Black Tie & Ticket Pockets? - Does A Ticket Pocket Work On A Tux - Men's Tuxedo Details

About this video

Centeno addresses whether a ticket pocket is appropriate on a black tie tuxedo jacket. He argues that ticket pockets belong on casual sports jackets, not formal black tie wear, and recommends choosing a classic tuxedo without one to respect the formality and century-old conventions of black tie dress codes.

Key takeaways

• Centeno argues that black tie has established rules designed to create uniformity and elevate occasions, and deviation from these rules is rarely beneficial despite claims of innovation
• Centeno contends that ticket pockets are informal design elements meant for travel practicality and therefore inappropriate for black tie, where guests are meant to focus on the event rather than utility
• Centeno recommends that first-time tuxedo buyers choose classic, rule-compliant designs, and suggests alternatives like red pocket squares or contrasting waistcoats if variation is desired after owning multiple black tie ensembles

Episode details: published February 2, 2012 · 6.1K views · 4:54 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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