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White Tie Tailcoats

Tailcoat, trousers, dress shirt, white bow tie and dress studs for the white tie dress code.

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Classic tailcoat in black by Wilvorst – John CrocketClassic tailcoat in black by Wilvorst – John Crocket
Classic Tailcoat in Black by Wilvorst Sale price589 €
Slimline tailcoat in black by Wilvorst – John CrocketSlimline tailcoat in black by Wilvorst – John Crocket
Slimline Tailcoat in Black by Wilvorst Sale price589 €
Slimline tailcoat trousers in black by Wilvorst, pure new wool, front view – John CrocketSlimline tailcoat trousers in black by Wilvorst, pure new wool, back view – John Crocket
Slimline Tailcoat Trousers in Black by Wilvorst Sale priceFrom 199 €
Classic tailcoat trousers in black by Wilvorst, pure new wool, front view – John CrocketClassic tailcoat trousers in black by Wilvorst, pure new wool, back view – John Crocket
Classic Tailcoat Trousers in Black by Wilvorst Sale price199 €
White bow tie for white tie – John Crocket
White Tie Bow Tie in White Sale price49 €
Dress studs in black and gold, front view – John Crocket
Dress Studs in Black and Gold Sale price39 €
Dress studs in silver and black, front view – John Crocket
Dress Studs in Silver and Black Sale price39 €
Tailcoat dress shirt, front view – John Crocket
White Tie Shirt Sale price199 €

The tailcoat for men: what white tie requires

If the invitation says ‘White Tie’ or, in German, ‘große Abendgarderobe’, a tailcoat is expected. It is the most formal evening wear for men and one step above the dinner suit worn for black tie. The dress code takes its name from the white bow tie that goes with the tailcoat. The dress code is close to a uniform: every item is prescribed.

What you need for white tie

  • Tailcoat. With tails at the back. Our tailcoats are made from Super 100s virgin wool.
  • Trousers. Black, with braid (a silk stripe down the side) and an adjustable waistband.
  • Dress shirt. With a wing collar and a stiffened piqué front.
  • Dress studs. They fasten the front of the dress shirt.
  • White bow tie. In cotton, matt, without a pattern. A silk bow tie or a black bow tie belongs with the dinner suit, not the tailcoat.
  • Waistcoat. White, in cotton piqué, with lapels. We order the piqué waistcoat for you on request.
  • Shoes. Black and without broguing, ideally a plain Oxford in high-shine leather.

We carry the tailcoat and trousers in two cuts: Classic and Slimline. The trousers come from Wilvorst. We order them for you on request, even when 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.

→ Black shoes without broguing: Oxford Shoes

→ For the cuffs of the dress shirt: Cufflinks

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

→ Tailcoat, dinner suit and morning coat for weddings, explained in our Wedding Lexicon

FAQ

What does ‘White Tie’ on an invitation mean?
White tie requires gentlemen to wear a tailcoat. The same applies to the German ‘große Abendgarderobe’. It is the most formal evening dress code, familiar from balls such as the Vienna Opera Ball.
What is the difference between a tailcoat and a dinner suit?
The tailcoat has tails at the back; the dinner suit has a short jacket without tails. The dinner suit emerged as more comfortable evening wear alongside the tailcoat and is considered less formal. A tailcoat is worn with a white bow tie, a white waistcoat and a dress shirt with a wing collar; a dinner suit with a black silk bow tie, a cummerbund and a black tie dress shirt.
Do you wear a cummerbund with a tailcoat?
No. With a tailcoat, the waistband is covered by the white cotton piqué waistcoat with lapels. The cummerbund belongs with the dinner suit and therefore with black tie.
What are tailcoat trousers?
The black trousers worn with a tailcoat, with braid down the side and an adjustable waistband. Our tailcoat trousers are made from Super 100s pure new wool, either as the pleated Classic or as the slim-cut Slimline. They are always worn with the tailcoat, not on their own with a different jacket.
Which shirt goes with a tailcoat?
A dress shirt in cotton piqué with a wing collar and a piqué-reinforced bib. The front of the shirt is fastened with dress studs. The cuffs are single cuffs, but they are worn with cufflinks.
Is a tailcoat worn to a wedding?
Only if the invitation says ‘White Tie’ or ‘große Abendgarderobe’. The dress code is set by the couple, and guests should not outdo it. If the invitation says ‘Black Tie’, a dinner suit is meant; if the ceremony takes place during the day, a morning suit.
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