TUXEDO ETIQUETTE GUIDE |
Use these tables to determine the proper dress for your occasion. |
DAYTIME WEDDING - Ultra Formal
| Formal Wear Item | Classic |
Contemporary |
| coat | grey cutaway | black tuxedo or tailcoat |
| trousers | grey striped | black |
| shirt | white wing collar | white wing collar |
| neckwear | ascot | black bow tie |
| cummerbund/vest | grey vest | black cummerbund or vest |
| pocket square | optional | optional |
| shoes | black patent | black patent |
DAYTIME WEDDING - Formal
Formal Wear Item |
Classic |
Contemporary |
| coat | stroller | black tuxedo or tailcoat |
| trousers | grey striped | to match coat |
| shirt | white spread collar | white wing or spread collar |
| neckwear | ascot or four-in-hand | bow tie to match coat or colored to match vest |
| cummerbund/vest | grey vest only | vest to match coat or colored cummerbund/vest |
| pocket square | optional | to match accessories |
| shoes | black patent | to match coat |
EVENING WEDDING - Ultra Formal
| Formal Wear Item | Classic |
Contemporary |
| coat | black full dress | black tuxedo or tailcoat |
| trousers | black | black |
| shirt | white pique wing collar | white wing collar |
| neckwear | white pique bow tie | black bow tie |
| cummerbund/vest | white pique vest only | black cummerbund or vest |
| pocket square | optional | optional |
| shoes | black patent | black patent |
EVENING WEDDING - Formal
| Formal Wear Item | Classic |
Contemporary |
| coat | black classic tuxedo | black tuxedo or tailcoat |
| trousers | grey striped | to match coat |
| shirt | white wing or spread collar | white wing or spread collar |
| neckwear | black bow tie | bow tie to match coat or colored to match vest |
| cummerbund/vest | black vest or cummerbund | vest to match coat or colored cummerbund/vest |
| pocket square | optional | to match accessories |
| shoes | black patent | to match coat |
References: Ascot Tuxedos of Texas