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A Brief History of the Black Tie Dress Code The black tie dress code has its origins in the latter half of the 19th century
Audrey Hepburn's First Wedding Dress Wedding date: 1952 Marriage to: James Hanson, almost Style: a mid-length, boatneck silk dress paired with elbow-length gloves Audrey Hepburn's first wedding dress was what we might today consider to be a bit more retro
The green light situations: Creative corporate offices, agency environments, and informal business meetings Business dinners and networking events where personality in dress is expected Cocktail events and evening social gatherings that do not require black tie The red light situations: Black-tie events and formal galas - only black footwear is appropriate with a tuxedo or full black-tie ensemble Strictly formal weddings where a black suit is dress code - the brown shoe will read as insufficiently formal Funerals and religious formal occasions If your wardrobe centers around a black suit, consider exploring our custom suits designed to pair across multiple settings, or our range of custom 3-piece suits that give you the jacket, trousers, and waistcoat for maximum versatility
All orders are cut, sewn, prepared and shipped from our studio in Vilnius, Lithuania (Europe)
Conclusion Brown shoes and black pants are no longer a fashion faux pas
