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Formalwear Dos and Don'ts: Test Your Knowledge

Description: Formalwear Dos and Don'ts: Test Your Knowledge
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Which of the following is NOT a traditional color for a tuxedo?

  1. Black

  2. Midnight Blue

  3. White

  4. Ivory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

White is typically not a traditional color for a tuxedo, as it is more commonly associated with wedding attire.

What is the proper way to wear a bow tie?

  1. With the knot centered under the collar

  2. With the knot to the side

  3. With the knot loose and hanging

  4. With the knot tucked inside the shirt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The bow tie should be worn with the knot centered under the collar, not to the side, loose, or tucked inside the shirt.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional accessory for a woman's formal gown?

  1. Heels

  2. Clutch

  3. Statement Necklace

  4. Baseball Cap


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A baseball cap is not a traditional accessory for a woman's formal gown, as it is too casual for the occasion.

What is the proper length for a man's tuxedo jacket?

  1. To the waist

  2. To the hips

  3. To the knees

  4. To the ankles


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The proper length for a man's tuxedo jacket is to the hips, not to the waist, knees, or ankles.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional fabric for a formal gown?

  1. Silk

  2. Satin

  3. Chiffon

  4. Denim


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Denim is not a traditional fabric for a formal gown, as it is too casual for the occasion.

What is the proper way to wear a cummerbund?

  1. With the pleats facing up

  2. With the pleats facing down

  3. With the pleats to the side

  4. With the pleats tucked inside the pants


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cummerbund should be worn with the pleats facing up, not down, to the side, or tucked inside the pants.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional accessory for a man's tuxedo?

  1. Cufflinks

  2. Pocket Square

  3. Suspenders

  4. Sunglasses


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sunglasses are not a traditional accessory for a man's tuxedo, as they are too casual for the occasion.

What is the proper length for a woman's formal gown?

  1. To the knees

  2. To the ankles

  3. To the floor

  4. Above the knees


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The proper length for a woman's formal gown is to the floor, not to the knees, ankles, or above the knees.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional color for a woman's formal gown?

  1. Black

  2. Navy

  3. Red

  4. Yellow


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yellow is not a traditional color for a woman's formal gown, as it is too bright and attention-grabbing for the occasion.

What is the proper way to wear a pocket square?

  1. Folded in a triangle

  2. Folded in a square

  3. Folded in a puff

  4. Folded in a roll


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pocket square should be folded in a triangle, not in a square, puff, or roll.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional accessory for a woman's formal clutch?

  1. Chain Strap

  2. Tassel

  3. Rhinestones

  4. Keychain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A keychain is not a traditional accessory for a woman's formal clutch, as it is too casual for the occasion.

What is the proper way to wear a boutonniere?

  1. On the left lapel

  2. On the right lapel

  3. In the pocket square

  4. In the cummerbund


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The boutonniere should be worn on the left lapel, not on the right lapel, in the pocket square, or in the cummerbund.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional accessory for a man's formal shoes?

  1. Lace-ups

  2. Oxfords

  3. Slip-ons

  4. Sneakers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sneakers are not a traditional accessory for a man's formal shoes, as they are too casual for the occasion.

What is the proper way to wear a corsage?

  1. On the left shoulder

  2. On the right shoulder

  3. On the wrist

  4. In the hair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The corsage should be worn on the left shoulder, not on the right shoulder, wrist, or in the hair.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional accessory for a woman's formal gloves?

  1. Lace

  2. Satin

  3. Leather

  4. Rubber


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rubber is not a traditional accessory for a woman's formal gloves, as it is too casual for the occasion.

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