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Tuxedo Jacket : Like the many takes on the classic cocktail dress, there are several styles of jackets that work for black tie looks, like dinner jackets, tuxedo jackets, and more formal blazers
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Though this guide is tailored to wedding guests, couples can also use it to steer their wedding attire code choice so they don't risk asking their loved ones to wear black tie to an apple orchard wedding down a dirt road (speaking from my own guest experience here)
For formal events, the rules are more relaxed and a light blue or similarly subdued shirt can work well, provided the rest of your outfit stays sharp
A white silky camisole tucked in creates a clean, fresh contrast inside the grey tonal suit