How to Wear a White Dinner Jacket

Words by Ben Brewster, Creative Director, The Cuff
Photography by Liz Aquilino

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To ring in 2020, I had the chance to celebrate at Gurney’s New Year’s Eve Party, which called for Gatsby-themed attire. Given the nautical setting, the first thing that came to mind was a white dinner jacket. While traditionally an option for warm months or climes, the white dinner jacket has seen a year-round revival thanks to the more relaxed black tie dress codes of recent years.

When it came to finding the perfect piece for the occasion, Haspel had just what I was looking for. Featuring a satin shawl collar, jetted pockets and satin covered buttons, the “Royale” Dinner Jacket has all the classic elements of a tuxedo, but its textured cotton fabric is anything but traditional. Lightweight and imbued with subtle grooves, the textured cotton offers a character-filled, if slightly more casual, alternative to a more classic cream dinner jacket.

The details:

Dinner Jacket by Haspel
Shirt by Proper Cloth
Bow Tie and Cummerbund by Eton Shirts
Pocket Square by The Tie Bar
Trousers by InStitchu
Bracelet by Tateossian London
Shoes by Magnanni