Morning suits for men

A morning suit is a formal attire worn on special, official, and ceremonial occasions like a gala. It's part of the white tie dress code. This suit is easily recognizable by the tailcoat with two long, pointed tails. Beneath this coat, you wear morning dress; a combination of a white dress shirt, waistcoat, and a white bow tie. With just a few clicks, you can get your new men's morning suit for free and fast delivery on the Suitable website. Feel free to visit one of our Suitable stores for a personalized fitting session.

Components of a morning suit

• Black tailcoat
• White waistcoat
• White dress shirt
• White bow tie
• Black morning suit trousers
• Black patent leather shoes.

However, there are ways to add extra personality to your outfit, such as with a white pocket square, white suspenders, and silver or white cufflinks. Gloves are not obligatory but recommended if the event is outdoors. Additionally, black knee socks are a wise choice.

Morning suit etiquette

During a white tie event, it's expected that you wear only white, grey, and black colors. Striking colors and patterns are a no-go. A black bow tie is reserved for staff only, and a tie is not allowed. The same goes for a men's belt and a wristwatch, which are considered impolite.

When to wear a morning suit

According to the etiquette, you wear a morning suit after 5:30 pm; it's considered evening wear. Thus, even at fancy weddings, you'd rarely spot someone in a morning suit. A frock coat, on the other hand, is meant to be worn during the day. An exception to the rule is graduations at a college or university: this is where you wear a morning suit during the day. Depending on the university, you wear a morning suit with a black or white waistcoat. During a graduation, you don't wear a pocket square; however, at a festive event, you can.

Who wears a morning suit?

Apart from guests at galas, formal dinners, and the opera, men's morning suits are also worn by members of the royal family, politicians, and ambassadors at diplomatic events like a state banquet. Classical musicians and conductors are frequently seen in morning suits.

Buying the perfect morning suit at Suitable

Suitable started in 1996 as a seller of high-quality men's morning suits at a fair price. Since then, little has changed; from student to businessman, you're guaranteed a suit that lasts for years and maintains its elegant appearance. Upon purchasing a new morning suit, you'll receive a suit cover for free from our colleagues. This way, your outfit remains neatly protected, ready for the next time you want to radiate style. Note: this service doesn't apply to sale items!