You still need to look the dapper part when you arrive and leave a Black Tie Event, so no parkas, trench coats, anoraks or other casual coats.

All prices are correct at time of publishing

Traditionally a cape or the formal Chesterfield and Paletot overcoat was worn but now a dressy long overcoat in a dark colour is acceptable. Gieves and Hawkes’ Kingsley Wool Cashmere Top Coat is the right length and minimalistic elegance. In charcoal, this formal coat has a blind fly front, flap pockets, a deep red velvet undercollar, dark horn buttons and a working cuff.  Crafted in 90% wool and 10% cashmere from the Loro Piana R.S fabric mill in Italy. £1295.00. The traditional formal scarf is white silk with tassels, but you can also wear a black and white silk scarf with tassels. Oliver Brown’s Silk Evening Scarf is the classic evening scarf in soft white silk with tassels. 100% silk £99.00. If you like wearing a hat, a black or midnight blue Homburg is the hat to wear. Homburg Hat from Cotswold Country Hats is handmade in wool felt with a black satin-lined. Features a grosgrain ribbon band and bow trim approximately 4cm (1½”)  Brim has upturned kettle curl with bound edges approximately 5cm (2″)  £45.95. For the avid traditionalist, complete the Black Tie look with a pair of white, off-white or grey gloves in chamois, buck or lambskin. Don’t go for black gloves. Buckingham | Men’s Leather Ceremonial Gloves | Dents.

Dress Shoes and Socks

An opera pump with silk bows is the traditional evening shoe and dates back to the 16th C when they were worn with knee breeches and silk stockings. The name derives from pomp because of their elegance. Connolly’s Black Patent Evening Pump is in high gloss patent with a grosgrain bow and comfortable quilted lining to dance the night away. £395.00 A modern version is JANSER by Manolo Blahnik This black patent leather loafer features a statement black velvet bow design detail. £875.00 Or sparkle in their MARIOCC black patent loafers featuring a square diamante buckle and grosgrain trim. £875.00. However most men now wear either black patent-leather or well shined calf skin slip-ons or oxfords. The slip on is the most formal of the two. For patent go high end as the cheaper patent shoes will crack over time. Oliver Brown Patent Dress Shoes is a classic black patent leather dress shoe. £255.00  Brunello Cucinelli’s Oxford shoe is in patent calfskin leather with a leather lining and a leather bottom providing comfort. £1.100.00. Socks should be of fine black silk, definitely no chunky wool or bright patterns. They should be calf length so no bare ankles are shown. Baffin Tailored Socks by Pantherella  are 100% silk and are a standard calf length/ They are a rib knit in black with a seamless toe for comfort. £38.00

Remember, Black tie events are where you can look suave and sophisticated in monochrome – leave the glitz and colour to the ladies – dressed in the right attire you don’t need it.

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Brunello Cucinelli, Connolly and Manolo Blahnik images provided by pr agency LM Communications

Oliver Brown images provided by Oliver Brown

Cotswold Country Hats image provided by Cotswold Country Hats

Pantherella images provided by Pantherella PR team

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