Men's White Tie

White Tie Dress Code / Cravate Blanche

If you find White Tie or Cravate Blanche specified on your invitation, you have to wear the most elegant evening outfit for a man – a tailcoat. Tailcoats must always be black.

The cut of the tailcoat is very flattering as it elongates the figure.
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Jacket

The jacket is always single-breasted and cannot be closed.
The peak lapel collar is made of silk, as on a tuxedo.

Trouser

The waistband of the trousers sits very high and is covered by the jacket at the sides. The black tailcoat trouser has two silk stripes along the side seam of each leg, and never has a turn-up at the hem. As it's not possible to fit a belt under your waistcoat, you have to wear white suspenders (braces).

Waistcoat

The tailcoat waistcoat is made of white cotton pique, has a lapel collar, and can be single or double-breasted.

Shirt

The tailcoat shirt has a stiff front, a collapsible collar and basic cuffs, which allows you to wear elegant cuff links.


Bow tie

You must always wear a white cotton-pique bow tie (only waiters wear a black tie with tailcoat).

Shoes

An absolute must is to wear black patent leather shoes and black knee-high stockings.

Accessory

A white silk scarf can be worn under the coat. You can finish your classic outfit with a white breast pocket handkerchief and white gloves.


If you want to learn about the fitting and the most important details click on tailcoat !


A perfect tailcoat outfit consists of:


  • a black tailcoat jacket, single-breasted, not closed
  • black trousers with silk stripes along outside seams, with white suspenders (braces)
  • tailcoat waistcoat made of white cotton-pique and a white bow tie
  • black patent leather shoes
  • black knee high stockings
  • white silk scarf
  • white breast pocket handkerchief
  • white gloves