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.

The jacket is always single-breasted and cannot be closed.

The peak lapel collar is made of silk, as on a tuxedo.

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).

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

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

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

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

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.




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A perfect tailcoat outfit consists of:

Women`s White Tie

White Tie Dress Code / Cravate Blanche If White Tie is specified on the invitation, you have to wear a very formal long dress. You should wear your best jewellery, preferably with gloves.

To learn more about dresses for a white tie event, click on women's evening dresses !




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