Whether you aim to follow, bend or break the rules, here are some tuxedo etiquette facts to help you:
White tie (Most Formal)
- Black Tailcoat & Pants
- White Shirt, vest (or cummerbund), and bow tie
- Black Formal shoes
- White Gloves
Black Tie (Very Formal)
- Black (or white) Tuxedo Coat & Black Pants
- White Shirt
- Black vest (or cummerbund) and Bow Tie
- Formal Shoes
Black Tie Optional (Preferred Formal)
- Black (or white) Tuxedo Coat & Black Pants
- White Shirt
- Any Accessories
Time of Event:
- After 5pm – Same as White Tie
- 2pm-5pm – Same as Black Tie
Event Location:
- Cathedral – Same as White Tie
- Chapel or Church – Same as Black Tie
- Outside or Dining hall or other – Same as Black Tie Optional
