Black Satin Peak Lapel Dinner Suit - Valentino

A dinner suit is a narrow brief, and the Valentino answers it exactly: peak lapels, satin, and a structure built to hold its shape through a long evening.

The satin detailing sits on the peak lapels, where it catches light against the darker body of the jacket and supplies the refined, luxurious edge that separates a dinner jacket from an ordinary black one. The peak lapel itself is the traditional shape for evening tailoring, and it is what gives the front of the jacket its upward line. The whole piece is structured for a tailored fit rather than a loose one.

Poise and polish are the qualities a black-tie occasion actually demands, and they come from the fit as much as from the satin. This is a suit for those evenings and not much else, which is exactly what you want from one. A plain formal shirt underneath, black shoes below, and nothing else competing anywhere.