Black Bow Ties or A Black Necktie - Which Tie Style When Wearing A Tuxedo? Black Tie Neckwear Tips

About this video

Centeno addresses whether black neckties are acceptable alternatives to black bowties at black tie events. He argues that while Hollywood celebrities often wear neckties with tuxedos, this represents a fashion-forward approach rather than proper etiquette. Centeno explains that the shift from wing collars to turn-down collars has technically opened the door for necktie alternatives, but he recommends that only men with strong style foundations should attempt breaking this rule, and only if they maintain proper waist coverage with a cummerbund or waistcoat.

Key takeaways

• Centeno argues that black bowties remain the proper choice for black tie events according to traditional dress codes
• Centeno contends that turn-down collars have made neckties a technically acceptable alternative, unlike with older wing collars
• Centeno recommends that if breaking the bowtie rule, one should maintain all other black tie elements properly, including mandatory waist covering
• Centeno suggests that men with strong style understanding can bend one rule, but should consider subtle textured bowties as a safer option than switching to neckties

Episode details: published November 8, 2011 · 59K views · 5:00 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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