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Competition: Win a Vintage Rolls Royce and Cake from Bake My Cake for Your Wedding Day

Elisa — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:47:33 +0000

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For the Groom of Grooms

Elisa — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:50:02 +0000

New Jacquard Italian Silk Wedding Waistcoats

A new collection of wedding silk waist coats in Summer Cream, Winter Lace White and Shower of Hail Grey are due in this February. This brand new collection is exclusive to Blacktie. The silk chosen is a magnificent textured Jacquard Italian Silk.

The Classic Dorchester Collection

This year we are reintroducing our new Dorchester Collection with white tie and tails. The outfit is comprised of black evening cut away tailcoat, black evening trousers with galleon silk stripe setting off the debonair Magnificent White Marcella Picque Waistcoat with matching shirt and bow tie. The black studded shirt gives a final note of distinction.

New Silver, French Grey and Navy Suits

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:48:25 +0000

Blacktie have now introduced the new slim fit two and three piece suits. Retail special at €179.00 to buy.Your complete wedding party can buy five weddings suits for a total of €895.00. That’s the Groom, Best man, Groomsman, Father of the Bride and Father of the Groom. all for €895.00.

This offer is only available at Blacktie. Contact us at info@blacktie.ie to order.

What To Wear: EveningWear With Dinner Suit/Tuxedo

Adam — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:15:52 +0000

Shirt – A wide variety of shirts can be worn with a dinner jacket from a plain silk in a natural shade to pleat fronted and hand pleated, ribbed or embroidered variations.

- Colours are also acceptable.

- Collars can be wing or turn-down.

- Cuffs should always be double.

- Black dress studs rather than buttons are currently fashionable for the front of dress shirts.

- If buttons are used they are normally hidden by a fly-front.

Tie – Black silk bows are always acceptable especially at very formal affairs. For more lively functions anything goes and you have a wonderful selection to choose from at Blacktie!
Cummerbund – Should be pleated with a small pocket in the pleat. Usually the cummerbund matches the bow tie. Cummerbund or waistcoats look well when worn over shirts with laid-on fronts – they successfully bridge the gap between the bottom of the shirt and the trouser band.
Waistcoat – For very formal occasions your waistcoat should be made from a similar fabric to the suit or from a black satin. For less formal occasions any design is acceptable either with a black tie or one to match the waistcoat.
Socks – Black silk or fine cotton are recommended.
Shoes – Black patent leather lace-up or slip-on.
Handkerchief – White silk or a design to match your cummerbund and bow tie.
Scarf – White silk with hand-knotted fringe.

What To Wear: EveningWear With Tails

Adam — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:55:36 +0000

Shirt – White with stiff wing collar. The stiff or semi-stiff front and cuffs are made of a hand pleated laid on fabric or marcella pique. Traditionally the front of the shirt is closed with two or three dress studs in black or gold, or alternatively the shirt should be styled with a pleated fly front. The cuff is closed with links..
Tie – Made from a marcella pique either ready tied or to-tie. No buckles, clips or elastic should show. Ideally the span of the bow tie should equal the span of the wing collar and the depth of the bow tie should be approximate to the depth of the collar.
Waistcoat – Should be made from white marcella pique, single breasted with lapes and three or four-button front. Your waistcoat should appear slightly above your cut away jacket. Waistcoats are normally backless but garments with full backa are not unusual.
Socks – Black silk or fine cotton are recommended.
Shoes – Black patented leather lace-up or slip-on.
Handkerchief – Black or white silk to be worn in the breast pocket.
Scarf – White silk with hand knotted fringe.

What To Wear: Morning Wear With Tailcoat

Adam — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:31:09 +0000

Shirt – For Formal occasions white or neatly striped featuring collar and double cuffs. A brighter stripe may be substitued for weddings and less formal occasions. Standard collar is usual but wing is appropriate when worn with a cravat.
Tie - Grey silk check or stripe. Club and regimental ties are worn if they co-ordinate with the outfit. Wear a cravat of similar colour if your shirt has a wing collar. Bow ties are not worn with morning wear.
Waistcoat - A Grey waistcoat is always acceptable but fancy silk is more usual these days. Other coloured and patterned waistcoats are even more popular and acceptable.
Socks – Black silk or fine cotton are recommended.
Shoes - Black only. Preferably lace-up.
Handkerchief – Worn in breast pocket to co-ordinate with tie. The amount shown is up to the individual.
Gloves - In Black or Grey kid or cotton to match the waistcoat.
Hat – Top hat only. Colour matches waistcoat or tailcoat.

Niall O’Farrell: How to tie a bowtie!

admin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:23:47 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pd92GSVcF8