dinner jacket

Black-tie garment

A dinner jacket is a man's formal jacket for evening wear, typically black or dark blue with silk lapels, worn with matching trousers and a bow tie.

The term is more common in British English; Americans usually say tuxedo or tux.

He wore a dinner jacket to the gala.

garment

tuxedo

Men's formal evening attire

buttonhole · pocket square · cufflinks · studs · waistcoat · cummerbund · bow tie · dress shirt · trousers · dress shoes

style

elegant

Gracefully refined, tasteful

suave · polished · refined · classy · tasteful · impeccable · smart · sharp · gentlemanly · distinguished

tailoring

bespoke

Made to individual specifications

measurements · alterations · seams · stitching · sartorial · made-to-measure · custom-made · Savile Row · craftsmanship · fabric

formality

black-tie

Formal evening dress code

dress code · gala · reception · banquet · awards ceremony · red carpet · opera · fundraiser · cocktail party · diplomatic

Categories
Opposites
formality of dress

dinner jackett-shirt

Casual pullover garment

hoodie · sweatshirt · casual wear · jeans jacket · denim jacket

occasion type

dinner jacketwork clothes

overalls · coveralls · hi-vis vest · lab coat · uniform

dress code category

dinner jacketbusiness casual

Relaxed professional attire

smart casual · white tie · tails · morning coat · blazer

Family

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