Life coach: who said black tie was boring?

Dan Rookwood on Harris Tweed at Asos and snazzy black tie

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Dan Rookwood15 November 2013

Black tie bores me. Any other suggestions?

Let me save you some embarrassment. If the invite says ‘black tie’, that is what you must wear. No dressing it up with a novelty bow tie or waistcoat. If you want to add some colour, try a midnight blue tux: more flattering against pale winter skin. My choice would be Gieves & Hawkes. For less formal festivities, try a velvet jacket in black or navy (burgundy and bottle green, above, are also acceptable) from Zara (£79.99), worn with slim-fit cords in the same colour palette and a plain white round-neck T-shirt. Add velvet slipper loafers if you’re feeling brave. Daring, not boring.

Dan loves

ASOS HARRIS TWEED BOMBER

Those poor old biddies working those Hebridean looms! With more casual hook-ups than a Tinder addict, Harris Tweed is truly the king of collaboration. This time it’s partnered with Asos for the ‘Crafted In’ premium range — including this £100 bomber jacket. (asos.com)

Dan is style director for Men’s Health