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“I know, I’ll wear the tux”
shouldn’t be a thought reserved
exclusively for the moment
you read B L A C K T I E on a wedding
invite. It’s also for the times
when you want to look fuck-you good
at any function with the slightest
bit of formality. It doesn’t matter if
it’s cocktails with friends at
that four-dollar-sign establishment,
the office holiday party, or,
hell, even New Year’s Eve.
Dressing down a tux is something no
one in your circle will have thought
of. How do you get it done? First, go
as high-end as you can with your
tuxedo choice. Quality is of the
utmost importance here. Next, sell it
with a solid knit sweater or high-
quality T-shirt underneath. After

that, toss on a simple yet sleek pair
of sneakers. Finally, own it.
Suddenly, you’re the beau of the ball, 1. 2. 3.
and no one knew there even was
a ball. —Ben Boskovich
LOOK THE PART, KEEP. IT. CURB YOUR
ACT THE PART. SIMPLE. ACCESSORIES.

A tux is stuffy Your flex is already in If you insist, a
OPPOSITE:
Tuxedo and sweater (prices upon request) only if you act stuffy, the lapels and the silk scarf is a nice
by Atelier Saman Amel; so erase any piping on your pants. excuse to say,
T-shirt ($40) by Calvin Klein Underwear;
sneakers ($735) by John Lobb. thoughts of formality If you’re pairing “Because it’s a little
as soon as you with sneakers chilly.” Or for your
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Sneakers ($520) by Santoni; scarf walk out the door. and a sweater, just more sartorially
($450) by Turnbull & Asser;
pocket square ($85) by Paul Stuart; (A cocktail can make sure inclined friends,
bracelet ($85) by Roxanne definitely help.) both are luxe. “Because it’s chic.”
Assoulin; ring ($575) by David Yurman;
money clip ($210) by Montblanc.

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