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If you only own one tie, it should be a black tie. It's versatile, classic and perfect for almost any occasion. Choosing black tie leaves little room for fashion errors and is a safe choice.
A black tie should match the rest of your outfit in terms of color and style, but it doesn't have to be the exact same color as the rest of the ensemble. Black tie is one of our favorite choices and pairs perfectly with a black suit, white shirt and black shoes.
If you want to tone down the formality of a solid black tie, choose one with a black pattern, such as a tasteful plaid or stripe. For weddings, we think you should leave your black tie at home and choose one that's more fun, festive, and classic.
Whether you are looking for black ties for a wedding, funeral or for work, Cravate Gentleman offers a wide range of black ties online with free and fast delivery.
Besides the elegant solid color black tie, the collection above features black ties in pinstripes, scarves, paisley patterns and playful polka dots. Besides the different patterns, the type of weave of the fabric also makes each black tie different.
Some black ties are made from a smooth, shiny silk fabric, while others have a more matte sheen due to a coarser silk weave. If you are not looking for a black tie but rather a dark gray tie, please see our selection of gray and silver ties.
All black ties listed above are normal length. Taller men may want to consider wearing longer ties.
This is especially important if the tie wearer is not only tall but also has a wider neck and a big belly. If this is you, you may want to take a look at our extra long ties.
Keep in mind that guard tie knots, such as the full Windsor knot, also require a longer tie.
Does black tie attire mean you have to wear black tie? Well, although it is called black tie, it is a dress code that traditionally does not require a tie but a bow tie.
Black tie attire consists of a black tuxedo jacket, black sash or vest (never wear both together), white tuxedo shirt, shiny polished shoes, a black bow tie and cufflinks as well as studs instead of buttons on shirts.
To learn more about this formal dress code, please see our dress guide to black tie attire.
Although black ties are not part of traditional black tie attire, they are still formal and elegant. They are a perfect tie choice for semi-formal functions that take place in the evening.
For a slightly less formal black tie, choose a less shiny tie, or ties to which other colors have been added in the form of stripes or fine scarves.
Funerals are another event where men wear black ties. While black is the color most Western cultures wear at funerals, the French often wear dark purple ties.
Black tie is a semi-formal Western dress code, dating back to early British and American finery for formal evening social events, derived from late Georgian and early Victorian dress codes for formal evening wear in the late 19th century.
The black tie dress code for men is often referred to as a synecdoche by its underlying principle, the evening jacket or evening suit. It is a form of evening jacket that originated in early finery worn by the upper class in Britain and the United States and was later popularized by the elite of Europe and the United States. North America in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Black is the absence of color. The meaning of black is sometimes a bit contradictory. On the one hand, black is the color of sadness and mourning, but on the other hand, black is also sometimes perceived as mysterious, sexy and sophisticated.
Dark charcoal grays, very dark midnight blue, and very dark browns are sometimes perceived as black. In the business world, black suits are much less common than in formal events. Tuxedos are almost exclusively black in color.
Looking for even more formality? So the plain black tie is more formal than patterned black ties. In fact, the solid color tie is always the most formal option.