Dinner Jackets are very popular during summer months and on cruises all year round. What is a dinner jacket? In the U.S, a dinner jacket is a white or ivory (off white) formal jacket that can be worn to black tie events in summer months and on formal cruise nights. The dinner jacket is different than a white tuxedo jacket in that it does not have a satin lapel. The lapel on a dinner jacket is the same fabric as the rest of the jacket.
The most common style for a dinner jacket is a 1 button front and a shawl lapel. Other styles you will sometimes find are a double breasted jacket with a peak lapel, and a 1 button jacket with a notch lapel. There is an After Six Dinner Jacket that is made with a two button front that has been a recent best seller. That said, the classic 1 button shawl lapel jacket is by far the most popular style in the U.S.
A White Dinner Jacket is always made from a polyester material. Again, these are quite popular on formal nights on a cruise. They are also worn by a lot for fraternal organizations for their formal events. Most better dinner jackets are made from a wool, which cannot be woven in pure white. That is why designer dinner jackets are always an ivory off white color, also known as "winter white". The best selling dinner jacket sold in the United States is made by Hardwick. TheHardwick Dinner Jacket is made from 100% wool and is very well priced.
For questions regarding dinner jackets or forma wear etiquette, we suggest calling FineTuxedos.com. They have an expert staff that is very knowledgeable about men's formal wear and everything related to black tie. They can be reached at 1-888-577-2760.
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