Average man feels 67% more confident in a suit but only half can identify what is black tie attire: poll

The average man feels 67% more confident when sporting their best suit or tuxedo, according to new research.A poll of 2,000 U.S.men revealed that while their self-esteem gets a solid boost, their confidence in their ability to choose the right one wanes. According to the results, six in ten men (59%) said they felt “somewhat” or “very” confident about knowing what to wear for different wedding dress codes.However, the data told another story: When presented with a list of clothing and a picture, only 53% were able to correctly identify “black tie” attire. Just 41% were able to correctly identify “white tie,” and a dismal 17% correctly picked out cocktail attire. However, when it comes to dressing down, men were all over it.

Eighty-three percent correctly pinpointed which wedding attire was “casual,” and 54% nailed “beach/tropical.’Broadly, an additional 84% know the difference between a suit and a tuxedo.Commissioned by Generation Tux and conducted by Talker Research, the study found that when it comes to neck and bow ties, confidence drops even further.One in five men admit they don’t feel confident about knowing how to tie a necktie, with 24% admitting their partner ties a better one than they do.One in ten confesses they have a “go-to video” when it comes time to get a necktie tied, with 10% saying they only purchase clip-on ties.And while 58% said they have no need to search the internet for assistance, the top, most common search was found to be “How long should a tie be?” (16%)For bowties, it’s even worse, as 61% of respondents report being unconfident when it comes to them.Men average three failed bowtie-tying attempts before getting it right, and nearly half (47%) flat out admit they can’t tie one.“Follow a few simple rules to make sure you nail the dress code.

Black or white tie, go with a tuxedo.Formal, wear a classic black or navy suit.

Casual, tropical, or garden weddings show up in a tan or blue suit (and...