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A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO EVENING WEAR (SECOND EDITION)

 INTRODUCTION

 Preface: Story of the Guide
 A Formal Introduction
 Using the Guide
 Updates
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ETIQUETTE

 Introduction: A Formal Education
 Defining Black Tie
 Defining White Tie
 Formal Tradition
 Formal Dress Codes
 Black Tie Dress Codes
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HISTORY

 Introduction: Setting the Precedent
 Regency Origins (1800s)
 Regency Evolution (1800 - '30s)
 Early & Mid Victorian Era (1840s - '80s)
 Late Victorian Era I (1880's, '90s)
 Late Victorian Era II (1880's, '90s)
 Edwardian Era (1900s, '10s)
 Jazz Age (1920s)
 Depression Era (1930s)
 Postwar Period (1940s, early '50s)
 Jet Age (late 1950s, early '60s)
 Counterculture Era (late 1960s, '70s)
 Yuppie Years I (mid/late 1970s)
 Yuppie Years II (1980s, early '90s)
 Millennial Age (late 1990s, 2000s)
 Epilogue: Formality's Future
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CLASSIC BLACK TIE

 Introduction: The Gold Standard
 Classic Tuxedos (Dinner Suits)
 Classic Waist Coverings
 Classic Shirts
 Classic Neckwear
 Classic Footwear
 Classic Accessories
 Classic Outerwear
 Warm-Weather Black Tie
 Classic Alternatives
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CONTEMPORARY BLACK TIE

 Introduction: Amending Perfection
 Lessons from the Past
 Contemporary Tuxedos (Dinner Suits)
 Contemporary Waist Coverings
 Contemporary Shirts
 Contemporary Neckwear
 Contemporary Footwear, Accessories
 Contemporary Alternatives
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WHITE TIE

 Introduction: The Apex of Elegance
 Evening Tailcoat and Trousers (Dress Suit)
 Full-Dress Waistcoat
 Full-Dress Shirt
 Full-Dress Bow Tie
 Other Accompaniments
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STYLE BASICS

 Introduction: Men's Wear 101
 Suit Style
 Proper Fit
 Wear & Care
 Tying a Bow Tie
 Folding a Pocket Square
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BUYING

 Introduction: Assembling Your Wardrobe
 Buying Basics
 Major Retailers
 Supplemental Retailers
 Custom Tailoring
 White Tie Investments
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VINTAGE

 Introduction: Recreating the Past
 Vintage Etiquette & Tradition
 Vintage Evening Weddings
 Vintage Waist Coverings
 Vintage Evening Shirts
 Vintage Evening Neckwear
 Vintage Evening Accessories
 Vintage Evening Outerwear
 Retro Tuxedos
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SUPPLEMENTAL  

 Bibliography
 Black Tie Versus Tuxedo
 Clerical Formal Attire
 Glossary
 Hall of Shame
 Ladies' Evening Wear
 Links
 Military Formal Attire
 Morning Dress (Formal Day Wear)
 Myths & Merits
 Orders, Decorations & Medals
 Red Carpet Black Tie
 Scottish Formal Attire
 Weddings (Formal Evening)
 

Introduction
Suit Style
Proper Fit
Wear & Care
Tying a Bow Tie
Folding a Pocket Square

 

How to Fold a Pocket Square




Readers can find detailed instructions for creating all sorts of classic folds at the Sam Hober Custom Made Neckties website.


For recommended fabrics and styles check out the Classic Black-Tie Accessories page.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

  

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