The Black Tie Guide

Peter Marshall became an authority on formalwear out of necessity — he needed a tux to wear on the maiden transatlantic voyage of the Queen Mary 2. Finding the right attire proved so vexing that he created a site to spare other men similar frustrations. Today Marshall’s meticulously sourced website explores the history of black tie, defines its essential elements, and compares classic and contemporary notions of black tie—from historically correct vintage looks to Red Carpet nightmares at Oscar time.