Black Tie Event attire

[dumadiscount]

Just interested in what you guys wear? Are you a traditionalist with tux, vest, tux shirt, studs, bow tie etc or do take a more modern approach? Seems most of the younger gen do not wear tuxs…

Here's what I wore last week to a Black Tie only event:

- Zara slim black suit

- Hugo Boss slim black tie

- Herringbone white dress shirt with french cuffs

- Bally black lace ups

Went with this cause the only thing I needed to purchase was the tie. I'm considering buying a tux in the future, but seems like a decent outfit can run up to around $1k.

[ericdw]

i'm getting married in may and am putting my outfit together now... and i had a similar question.

this is what i have so far:

-the tux i'm getting m2m, slimish two button peak lappel

-light gold/off white bow tie

-black cumberbun

-barneys patent leather shoes

[dumadiscount]

sounds pretty cool eric... i like the peak lapel on tux's...

[aubrgene]

Brioni Shawl Collar Tuxedo

Brioni Shirt

Brioni Silk Tie

Dolce and Gabbana Patent Oxfords

Black Pantherella socks

Went to a black tie formal dinner.

[thedude]

traditional

[m1sterko]

traditional

i dislike ppl wearing vans to dances.. i know its comfy and stuff.. but cmon' its a formal night.. look sharp cause you can wear vans any other day :x

just my two cents

btw, i saw a zara at south coast... is that a womans only clothes store? looked like it from the outside.. enlighten me please

[dumadiscount]

yeah most of the zara's ive been to are mens and womens... similar to h&m...marginally better imo

[steph]

It really doesn't matter if it's a "formal", as opposed to an event that adults attend, for which you ought to dress correctly (that means no ties) in a dress suit, be it shawl cut or otherwise. I also find the idea of Brioni hilarious on about 99% of the population — 5 - 7k off the peg, result: you look like an ordinary guy in an expensive off-the-peg suit. You could just have flown to Savile row, and gotten made-to-measure (maybe not bespoke) everything for that money.

[m1sterko]

how much do zara price their clothes?

cheap? or middle range

[enatoka]

i bought a pair of shoes and a skinny tie at zara, the shoes were 100 and the tie was 35, didnt buy the suit at zara though, i could imagine the whole suit costing around 300 tops, or a little more.

[m1sterko]

not bad at all seems like a good store.. will have to check it out soon

[eddyz]

[Guest itzo sherpa]

I'm in a huge predicament.

In 6 days, I will be attending my prom.

PROBLEM: I don't have a tux nor do I have a nice black blazer.

The only things I do have is a button up shirt, Express men's slacks, and shoes.

I need to find a slim fitting tux or suit that would be in the $100-300 price range and is easily accesible, meaning, I can buy it quickly.

Is there anything like that? ahh! Please help! Thanks

[homme.homme]

can you borrow one?

are you near a topman, zara, h&m etc

think about getting a cheap vintage one and taking it to a tailor.

[geekbonchic]

The tailoring option would probably be the most practical, in terms of finding something that looks and fits right in time. And get your pants taken in while you're there.

[ericdw]

werd, i was just gonna dig this thread up.

i'm getting married in three weeks and i just tried all my shit on

i think the bow tie is too big, when i keep my shoulders in certain positions, the tie goes a little over my lapels. normal?

big day, so i'm sweetin the details