Formalwear Top Tips for Men for Black Ties & Special Events
Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
by Dennis Dann
Dann Men's Clothing
Formalwear tips for Men for Black Ties & Special Events
For the well-dressed man...
Elegant Evenings calling for Formalwear and “Black Tie” call upon special clothing. Fundraisers….Galas……Political events…New Year’s Eve….Valentine’s Day….Holiday events…...Special Cruises. For the well-dressed man, there are basics which need to be in your wardrobe..........ready and waiting for such events. Think Cary Grant or James Bond. Its time for you to be "dashing" ! Sometimes “Formal” draws a groan from men……but I know that you will have fun once you are there---with a glass of bubbly in your hand !
1. Tuxedo ---Your own. Not a rental. Rentals look like rentals. You need to invest in a high-quality single or double breasted black tuxedo and make sure it fits you perfectly. If you attend a number of these nice events.......the tux pays for itself over a short period of time. It also looks and fits better.......it is there ready to go for you at any time. If you have a really busy social schedule........you may consider owning a couple of tuxedos.....one single breasted and one double breasted. An extra pair of Tuxedo pants is also a very good idea....possibly in the next waist size up. No matter if you are a Regular, Short, Long, X-Long, Portly, Big/Tall…there is a Tuxedo to fit you !
2. Tuxedo Shirt ..........a high quality shirt which fits you properly. There are many great styles to choose from with wing and point collar.....different numbers of pleats. White ! You may need a couple in your closet.....not just one.(All the fine dining that usually goes with formal events sometimes also leads to spots on your shirts.)This gives you variety and makes life easier. Be sure its back from the laundry........nicely pressed and fresh looking.
3. Tuxedo Shoes ---Also Black and of good quality. Of great fun can be monogrammed needlepoint shoes…..or special emblems. Black Velvet with Red Trim. All special shoes are very limited so if you see them in your size…we suggest you grab them for years of wonderful use.
4. Dinner Jacket ! Oh...........for the truly well dressed. You are sure to grab everyone's attention with a wonderful cream, shawl collared dinner jacket from a wonderful manufacturer (this should only be worn in the summer or in tropical climates). High on my list........but hard to find ..........a Blackwatch plaid dinner jacket. If you find one.....buy it ! Also fabulous are Custom “Smoking Jackets” in Dots…Tartans...Patchwork. This is a great opportunity to make a statement. I have a Silk Patchwork Smoking Jackets that my wife says people have crossed the room to comment on. (Not for wall-flowers.) Also along these lines are the Scottish Kilts. I would love one of these but am not Scottish. If you are---what fun you would have !
5. Formalwear accessories. Here is where things get interesting.
Tuxedo Stud Sets. Invest (or ask for them for gifts !) in some Black Onyx, white "Mother of Pearl", Gold Knots or some wonderful Personalized engraved Tuxedo Stud Sets & Cuff links with your initials. Sterling Silver is particularly nice ! If you get on the Black Tie social whirl, you may wish to have several pair to choose from. You will have these for a lifetime !
6.Bow Tie and Cumberbund sets. Black, certainly should be in your wardrobe. Solid four-in-hand silk satin neckties are also a popular choice. Black Glen Plaid or Houndstooth neckties also very nice….and different.
There are also some high-quality Necktie manufacturer's who also make these sets from paisley, rep stripes, different colored solids, foulard patterns. Here is the opportunity to have some flair and creativity ! Plaids or even some whimsical designs for fun.
Formalwear needs investment on your part but will give you great milage over time. Now is the time to plan ahead and not wait until the last minute. Are you going on a World Cruise or a Grand Voyage ? On the luxury lines such as Cunard, there are almost 50 Formal events and Special invitations for the full World Cruiser.
What kind of shape is your Formalwear in ?
Dennis Dann has been a Men's Retailer for over 40 years. He currently ships Men's Clothing and Accessories worldwide thru his website at www.Dann-Online.com with Dann Mens Clothing, Dann Formal Shop, The Kentucky Derby Clothing Collection from Dann, Cuff Link Ink, The Khakis Shop by Dann, Dann Happy Hour, The Croc Shop from Dann, Dann Cashmere Shop, Complete Viyella Shop, Elegant Country Baskets from Dann, Dann Studio Gifts, Dann Big & Tall, Personalized Papers from Dann, Great Explorations ! Luggage, Great Explorations ! Travel and Personalized Gifts from Dann, Engraved Sterling Silver Collection from Dann, The Christmas Shop for Men, Dann Shearling & Leather Shop, The Golf Shop from Dann.
He can be reached via his website at Dann@Dann-Online.com .
PS Thinking of a World Cruise ?
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