But consider also that a midnight blue (the Cannes film festival way of saying ‘very, very, very dark blue) can actually work, and sometimes appears darker than black under flash photography. Yes, we’ve mentioned that black is quite important for the black tie outfit. A waistcoat is optional, but it must match the jacket and it must never be worn with a cummerbund (they essentially do the same job of creating rigidity and good upright posture). That’s strictly reserved for the white tie dress code. You can dare step into using other colours, but not white. Tie: Always a bow tie for the black tie dress code. The suit jacket material is traditionally barathea wool in black. This must come with satin lapels, buttons, and pockets. Jacket: A suit jacket that is known as a dinner jacket. Though velvet slippers can work, just know you're showing off a little bit (no bad thing.
Shoes: Black patent leather shoes are recommended. Make sure they’re black, fitted and naturally tapered. Trousers: These will be formal, pressed, and ideally, with a single row of braid or satin fabric to the outside of each leg.
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