[Episode 8] What is Formal Attire? Part 2 - Evening Attire and Suits You Can Wear Day or Night
Generally, for ceremonies starting after 5 p.m., evening attire is appropriate.
tailcoat

A tailcoat is formal evening attire. It is worn at official banquets, balls, Nobel Prize ceremonies, concerts, etc., when the invitation specifies "white tie." It is also worn by the groom at high-class weddings and receptions. The shirt must have a wing collar with a double-breasted front. The placket is fastened with white stud buttons. The trousers are characterized by their high rise, reaching up to the solar plexus.
Huntsman 3-piece suit: ¥277,560 (tax included)
Shirt (Reference Item), Social Bow Tie: ¥4,320 (tax included)
Kindware Studs: ¥11,880 (tax included)
Kindwear Chief: ¥3,240 (tax included)
All items are formal wear Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th floor.
tuxedo

A tuxedo is formal evening attire. It is worn by the groom, the groom's father, and the guest of honor at weddings held in the afternoon. It is also worn by those attending various ceremonies and parties that extend from evening into the night, and by those attending parties with a "black tie" dress code. For formal occasions on a cruise, a black bow tie and cummerbund are standard. Cufflinks are made of black mother-of-pearl or onyx.
Huntsman Jacket: ¥120,960 (tax included)
Huntsman slacks: ¥46,440 (tax included)
Shirt (Reference Item) Kindwear Bow Tie ¥7,452 (tax included)
Kindwear Cummerbund: ¥20,520 (tax included)
All items are formal wear Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th floor.
Black suit

This outfit can be worn for general celebratory and mourning occasions, day or night. For mourning occasions such as weddings, receptions, memorial services, shrine visits, Shichi-Go-San celebrations, funerals, and memorial services, the pocket square should be removed.
Huntsman Jacket: ¥83,160 (tax included)
Kindwear Vest: ¥35,640 (tax included)
Huntsman slacks: ¥35,640 (tax included)
Shirt (Reference item: Kindwear tie) ¥14,040 (tax included)
Kindwear Chief: ¥3,240 (tax included)
All items are formal wear Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th floor.
Dressy Suit

The groom at a wedding ceremony and reception (house wedding, restaurant wedding, etc.). This is the typical formal attire for guests at celebratory occasions.
Huntsman suit: ¥172,800 (tax included)
Shirt (Reference item: Kindwear vest) ¥35,640 (tax included)
Kindwear necktie (with pocket square) ¥10,800 (tax included)
Kindwear Chief: ¥3,240 (tax included)
All items are formal wear Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th floor.
How was it? Formal attire varies depending on the instructions from the organizers, the atmosphere of the ceremony, the venue, and your position. Also, for your own wedding, your attire will change depending on the atmosphere you envision for the ceremony (a formal hotel, an overseas wedding, a restaurant wedding, etc.). If you're unsure what to wear, please feel free to consult with the formal shop on the 5th floor Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building .
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