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Black Tie / Dinner Jacket

The white dinner jacket for black tie on warm evenings, with a dress shirt, silk bow tie and cummerbund.

The white dinner jackets are currently unavailable. The new production run is expected to reach us in early November. Pre-orders and individual sizes still available on request: shop@john-crocket.de or +49 221 25 50 50.

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Slimline dinner jacket with shawl collar in white by Wilvorst – John CrocketSlimline dinner jacket with shawl collar in white by Wilvorst – John Crocket
Slimline Dinner Jacket with Shawl Collar in White by Wilvorst Sale priceFrom 379,00 €
Slimline dinner jacket with peak lapels in white by Wilvorst, front view – John CrocketSlimline dinner jacket with peak lapels in white by Wilvorst, back view – John Crocket
Slimline Dinner Jacket with Peak Lapels in White by Wilvorst Sale priceFrom 419,00 €
Dress shirt with piqué bib front, front view – John Crocket
Dress Shirt with Piqué Bib Front Sale price139,00 €
Self-tie silk bow tie in black — John Crocket
Self-Tie Silk Bow Tie in Black Sale price59,00 €
Black silk bow tie – John Crocket
Evening Silk Bow Tie in Black Sale price49,00 €
Black Onyx cufflinks, square with black onyx in a silver-coloured setting, pair on a plain background – John Crocket
Cufflinks: Black Onyx Sale price74,00 €
Cummerbund in black, front view – John Crocket
Cummerbund in Black Sale price89,00 €
Cummerbund in bordeaux, front view – John Crocket
Cummerbund in Burgundy Sale price89,00 €

What is a white dinner jacket and when is it worn?

The white dinner jacket is the white counterpart of the black dinner jacket. Like the dinner suit, it belongs to the black tie dress code, which applies to evening occasions. It first appeared in the 1930s: those holidaying in warm countries wanted to dress formally in the evening without the heavy, dark cloths of evening dress. That is why the white dinner jacket is still the jacket for summer evenings and outdoor celebrations. Only the jacket changes. The black trousers with braid, the dress shirt with a piqué bib, the black silk bow tie and the cummerbund stay the same as with the dinner suit.

Shawl collar or peak lapels

  • Shawl collar. The lapel is rounded. This is how the white dinner jacket was originally cut.
  • Peak lapels. The lapels rise to points that face upwards. This style is considered slightly more formal.

Our dinner jackets come from Wilvorst: single-button jackets with four buttons on each sleeve, in 45% virgin wool and 55% polyester. We order them for you on request, even when you order in the online shop. This adds a few days to the delivery time; you will find the exact details on each product. You will find a dress shirt, silk bow ties, cummerbunds and cufflinks right here in this collection.

→ The black dinner jacket and dinner suit trousers: Dinner Suit

→ Silk bow ties and cummerbunds for the dinner jacket: Eveningwear Accessories

→ Black tie, white tie and morning dress at a glance: Formal Wear

FAQ

When do you wear a white dinner jacket?
On warm evenings when black tie is required, particularly at outdoor celebrations. This is what the white dinner jacket was created for: a lighter, pale alternative to dark evening dress in warm climates. For all other black tie occasions, the black dinner jacket is the usual choice.
Which trousers go with a dinner jacket?
Black dinner suit trousers with braid, the silk stripe down the side. The waistband should be covered; with a single-breasted dinner jacket, for example, by a cummerbund. You will find the dinner suit trousers in our Dinner Suit collection.
Is the dinner jacket also available in black?
Strictly speaking, every jacket worn for black tie is a dinner jacket, including the black one. At John Crocket, ‘Dinner Jacket’ refers to the white jacket. You will find the black dinner jacket with silk-faced lapels in our Dinner Suit collection.
Can you wear a dinner jacket to a wedding?
Yes, if the invitation says ‘Black Tie’ or its German equivalent, ‘Abendgarderobe’, and the celebration takes place on a warm summer evening, outdoors for instance. If the ceremony takes place during the day, a morning suit is the appropriate dress.
Where can I buy a dinner jacket?
Here in our online shop or at our shop on Friesenstraße in Cologne, where we can advise you in person. We order the dinner jackets from Wilvorst on request, including for orders placed in the online shop. The exact delivery time is shown on each product.
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