The tuxedo A tuxedo makes for the perfect outfit for almost every ball.
„Black tie“ is a dress code widely used on invitations, especially to elegant balls such as the Vienna Philharmonic Ball, the Kaffeesiederball or the Elmayer Kränzchen. Owning a black or midnight blue tuxedo is compulsory if you are frequently invited to elegant evening events for business or pleasure.
The details Apart from the cummerbund, cufflinks and, with more exclusive versions, the five decorative shirt buttons are extremely elegant details. The bow tie, just like the cummerbund, is usually black. Very modernly styled gentlemen, however, may chose more colourful alternatives.
Material & colour A tuxedo, also known as “black dinner jacket“, can be black or midnight blue. An exception is the „dinner jacket“ – the white or cream coloured counterpart, usually made of a lighter wool material, as it is worn only at open air events such as summer balls like the Concordia-Ball. The tuxedo shirt is made of either cotton or silk.
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