ill see everyone next week when i discuss formal dinner were for women

Men's Interview Fashion

Getting Dressed for an Interview?

"Dress For Success" is what everyone says when someone is getting ready to go to an interview, when picking a suit that you will be wearing to an interview it should be always be either grey (preferably dark grey or charcoal colour) or Navy. These 2 colours are the widely excepted interview suit colours.

Source: Navy colour

Source: Grey colour 

If you are going on your 1st interview its best to wear a Dark grey or charcoal colored suit.

Choosing the color of the suit is not really that important, the most important thing is the fact that the suit has to be the right fit?

Below is a list of some of the items you should look at when buying a suit from the store.

  1. Do the shoulder's of the suit look straight?

  2. Check if the jacket waist is the correct size

  3. Are the sleeves the correct length?

  4. Do the pants stay on your hips without a belt?

  5. Are the pants slim? (not skinny or baggy)

  6. Are the pants the correct length?

If all of these items check out then you have your perfect suit, but some of the things are a little too big you might be able to get them adjusted by a tailor to fit you, the only item that cant be adjusted is item number 1 on my check list above. If the shoulders aren't straight when you put on your suit then you might want to try another till you get the perfect one.

*Friendly reminder while you are out buying your suit make sure you buy a shirt that is also your correct fit.

The shoes that you were to an interview should closed toe shoes which should be in black.

                                   

Source: Closed toe shoe

If you guys still need some help with your suits here is a video that should help.

Let me know what you guys think down below in the comments.

Good Luck to Everyone in your job interviews!!

Next week ill get to women's interview attire,

Men's Formal Fashion

The thing with Men’s formal fashion, is that despite its versatility, it’s still very ‘hit and miss’. Lately I’ve found myself involved heavily with real traditional fashion. Classic Fashion. Why? Because you just can’t go wrong. It helps you eliminate the ‘miss’ in “hit and miss”.

Speaking of traditional, you can’t really go past a pin-striped black suit, white shirt, or navy suit, white shirt. Here’s the important bit though: You don’t have to lose yourself in the “big things”. Don’t worry about getting a double breasted, slim fit, tailored waist, cuff-lined suit, if you can just pick out a simple off-the-rack poly-viscose suit with a somewhat decent fitting. I mean, it isn’t always about the price of a suit, often, it is the way in which it is presented. This doesn’t go to say that you can’t ever wear an expensive, well-fitted suit, BUT if you’ve got a classic build and can find cheaper suits and pull them off without looking daggy, then DO IT! Don’t be afraid to rock your suit just because you didn’t need to tailor it or you weren’t too keen to spend $100 on the bells and whistles!

Take a look at these simple classic suits in different blacks:

If you men have any questions about the design, styling, or shaping of any suits, don't hesitate to ask us! We love hearing from our fellow Fashionisters! We want to know your dilemma's, and we want to help you! Don't be afraid, we don't bite ;)

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