The Bomber Jacket Is Now Sleek, Sophisticated and…Almost Formal? Trim and minimalist, the new bomber is a closet chameleon, making guys’ casual looks less slovenly and office outfits a lot cooler.

In 2024, tuxedo jackets should be black or midnight blue—which is actually the more formal option, since midnight blue looks darker than black under artificial light—and are traditionally made ...

At this time, the jacket was usually black, shawl collared, and accompanied by white accessories. By the early 20th century, the tuxedo had taken America by storm. An ad for formal dress, circa 1912.