Tuxedo, Dinnerjacket & Tailcoat

Black Tie Outfit for Men

An invitation marked Black Tie indicates a highly elegant dress code. The term refers to the classic tuxedo outfit for men. A Black Tie look includes a tuxedo in black or midnight blue, paired with a white shirt and a black bow tie.

The matching trousers are often detailed with a silk stripe and are worn without a belt – instead, they are paired with suspenders or a cummerbund.

Shoes and Accessories

Black patent leather shoes or highly polished dress shoes are a must. Discreet accessories such as a white pocket square or simple cufflinks complete the outfit perfectly.

An Alternative to the Tuxedo: The Nehru Jacket

An elegant alternative to the tuxedo for the Black Tie dress code is the sophisticated Nehru Jacket. It stands out with a slim silhouette, fine fabrics, and classic black.

When worn with a white shirt, black bow tie, and black patent shoes, it maintains a festive character while looking more modern and slightly less formal than the traditional tuxedo. The Nehru Jacket is therefore the ideal choice for men who want to appear stylish and timeless while adding a contemporary touch to their evening look.

Single-breasted tuxedo with peaked lapels, traditionally worn with either a waistcoat or a cummerbund.
Single-breasted Nehru jacket with back vent – perfect for creative minds who want to break free from the conventions of the tuxedo.

The Dinner Jacket

The dinner jacket is a festive garment for elegant evening events. Characteristic is its light color, usually in white or cream, worn in contrast with black trousers. Combined with a white shirt, a black bow tie, and polished patent leather shoes, it creates a stylish appearance with classic charm. Discreet accessories such as a pocket square or cufflinks complete the look and make the dinner jacket a tasteful choice for special occasions.

Single-breasted dinner jacket with peaked lapels in off-white, perfect for galas or festive summer evenings
Dinnerjacket, Off-white

Especially at state banquets, festive balls, or opera evenings, the tailcoat is the classic choice for men. It is considered the most formal form of evening wear and is characterized by the black coat with silk-faced lapels and the typical split swallow tails at the back. This is worn with black trousers featuring side braids, always without cuffs. The look is completed with a white dress shirt, a stiff piqué waistcoat, and the traditional white bow tie. Black patent leather shoes round off the outfit, making the tailcoat a symbol of ultimate elegance.

Tailcoat
Tailcoat

Party – Tuxedo

A tuxedo can also be worn in a modern and party-ready style. Instead of classic black, variations in blue or with a velvet jacket are popular.

Party - Tuxedo
Velvet Tuxedo Jacket
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