How To Wear A Dinner Jacket & Black Tie Guide
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What is a dinner jacket?
Non-black or non-midnight blue jacket, it can be off-white or burgundy or have different patterns. Of course, other colors such as blue, bottle green, or purple work as well. Basically, the sky is the limit.
What isn’t a dinner jacket?
1. Smoking Jacket
2. Mess Jacket
Dinner jacket options:
1. Off-white dinner jacket
2. Velvet dinner jacket
3. Brocade dinner jacket
4. Tartan dinner jacket
5. Boldly patterned dinner jacket
6. Vintage dinner jacket
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One of my biggest fears is finding myself pictured as wearing something wrong in one of these videos haha
I remember buying myself new weird cardboard blue derby shoes back in the day just to watch a video on shoes later that day and realize what a mistake I've done. Everyone has to learn.
What you have is religion here. There simply is no wrong way to wear clothes.
Become a nudist.
Apparently you'd be in the same sartorial class as Sean Connery and Tom Ford.
@@moilami1 how wrong you are..
I personally find an ivory coloured dinner jacket with peaked lapels more appealing than one with a shawl-collar. The formality of the peaked lapels helps to balance out the "less formal" nature of the ivory dinner jacket.
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Just who could not resist the thumbnail? How sublime.
Haven't even worn a suit in four years and now I want a dinner jacket.
To eat a burrito in.
You have been influenced lol
The military will strictly wear mess jackets as part of our black tie, although usually it can be substituted for civilian black tie.
This guy has the nicest smile I've ever seen
Aw
As long as James Bond wore it, it is good enough for me.
Me too.
Take care with that, as some of James Bond's tuxedos are not exactly classic, and a lot of times he skips the waist covering . . .
*"There are dinner jackets and there are dinner jackets. This is the latter!"*
🤨Yeah, I don't get it either!
I love JB as much as the next guy but please don't wear a big flashy swiss watch with your tux. Unless it shoots real lasers of course ;)
Well tbh,
James Bond is having dinner with his boss with no girl around so he just slack off from dressing properly
Mess jackets are military dress wear (usually in the UK and Canada) the colours denote rank and regiment and are still seen today, so no they're not just a silly circus outfit, and are most definitely acceptable in Black tie.
I have been waiting for that for ages! And I love the double breasted white dinner jacket! I have one that I inherited from my grandfather, it's from the 60s, and i think i will tailor it to fit me as soon as I'm completely grown!
I disagree on the peaked lapel off white dinner jacket. The very picture that you displayed of Sean Connery as James Bond had an off white dinner jacket that had peaked lapels. I agree to stay away from notched collars but a peaked lapel jacket certainly does not indicate it is a "cheaper" variant and in my opinion is perfectly acceptable.
Peak lapel is the best
This guy knows his stuff.
Your video was both informative and engaging. I appreciate how you tackled it such a unique way. I've explored a parallel theme on Illicium London. Keep it up!
I learn so much from these videos and I still have so much more to learn
Wow, great guide! I have always longed for an off-white dinner jacket, but now would adore a brocade or velvet style. Excellent info, mahalos!
Mess Jackets are still military formal wear.
My personal variation of black ties is a vintage langrock midnight blue dinner jacket with a slight herringbone weave and grosgrain lapels. I wear it with plaid trousers and and opera slippers and it never fails to draw compliments. Thanks for the awesome guide!
Great tips! The peaked lapel is just generally too much for me, so I found someone that makes a wide notched that works.
amazing! this is the information i always wanted....i subscribed you 2 years back for this guide....and its here and its the best video of yours till date :)
Thank you for your kind words and support!
Can you make a video about smoking jackets. Seems like something i'd like to add to my wardrobe in future
Mess jackets are still military formal wear. Circus? Seriously?
My thoughts exactly. Mess jackets are worn at military ceremonys and events I'm surprised he didn't knows this as he seems to be quite educated. I'm a cadet so I'm pretty I know this before anyone questions my opinion haha
But they look funny anyway, the only place other than the USA military you see them is the circus. The USA military should imo have formal uniforms based on the civil war ones, those looked good.
@@DutchPlanDerLinde they are used in many militaries around the world, they're not exclusive to the US. The royal navy, raf, British army, ran, raaf, Australian army, RNZAF, rnzn, nz army, etc etc all use mess jackets as part of their mess uniform. I don't know how the US mess wear looks, however the mess kit of the commonwealth militaries is quite elegant.
@@angusauty4396 I mean serious militaries. Just kidding. I guess you're right, my bad. Although I still think they look silly. I recently discovered even the polish army, my homeland's military that is, uses them for evening events.
@@archiepreston6503 Steady on there Rambo
Very nice velvet jacket!
very bad dinner jacket because I used
you explained that extremely well thank you
Cheers pal, very helpful 👍🏻
Thanks soo much I needed to fully understand.. I wanted to choose to stand out
Excellent video. Very helpful thank you
Great information.
Really informative and helpful video! I especially loved the burgundy velvet jacket you wore; it is very elegant. Would you say velvet should be reserved for dinner and smoking jackets, or do you think it can be used for sport coats and more casual garments?
Fabulous information. Thank you. M
Disappointed with the Mess jacket comment. It is still considered formal in the Military and arguably has more history and heritage to its civilian equivalent.
Mike Y CHEUNG however: the tux is not formal, it's semi formal
I've never been a fan of the shawl collar on a tuxedo. It looks less formal than peak lapels to me. I like the look of Bond's dinner jacket in Spectre. Very sharply tailored, and arguably one of the best suits the character has ever worn.
GG where did you get your burgundy dinner jacket? I'm in love!
Well spoken,as always....
I had a very nice white dinner jacket and lent it to my friend for his wedding who ended up spilling a whole glass of red wine on it. Oh well... All gone. I bought a replacement, haven't had a chance to wear it yet though.
so exciting! I've always wanted to buy a blacktie jacket!
Thank you these instructions videos is just what we man need for proper dress code atier.
great channel!
Thanks!
Wonderfull video! 😁
I LIKED IT
I Loved the video! Did you wear the green slippers to your burgundy dinner jacket or were they for an other outfit?
Do you have a recommendation, as far as brand, when dealing with dinner jackets?
Where is your shirt from? It looks really great with the vertical woven stripe. I've looking for vintage shirts but haven't found anything similar
If you’re going with a tartan dinner jacket, I would avoid black watch unless you served in that regiment because veterans can get a little touchy about it. There are literally thousands of tartans to choose from, so I would look into that to see what you actually like the most. Of course, you can wear whatever you want and the black watch thing applies mostly to kilts.
Black Watch is a universal tartan. It was originally just called the government tartan and then became known as Black Watch after the regiment that wore it as uniform. It became the Campbell clan tartan and is clan hunting tartan for the clans Grant and Monro.
If someone is going to wear tartan for black tie then Black Watch is a good choice because it's overall dark colors gives it a formal look.
@@Lensmaster1 That's true, though some are the type to care about which direction the stripes on their ties go to avoid stolen valor, so I thought I'd mention it.
Where’d you find that velvet dinner jacket?! It’s great!
The British military still wear mess uniforms and it’s very common in the U.K. As opposed to most foreign militaries where the uniform for dinner functions is basically a No1 or No2 uniform, (sometimes altered only by the addition of a bow tie) the British armed forces have very strict dress codes for mess functions. The mess uniform must be worn at any of these formal events. All ranks of senior NCO and above will be measured for a mess uniform although the ranks of private to junior NCO would only be issued if they are required to wear one for an event. The medals worn are the miniatures.
merry Christmas and thank for your all of your great advice!
I really like your burgundy jacket. Could you please tell me where you bought, or had it made?
Hi, great video, as always. Have a question if posssible to answer please. If I wear burgundy velvet jacket, black velvet bow tie, then what kind of handkerchief should I wear, white, what material? And one more thing, would burgundy velvet brogues be ok to wear with above? Thank you in advance.
Those Sean Connery mentions are 🤤🤤
As always a very excellent review. I beg to differ only slightly regarding the dinner jacket or tuxedo with peaked lapel. I have a fine Italian Pal Zileri peak-lapelled double brested black tux which was surely not cheap and I think its fine albeit a bit more formal than the single breasted shawl style. I do agree the latter is smoother and more chique and often my first choice, depending on the occasion. I have also worn my Favourbrook black & gold velvet smoking jacket though at less formal dinners and at Christmas with my family though sometimes also at my London Club on occasion, when a little more eccentricity is allowed.
Hi. I am wearing a velvet dinner jacket to a formal cruise night, and want to be correct with the trousers.
I have bought a pair of black formal trousers with a satin strip, but I'm unsure of them as there, not the same color shade of black. Is this acceptable?
Or should I go for a contarsting colour maybe grey?
Kind regards James
I am getting myself into the sartorial life after 30 years of dress mess in the military. I live in a hot climate (and go on cruises) so I am going with a lined off-white shawl collard dinner jacket, black tuxedo slacks and a black cummerbund. I was wondering if my dress shirt is OK if it has black studs, or is that too contrasting for the off white?
I don't have the money for a dinner jacket or a tuxedo, but I'm thinking of adding a burgundy velvet tie to my navy suit and white shirt, with a red boutonniere.
i want one for my ken doll so i,m here to see cut and color ideas
Should you wear w waistcoat or cummerbund with a burgundy dinner jacket with black tuxedo trousers?
I just watched this video for the first time And I am also watching your other videos about formalwear. I really enjoy the rules and understanding that in greater detail and I will watch those again for sure. What is the point of wearing a dinner jacket? Isn’t that what a complete tuxedo is for?🤔
I'm confused, I find everywhere that "dinner jacket" is just the british word for a tuxedo.
Read the full guide for more clarity in regard to the terminology.
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You are correct, a dinner jacket is part of a dinner suit which is the correct term rather than the American word of tuxedo which is just wrong
A tuxedo matches the trousers. Dinner jackets dont
@@matts784 Exactly. The reason why the gentleman is confused in because Americans call it a Tuxedo. If they'd simply call it a Dinner suit as we do, then they'd be able to distinguish what a dinner jacket is; simply a jacket separate of the dinner suit
@danielsimcock1344 Tuxedo is just the American term for a black dinner jacket which is assumed to come with matching black pants. Anything that is not the standard black dinner jacket comes with a qualifier such as white dinner jacket or velvet dinner jacket.
Awesome
What are you suggesting for the head wear to go with a Dinner Attire
Gentlemen’s Gazette team, good video, one small quibble, 6:11 you mentioned capless Oxfords but show cap toe Oxfords. Give the editor a proper thrashing.
What buttons are appropriate on a bottle green velvet dinner jacket with self face shawl lapel? Matching green in satin or velvet buttons are not available but black satin buttons are. I don’t really like the contrast of the black buttons though. What other buttons could I order? Thanks!
I NEED ADVICE! Would a dark red and black hop sack be an inappropriate fabric for a dinner jacket?
Where did you get this jacket from I can't find any like it unless it's extortionate in price. The burgundy one you are wearing
I hope one day to find a velvet dinner jacket; most of the ones i've seen online break the rules given in this video (flap pockets, too many buttons, notch lapels, etc…)
never really going to use this information (unfortunately), but it's a great video! keep up the amazing videos
Would I be wrong for wearing a dark green velvet tuxedo with my black velvet vintage bow tie at a black tie attire gala ?
Greetings Mr. Schneider. I must say, what a fine dinner jacket you are sporting! Would you be so kind as to upload a full-frame picture? Many thanks in advance, good Sir.
Thank you for your most helpful video. Would it be correct to wear a cummerbund with a double breasted dinner suit?
Just bought a vintage tailored black double breasted peaked lapel dinner jacket for £25!!
Where do i find a burgundy dinner jacket like the one in the video
I cannot wear silk, so are there any alternatives I can use for a tuxedo?
Considering getting a double breasted shawl lapel dinner jacket. The big questions are Boutonnière or not? And Contrasting satin lapel or not? Any response would be appreciated!
What brand is the gold floral bold pattern jacquard jacket that's over the top?
Something often overlooked about boutonnières is that precut buttonholes are generally smaller than you need them to be, and can *not* altered once they've been sewn. You're better off buying a jacket without a buttonhole, and asking a tailor to cut and sew a boutonnière for you. (30-38mm for the traditional carnation.)
Can a velvet jacket be worn casually? Would like to get more use out of it since I RARELY get invited into such formal occassions
Isn't a buttonhole a bit strange in shawl collar?
I mean in a regular lapel it kinds of makes sense as it could (originally) be used to close the jacket even more on cold and windy days, by unfolding the lapels and bottoming it at the neck (something I regularly actually do on my overcoat). But on a shawl collar that hole serves no purpose except for holding a flower, and hence I find it a bit strange to see such a hole without an associated button (fictional as it may be on modern jacket, there is still a place that it could actually have been.)
If peak lapel is good enough for Bond, it's good enough for me.
The purple and white dinner jacket with the purple shawl lapels and pattern, where can I get it?
I need some help on where to buy a dark grey fedora
I second Gagliardi, not the best, but they sure are affordable :)
Is it too informal to wear dark brown shoes with a velvet dinner jacket? I have a navy velvet blazer that I would like to wear, but I don’t have any black shoes; only brown. Can it be done?
Good days gents, I just want to decipher something. In a black tie event we have the choice to wear a tuxedo OR a velvet dinner jacket, but, from my understanding, the tuxedo would be more suitable? For an Evening event, it's the other way around (tux or dinner jacket, but the dinner jacket is more suitable)?
Raphael where did you wear these dinnerjackets
Though the Mess Jacket can be worn by the British Military, as it is traditional here in Britain.
Because of the light, the jacket looks very but very bright
Should you wear tuxedo trousers (with a stripe running down the leg), or could you get away with black dress trousers?
Thanks :)
You want that galon for sure.
I thought so. Thank you!!
2:10 i Need a Full photo about this suit, can anyone tell how to find it?
Hello, would you wear a cummerbund with a tuxedo. Is it a must? What color cummerbund would you wear with a royal blue tuxedo?
With a single breasted dinner jacket you should wear a cummerbund or a waistcoat. With a double breasted dinner jacket it's not necessary because your waistband will always be covered by the jacket. The only blue that is appropriate for a dinner jacket is midnight blue which effectively looks black under most artificial light. The choices with that are to have a waistcoat made out of matching material, a midnight blue cummerbund if you can find one, or a black cummerbund.
Would wearing a diner jacket to prom be acceptable?
now I want to watch Casablanca again
I want to know where to find a cerulean velvet dinner jacket with shawl lapels and turn back cuffs for a decent price. I can't seem to find them anywhere.
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Weet dit of dit ook voor ivoorkleurig geld en is het in Indonesië omgekeerd?
Could you wear a burgundy/dark coloured but not black dinner jacket at a black tie dress code or only black tie optional/creative?
If it is just stated as black tie then the standard black dinner jacket is the safest choice. If you know the host or it's a holiday event then a dark velvet jacket can probably be worn.
Is there a correct tool for cutting the stitching out of pockets on a jacket?
+Dieter Leath Use a seam ripper or your fingers
I can’t seem to find the smoking guide jacket video. (Unless it’s not a video)
If I choose to wear a black dinner jacket do the trousers have to be the exactly samw shade of black and material?
A black dinner jacket and pants should match, preferably coming from the same lot of material. I have had some success in buying used pieces separately that match OK but it is a hit-and-miss game.
How do you differentiate between white tuxedo and white dinner jacket
Tuxedo is just the American name for a black dinner jacket worn with matching black pants. A white dinner jacket is just a variation on the standard dinner jacket developed to be worn with the black pants in tropical and other warm locations. A white tuxedo is an all white formal suit sometimes worn at proms and by lounge singers. It is not part of the black tie dress code.
I have a question; if I wear a midnight blue dinner jacket, then for the pants, can I wear same color or should be black pants?
A true midnight blue dinner jacket is worn with matching midnight blue pants.
Mariachis wear that pointy one.
What would Jan Molby do?
Mess jackets are worn by Canadian army officers for officer dinners.
In the Polish Army too.
Most armies do, it is a well known commonwealth tradition as well.
@@HowTheyWeep even indonesia