The Best Suit Choices for Formal Events

Formal events are always special occasions where what you will wear is dictated by some fairly strict rules. You can, of course, turn up in just about any sort of formal attire and get away with it, but it's always best for you if you can present the correct image. Even better if you can present a really good image that exceeds expectations. Formal suits tend most of the time to be dark. The exception is the dinner jacket or tuxedo, where white is more commonly seen (as you will notice in many Bond films). If you do choose to go with white, just remember that it's a color that is hard to clean and which stains easily. In a party environment, with people jostling and potentially spilling drinks, you may eventually come to regret choosing white, even if it does help you pull off that perfect "007" look. If you wear a dinner jacket to an actual dinner, on the other hand, it won't matter too much what color you choose unless you're a bit on the clumsy side. You know yourself, so from whatever your past experience tells you, you'll know if lighter colors should be avoided. Jackets for evening wear, especially the formal "black tie" type (not that your tie at such an event does not actually have to be black, despite the name), should ideally have a slightly shorter than average cut and should feature shawl lapels. In general the shirt choice should usually be a light color, and preferably white, even if the jacket is white as well. Suits like this are very formal, so there's some risk that you may appear to be over-dressed compared to everyone else. One thing is for sure, however, and that is you will look good, no matter what. Formal events during the day are a very different matter. It's much less usual to wear that dinner jacket look in a day time environment, fancy European casinos aside. For these types of events it is more usual to wear darker colors, and peak lapels, with the lapels preferably being a bit wider than what you'd wear for normal business use. The length of the suit jacket will be at least average to perhaps slightly longer than average. The suit should be very well pressed, and of course it should be clean. In general, single breasted suits work a little better for formal wear, while double-breasted suits are a good choice when you need to assert authority. Your suit should be properly tailored to fit your physique. Don't make the mistake of choosing a suit off the rack, because the quality just isn't there, and that won't flatter your image. People can tell when you make an effort to present yourself well, and anything less is actually a bit disrespectful. For more advice about suit choices, consult Studio Suits. This company makes excellent custom tailored suits, and provides a simple way to choose and order online. Even better, they have expert tailors on hand who can advise you about all kinds of things that will help you look your best on the big day.