The Gentleman's Guide to Tuxedos

Black tie is a language of restraint. Done correctly, it is the most elegant a man can look.

The jacket

Peak lapel or shawl collar, faced in grosgrain or satin. Midnight navy is a refined alternative to black.

The details

A pleated or marcella shirt, hand-tied bow tie, black formal shoes, and a clean trouser line with a single satin braid.

Avoid

Long ties, notch lapels on a tuxedo, and anything that draws attention away from proportion.