Several students'unions have yearly celebrations where men are supposed to show up in 'white-tie' or 'black-tie'.
Black-tie means you have to go in a smoking and the white-tie dresscode means that you are better off in a 'rokkostuum'.
It is good to know that it is not according the dresscode to wear a watch or a belt. Among students it is allowed to wear 'suspenders'.
Also, pick the rights shoes, that is, smooth black shoes without perforated details.
What is a rokkostuum?
A white-tie costume is worn to formal events. It is common among students' unions, balls and operas, but also among promotions and other formal occasions.
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- april 2011