Tuxedo dress code

[chokkie]

OH and I have been invited to a wedding in London in October. The dress code is Tuxedo. Does that mean that tux is obligatory, or can OH wear a regular dinner suit. Also - if tuxedo is the order of the day, what sort of dress code is it for the ladies. An eveningy type dress, or must it be a full ballgown type long dress? I rang up an evening suit hire place today, but was told that they didn't know about that aspect.

Would be grateful for any advice. Cheers, Chox.

[boxtops]

I think you can wear a cocktail dress if the chap is wearing a tux - and I am fairly sure that a tux will mean a bow tie and a cummerbund. You will look out of place if you only wear a suit. (Gordon Brown only wore a suit to the Lord Mayor's Dinner which was black tie, he looked as if he hadn't bothered to dress up.)

[McMouse]

Tuxedo is same as dinner jacket in UK. However in Texas USA tux jacket is often worn with jeans a cowboy boots. Would think for females evening or cocktail dress.

[marval]

If you are uncertain, could you not ask them just to be sure?

[boxtops]

have a look here chokkie http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_tie

[rowanwitch]

tuxedo if specified means exactly that... correct attire for ladies is glitzy cocktail dress or a simpler long dress not a ball gown....

[chokkie]

Many thanks, folks. Appreciate all your advice. I didn't realise that Tuxedo is just a dinner jacket by another name. Cheers, Chox,.