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

Sign up for the launch of our complete course, The Groom 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 ClipOn or SelfTied 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 br, br,