Ensure that you ’ re dressed appropriately for the occasion with these guidelines that cover a range of looks . Consider the season , time of day and the venue before making your selections . And there ’ s always room to play with pattern and color within the dress code .

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• Tuxedos in a smooth wool fabric with silk or satin lapels

• Black is the default , but midnight blue , hunter green and burgundy also appear

• Silk or satin stripe down the outer seams of the pants

• Bowtie is customary , in black or colorful satin or silk

• White dress shirt with vertical pleats , wing collar and studs instead of buttons

• French cuffs fastened with cufflinks and cummerbund in lieu of a belt

• Black shoes in patent or highly shined leather , with black socks

• Suits in dark fabrics in wool or cotton blend , depending on the season

• Notched lapel is standard on a singlebreasted suit

• Dress shirts may be white or pastel with a spread collar

• Long necktie that ends at the belt is typical

• Pocket square of a complementary color in silk or cotton

• Leather belt matches shoe color

• Lace-up leather shoes with coordinating socks

• Casual , light-colored suit in breathable fabrics like linen or cotton

• Long-sleeve buttoned shirts with classic barrel cuffs

• No tie , open collar

• Stylish sunglasses

• Cotton belt and pocket square

• Footwear : loafers , boat shoes , sandals or barefoot ◆

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