Formal Wear: Decoding your invitation

Invitation clarification: Decode your invitation

“Black Tie”
Classic tuxedo with white shirt, vest or cummerbund, black tie, and black patent shoes. A black tie is not required; any color of accessory is acceptable.

“Black Tie preferred”
Formal evening attire. This is defined as black tuxedo, white dinner jacket (Memorial Day through Labor Day,) or dark tuxedo (no tailcoats). Non-formal dress suits would be appropriate, but would not be the host’s preference.

“Black Tie Optional”
Formal dress is still appropriate. This includes black tuxedo, white dinner jacket (Memorial Day through Labor Day), and dark modern tuxedo. Tailcoats are not needed.

“Black Tie Invited”
Formal attire is not required, but formal attire can be worn if the guest prefers. Tailcoats are not appropriate.

“White Tie or Full Dress”
White wing-collar shirt, crisp white pique vest, and white tie or classic black trousers with formal satin stripe, traditional black tailcoat and black patent shoes.





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