Black tie is a narrow dress code. That is part of its appeal. The choice is in the cut, the lapel and the way the whole outfit sits on you.
Three ways in
- After Dark: a single-breasted peak-lapel tuxedo for the most direct black-tie answer.
- The Ritz: a softer shawl-collar tuxedo.
- Midnight in Delhi: a double-breasted peak-lapel tuxedo with a stronger front.
For an invitation that says black tie optional, a dinner jacket can be worth discussing. For a strict black-tie invitation, begin with the tuxedo.
Fit changes everything
Check the shoulder and the jacket closure first. Then the line from trouser waist to shoe. We discuss the full look at the appointment, including the shirt, neckwear and footwear, so the tuxedo does not become a series of separate decisions.
See our black-tie guide or book a private appointment in Gurugram.