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And if you’re bold enough, the latest accessory that has made its way into the gentlemen’s semi-formal club is the “printed socks“. Yes, printed and colorful socks are now acceptable semi-formal accessories but you need to wear and match them the right way, see this look for some major inspiration:

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↓ 18 – Dark Suit & Black Tie

Black tie French name cravate noir is a semi-formal dress code for evening events. The later the event is, the more you can go for a darker suit. It is highly accepted for semi-formal events in the evening. If you’ve been asked to go semi-formal, however dark suit, matching vest, black tie with leather dress shoes are your best bet for an evening event that hits the note.

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↓ 17 – Colored Blazers with Patterned Shirts

Semi-formal looks can be enhanced by pops of colored blazers such as a slightly darker blue with a colored checkered shirt. You can also go in the opposite direction and match a pair of dark blue trousers with a light-colored blazer. Here are the 40 Best Tailored Checkered Suits for Men.

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↓ 16 – Lavender Tuxedo

Tuxedos also go synonymous with semi-formal occasions. If you’re up to trial with colored suits, then this is how you can try a lavender suit. Keep it simple, with a crusty white shirt, for a sensible and classic feel.

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Or if this seems like too much lavender to you, just wear a lavender shirt with a black suit and you’ll be surprised at how well the two colors blend together, see for yourself:

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↓ 15 – Tuxedo-jacket or Satin Seam

Wear a tuxedo jacket, black trousers with two satin seams on the outside of the leg.

↓ 14 – Fully Vested Boys

A vest that matches your suit can also go nicely with your semi-formal attire. It will keep your look on point. Here are some tips to help you choose the best vest:

• Choose the kind of vest that you can wear with your jeans as well as your suit.
• You can always use the vest to add color to your outfit. For instance, as seen in the image below, if you’re wearing a neutral shirt, you can add a touch of pastel color through your vest. So never be afraid to experiment with different vest colors.
• For the perfect fit, try different styles and lengths of vests to find out what works best for you.
• If you plan on wearing the vest with a suit then its color must blend with the suit’s color. The wrong color choice could ruin the whole look so think this through.

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