Tie, cbund, vest, shirt, gloves, hat, shoes, pocket square, studs, cufflinks, cane, socks, suspenders, or ascots.

An elastic band worn on the upper arm, over the shirt sleeve to shorten the sleeve.

Ascot

A tie with broad ends hanging from a knot.  Usually secured with a decorative pin.

A tuxedo shirt with no collar.  Worn with a button cover or collar band.  Can also be referred to as a Mandarin Collar.

The end of a jacket sleeve has a cuff that is unfolded and fastened with a button.

A self fabric or satin strip on the top of a pocket.

A term used for formal evening attire.  This usually means appropriate attire would be a black tuxedo.

A decorative accessory worn over the top button of a shirt.  A button cover is usually worn on a banded collar shirt.

A flower worn on the left lapel of a jacket.

A tie that is either pre-tied or self-tied, which is worn around the collar of a formal wear shirt.

A formal stick worn with a tuxedo or tail coat and a top hat.  Traditionally the cane would match the top hat.

A little plastic button with a loop that attaches to the top button of the shirt to add more room in the neck, making the shirt more comfortable.

A decorative accessory that keeps a shirt cuff closed instead of using a button.  Cufflinks require a shirt with a French cuff or Convertible cuff.

A broad sash worn over the waistband of the pants.  A cummerbund is always worn with the pleats facing up.

A cutaway is a  long jacket with no satin.  This type of jacket has a rounded off bottom.  A cutaway is typically worn in the daytime, for very formal weddings.

This type of jacket is usually a white or ivory shawl collar jacket.  It can be a single or double breasted jacket and is always worn with black pants.

A tuxedo jacket that overlaps itself in the front.  It usually has 4 or 6 buttons and is always worn closed.

This is a standard pocket.  It is usually self fabric, with a flap over the pocket opening.

This shoe is always patent leather or a patent leather look.

This is a neck tie fastened with a slip knot.

A shirt cuff that is double folded and always requires a cufflink.

Also known as White Tie.  This attire includes black tails, black pants, a white pique wing tip shirt, white pique tie and vest, and formal shoes.

Gloves are usually made of cotton or nylon.  White gloves are worn with Full Dress or White Tie attire.

This is a tuxedo shirt with a regular collar, similar to a business style dress shirt, and a pleated front.

This type of lapel has a notch cut between the collar and the lapel.

A waffle like texture on a shirt, tie, or vest.  This is the most formal look.

This is a hankie or piece of material put in the breast pocket of the jacket to accessorize the coat.  It is usually white or matches the color of the tie and vest/cbund.

A soft lustrous fabric, usually on the top collar, lapels, buttons, and down the outside seam of the pants.  Many ties, cbunds, and vests are also made of satin. (note: satin is a weave, not a fabric type)

Is a long piece of fabric worn around the neck that matches the accessories.  A scarf is worn over a jacket and under the collar.

This means that it is the same fabric as the jacket or pants.

This is a smooth collar and lapel that is a curved piece extending to the bottom of the lapel with no change from the collar to the lapel.

This jacket has 1 to 6 buttons down the front and can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned.

A short formal fabric shoe covering worn over the instep and reaching just above the ankle.  Spats are fastened by a strap under the foot and buttons on the side.

A daytime jacket with no satin.

Studs are worn down the front of a formal shirt instead of buttons.

Suspenders are attached to the front and back of the waistband with clips or buttons to hold pants in their proper place.  They can also be called braces.

This is a very formal hat made of wool or felt.  Usually worn with a matching cane.

All formal tuxedo pants have a stin stripe down the outside seam.

A vent is an opening in the back of the jacket or on each side of the jacket.

A vest is worn instead of a cummerbund.  A vest can be backless or have a full back.