Five Key Components of an Elite Black Tie Fit The Ultra-Classic Tux : J.Crew Ludlow Italian Wool Shawl Collar Tuxedo, $815 The Pleated Tuxedo Shirt : Todd Snyder x Hamilton Pleated Tuxedo Shirt, $398 The Silky Bow Tie : Drake's Batwing Bow Tie, $145 The Retro-Cool Cummerbund : Banana Republic Silk Cummerbund, $75 The Shiny Black Shoes : George Cleverly Merlin Whole-Cut Patent-Leather Shoes, $895 It's also worth remembering that black tie is actually democratic in nature
You can easily incorporate a thick sole style into your wardrobe by balancing with softer items in your summer wardrobe think this New Balance 1906 pair with a floaty cotton dress, for example
It marks a milestone, and your footwear should rise to the occasion just as much as your outfit
Look for an A-line shape, which is specifically designed to accentuate all body types by accentuating the waist and widening gradually
She asked us all to wear something blue, and wanting something elegant and classic, I thought there was no better designer than Emilia Wickstead for the task