ec2-54-147-30-127.compute-1.amazonaws.com | ToothyWiki | RecentChanges | Login | Webcomic Worn at very formal state occasions when invitation states “White Tie” - banquets, balls and ambassadorial events.
This outfit consists of a black evening tailcoat with satin faced lapels and black evening trousers with a satin stripe down the outside leg seam. With this one should wear a white Marcella waistcoat, white wing collar shirt, white Marcella bow tie and white silk handkerchief. Note: The bottom button of the waistcoat should always be fastened when wearing white tie.
The outfit is finished off with a top hat, black cloak, cane and white gloves if you're feeling Edwardian.
According to one site:
Students at the universities of Oxford and [Cambridge] customarily wear a variation of the above (Sub Fusc) for graduation. Under the gown a dark suit with white tie is worn.
To file under 'things we never wanted to know, so never needed to ask.' CategoryClothing?, CategoryFashion?, ClassMatters?, CategoryElitism?, SocialMatters (delete as appropriate)