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Formal Wear

Dinner suits, white dinner jackets, tailcoats and morning coats with shirts and accessories for black tie, white tie and formal daytime occasions.

The white dinner jackets are currently unavailable. The new production is expected to reach us in early November. Pre-orders and the individual sizes still available are offered 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 €
Classic Stresemann trousers by Wilvorst, pure new wool, grey, front view – John CrocketClassic Stresemann trousers by Wilvorst, pure new wool, grey, back view – John Crocket
Classic Striped Morning Trousers by Wilvorst Sale price179,00 €
Dress shirt with piqué bib front, front view – John Crocket
Dress Shirt with Piqué Bib Front Sale price189,00 €
Classic morning waistcoat by Wilvorst, pure new wool, light grey, front view – John CrocketClassic morning waistcoat by Wilvorst, pure new wool, light grey, back view – John Crocket
Classic Morning Waistcoat by Wilvorst Sale price149,00 €
Self-tie silk bow tie in black — John Crocket
Self-Tie Silk Bow Tie in Black Sale price59,00 €
Slimline dinner suit trousers in black by Wilvorst, pure new wool, front view – John CrocketSlimline dinner suit trousers in black by Wilvorst, pure new wool, back view – John Crocket
Slimline Dinner Suit Trousers in Black by Wilvorst Sale price169,00 €
Black silk bow tie – John Crocket
Evening Silk Bow Tie in Black Sale price49,00 €
Tailcoat dress shirt, front view – John Crocket
White Tie Shirt Sale price199,00 €
Cummerbund in black, front view – John Crocket
Cummerbund in Black Sale price89,00 €
Classic morning coat by Wilvorst – John CrocketClassic morning coat by Wilvorst – John Crocket
Classic Morning Coat by Wilvorst Sale price639,00 €
Slimline dinner jacket in black by Wilvorst – John CrocketSlimline dinner jacket in black by Wilvorst – John Crocket
Slimline Dinner Jacket in Black by Wilvorst Sale price379,00 €
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 €
White bow tie for white tie – John Crocket
White Tie Bow Tie in White Sale price49,00 €
Classic tailcoat in black by Wilvorst – John CrocketClassic tailcoat in black by Wilvorst – John Crocket
Classic Tailcoat in Black by Wilvorst Sale price589,00 €
Dress studs in silver and black, front view – John Crocket
Dress Studs in Silver and Black Sale price39,00 €
Dress studs in black and gold, front view – John Crocket
Dress Studs in Black and Gold Sale price39,00 €
Slimline tailcoat in black by Wilvorst – John CrocketSlimline tailcoat in black by Wilvorst – John Crocket
Slimline Tailcoat in Black by Wilvorst Sale price589,00 €
Cummerbund in bordeaux, front view – John Crocket
Cummerbund in Burgundy Sale price89,00 €

What is formal evening wear for men?

Evening wear is formal dress for occasions in the evening. The invitation tells you which form of evening wear is expected. On a German invitation, 'Abendgarderobe' (literally 'evening wear') or 'black tie' calls for a dinner suit; 'große Abendgarderobe' (full evening dress) or 'white tie' calls for a tailcoat, the most formal evening dress for men. Formal daytime occasions have a dress code of their own: morning dress, worn with a morning coat. Traditionally, around 6 pm is regarded as the dividing line between day and evening.

The dress codes at a glance

  • Black tie: the dinner suit. A jacket with silk-faced lapels, trousers with a side braid, a white dress shirt with a piqué front, a black silk bow tie and a cummerbund.
  • Black tie on warm evenings: the white dinner jacket. The white jacket replaces the black dinner jacket. Trousers, shirt, bow tie and cummerbund stay the same.
  • White tie: the tailcoat. A tailcoat, trousers with a side braid, a dress shirt with a wing collar, dress studs, a piqué waistcoat and a white cotton bow tie.
  • For the day: the morning coat. A coat with fronts cut away into tails at the back, worn with a waistcoat, striped morning trousers and a tie instead of a bow tie.

A dinner suit, white dinner jacket or tailcoat is worn with black shoes without broguing, most formally a plain Oxford in high-shine leather. With a morning coat, black Oxfords are usual.

We order the Wilvorst jackets, trousers and waistcoats for you on request, even if you order from our online shop. This adds a few days to the delivery time; you will find the exact delivery time on each product page. Cotton dress shirts for black tie and white tie, bow ties, cummerbunds and dress studs complete the wardrobe. We offer personal advice in our shop on Friesenstraße in Cologne.

→ Jacket, trousers, shirt, bow tie and cummerbund for black tie: Dinner suit

→ The white jacket for black tie in summer: White dinner jacket

→ Everything for white tie: Tailcoat

→ Formal daytime wear: Morning suit and morning coat

→ Bow ties, cummerbunds and dress studs: Eveningwear Accessories

→ Dinner suit, morning coat and tailcoat for weddings, explained in our Wedding Lexicon

FAQ

What does 'Abendgarderobe' mean on an invitation?
If the invitation simply says 'Abendgarderobe' (evening wear), the host expects men to wear a dinner suit. This corresponds to the English 'black tie'. If it says 'große Abendgarderobe' (full evening dress), a tailcoat is meant. A dark suit is not enough in either case, as it belongs to a separate, less formal dress code.
What is the difference between black tie and white tie?
White tie is more formal. Black tie calls for a dinner suit, white tie for a tailcoat. Both dress codes are named after the bow tie: a black silk bow tie goes with the dinner suit, and a white cotton bow tie goes with the tailcoat. You will find everything that goes with each in our dinner suit and tailcoat collections.
Dinner suit or tailcoat: which is more formal?
The tailcoat. It is the most formal evening wear and is only required when the invitation says 'white tie' or 'große Abendgarderobe'. The dinner jacket came about alongside the tailcoat as a shorter, more comfortable evening jacket, and today the dinner suit is what is worn for black tie.
Is the morning coat part of evening wear?
No, the morning coat is formal daywear. It is traditionally worn until about 6 pm, for example at morning weddings. We include it in this collection because it belongs to the same formal wardrobe. If the celebration takes place in the evening, a dinner suit or tailcoat is the right choice.
Which formal wear is right for a wedding?
The couple set the dress code, and it is usually stated on the invitation. For 'black tie' (on German invitations, 'Abendgarderobe'), wear a dinner suit; for 'white tie', a tailcoat. If the ceremony takes place during the day, a morning coat is usual. As a guest, keep to the requested dress code and do not dress more formally than it asks.
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