Suit and regular tie or tuxedo and bow tie?

We don't have 'tuxedos', because we're not American. It's 'black tie', or a 'dinner jacket'.

It's a bit of a meaningless question, because they are two distinct modes of dress for two different occasions. If you were going to a formal dinner, or anywhere where it said 'black tie' on the invitation, then a normal lounge suit would be completely incorrect. Similarly, if you were going for a job interview, then wearing a dinner jacket would, by definition, be ridiculous.

It's the right outfit for the right occasion, not 'which is better'. Black tie, worn correctly and without cheap components can't be beaten in terms of appearance.

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Original post by Reality Check

Similarly, if you were going for a job interview, then wearing a dinner jacket would, by definition, be ridiculous.

Haha I'm literally imagining a guy turning up to an interview like that...

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Original post by summerbirdreads

Haha I'm literally imagining a guy turning up to an interview like that...

A suit and tie is regular job interview attire though

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Original post by summerbirdreads

Haha I'm literally imagining a guy turning up to an interview like that...

You might as well go in a clown suit :laugh:

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Original post by rosy_posy

A suit and tie is regular job interview attire though

She's talking about black tie for an interview, not a lounge suit.

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Original post by rosy_posy

A suit and tie is regular job interview attire though

I'm talking about a fancy dinner jacket with a bow tie.... that is kinda ridiculous for a job interview

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Original post by Reality Check

You might as well go in a clown suit :laugh:

Well, now the guy is wearing a clown wig, make-up and nose.. but he is still in a dinner jacket with the bow tie

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Original post by summerbirdreads

Well, now the guy is wearing a clown wig, make-up and nose.. but he is still in a dinner jacket with the bow tie

The job is his! :laugh:

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Original post by Reality Check

The job is his! :laugh:

They are not even conducting the interview... he even got a promotion before he even got the job.

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Original post by summerbirdreads

I'm talking about a fancy dinner jacket with a bow tie.... that is kinda ridiculous for a job interview

I meant a shirt with a regular tie

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Original post by rosy_posy

Suit and regular tie is miles better because it looks more professional. A bow tie is more suited for a comedian or other entertainer.

A bow tie is part of Black Tie - it's nothing to do with entertainers. Black tie with a normal tie would be incorrect.

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viktorismyplant

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suit and tie :fan:

bow ties are weird looking

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Original post by Reality Check

A bow tie is part of Black Tie - it's nothing to do with entertainers. Black tie with a normal tie would be incorrect.

I've literally seen entertainers wear bow ties. A suit with a normal tie is what is more suitable for formal events.

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Original post by rosy_posy

I've literally seen entertainers wear bow ties. A suit with a normal tie is what is more suitable for formal events.

You don't seem to understand. What is 'suitable for formal events' depends on the event, and the dress code. If the dress code is 'black tie', then a suit with a normal tie is not suitable - it would require a dinner jacket with a bow tie.

Bow ties aren't just worn by entertainers, basically. They are an integral part of black tie, and a suit with a normal tie is not necessarily 'more suitable' for formal events: it could be very unsuitable, depending on the event and dress code.

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