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In the term "black tie optional," the word "optional" refers to the degree of adherence to the traditional black tie dress code

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The spacious soft-close drawers offer ample storage space

Black tie Black tie is a half-dress Western dress code for evening events, originating in British and North American conventions for attire in the 19th century

Often youll see people try and make it look like an Edwardian thing by wearing a wing-collar shirt with a dinner suit, which [in my opinion] doesnt really work. Your shirt should also be double-cuffed and secured by cufflinks, not buttons

For a more casual denim-led variation, refer to our brown jeans combination shirt guide to style similar earthy tones with relaxed fits