The dinner jacket is not a costume. It is a statement that has remained largely unchanged for a century. Black, midnight and ivory remain the three tones that are still regarded as traditional, while velvet and other silk iterations are considered more contemporary siblings. At Favourbrook, we of course cut all three classic tones. Once upon a time, it was the midnight version that was the default option, but the black dinner jacket is now widely regarded as the go-to style for formal eveningwear. Midnight cloth tends to look blacker than the black version under artificial lighting which is why it is often the discerning choice. Ivory tuxedos are summer’s loophole - destination weddings, tropical evenings, any room in which black would look like a threat - and while they are not in any sense 'banned' across the autumn/winter period, they may jar somewhat.
