How to Correctly Wear Formalwear for Men

Have you thought about what you will be wearing to the next formal event on your calendar? This may be the last thing on men's minds, but you will be spending a large amount of money on your outfit, so why not look great? Here are a few tips to dress correctly for formal events.

Instructions

1. Buy a tuxedo. Shelling out $100 for a rental each time you attend a semi-formal event makes no sense. When buying a tuxedo, stick with the classic formal wear. A one- or two-button model will never go out of style.

2. Wear a shirt with a conventional straight lay-down collar and French cuffs. A banded collar looks out of place at formal events.

3. Learn how to tie a bow-tie. Never buy matching a patterned bow-tie with a cummerbund. It is better to wear a black bow-tie or straight tie. You can skip the cummerbund to achieve a cleaner, more modern look.

4. Purchase a great pair of formal-wear shoes. Dress lace-up shoes will lend your tuxedo a more subdued look. Slip-on shoes will give an unconventional but an entirely appropriate look to your outfit.

5. If you do wear a peak-lapel tuxedo jacket then you must wear a wing-collar shirt. Make sure the wings are tucked behind the bow-tie and not peeking out or above the tie.