Manners

Certain style rules apply when wearing formal suits, also known as etiquette. Etiquette is actually an overarching term for all culture-bound rules of politeness and manners that apply within society. As a result, there are behavioural or courtesy rules for a wide variety of matters. This naturally also applies to formal men's fashion.

In this case, etiquette is often addressed in the form of dress codes that you must adhere to. For example, have you ever received an invitation to a gala, premiere, formal ceremony, or wedding celebration? Did you then not know exactly how you should dress? Then do not worry. GENTS lays out the etiquette for formal men's fashion, complete with the dress codes used, for you.

Origin of etiquette

There are various reasons why specific rules about wearing clothing arise. These agreements originally have a practical purpose. It is not done to dress as the most important person at a party when you most likely are not. To prevent awkward or inappropriate situations, such style rules were created. If everyone follows them, then there is no problem. Of course, it sometimes happens that the rules take on a life of their own. The result is that the original practical purpose of the style rules is lost.

Faux pas

When you attend an event with a dress code and you do not follow the etiquette, you commit an offence. In official terms, this is called a ‘faux pas’. In fact, you make a kind of blunder. A faux pas can occur in different ways. For example, you may have misunderstood the rules or perhaps you were not aware of the applicable behavioural and courtesy rules at all. That is why it is important to always read up well on the etiquette beforehand. In this way, you can easily avoid a faux pas. As an expert in formal and casual men's fashion, GENTS is of course happy to help with this. That is why you are also at the right place with us for information about all etiquette for formal men's fashion, complete with dress code.