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The black tie accessories every gentleman needs
Words: India Gladstone
Black tie season is about to be well and truly upon us but panic not, gentlemen, as there is still time to pull together the best black tie outfit you’ve ever owned – and this year it’s all about the accessories. The festive season brings around many events where black tie is required, and more often than not you are going to see someone at one who you’ve seen at the last. It’s therefore important to change it up and to avoid being a repeat offender – which is why accessories are key. But which are the best?
The bow tie
Choosing the right bow tie for the right occasion can very definitely make or break an outfit. The common misconception is that once a gentleman owns one bow tie, he doesn’t need any more but this is just not true. It is absolutely necessary to invest in more than one bow tie if you ever want to look any different to any other gentleman in the room.
The pocket square
The pocket square is an accessory that many men often forget about – or one that they don’t put much thought into. A true gentleman will understand the importance of wearing a pocket square, and the right pocket square at that. Choose wisely and we can guarantee that this will be the focal point of your outfit and that it will ensure you get all of the right kinds of attention.
Cufflinks
Although subtle and small, the right cufflinks are key to your black tie outfit. Every gentleman should know and understand how important it is to own several pairs of very beautiful and very wearable cufflinks: they should always be at the top of your priority list and can genuinely make or break your outfit.
Cummerbund
A cummerbund is one of the most traditional items a gentleman can own but one that is sadly not worn as commonly as it once was. Adding a cummerbund into your black tie attire shows that you’re stylish, sharp and that you are a man of tradition.
