Business suits should never be worn to an evening party in the city, though in small country gatherings they might be permissible.
Even various styles of outing suits are allowable in some of the informal gatherings at summer resorts.
“Nice customs courtesy to great kings,” or to occasions.
Evening Suit for Boys.
This is black cloth with the rough surface that is seen in the material used for grown-up, evening clothes. His trousers are the proper width and show a slight but not too pronounced crease. His waistcoat is cut low, and over it he wears an Eton jacket of black cloth that is accentuated by the deep white linen collar which turns over it, and which is attached, like his cuffs, to his immaculate white shirt.
He scorns all jewelry but a little watch and the white enamel buttons that are in his shirt. His silk hat has a lower and a somewhat broader crown than that made for an older gentleman.
A suit like this is worn by a boy from the time he is twelve until he is eighteen, and then he is supposed to assume the regulation evening dress worn by men.
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