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The History of Wearing Black to Weddings Decades ago, wearing black to a wedding was a big fashion mistake which is now an outdated rule

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Black Tie Attire for Women Formal (floor length) evening gown Dressy cocktail dress Your dressiest little black dress Black Tie Attire for Men Black tuxedo jacket and matching trousers Formal (piqu or pleated front) white shirt Shirt studs and cuff links Black bow tie (silk, satin, or twill) Black cummerbund to match tie, or a vest Dressy braces to ensure a good fit (optional) No gloves Black patent shoes and black dress socks In summer, in the tropics, or on a cruise: White dinner jacket, black tuxedo trousers plus other black tie wardrobe Black Tie Etiquette It's important to treat black tie events with a certain amount of formality, consideration, and respect

Traditionally the cummerbund is black in color has upward facing pleats and is made from shiny sateen silk or grosgrain