In order for a man to look sharp and well dressed on a formal night out there are a couple of items he should have in his wardrobe. There are a number of iconic pieces that every man should own, and regardless of not wearing them all together, these pieces can be used individually to improve an outfit or make it even more formal.

 

Here are some of the most basic pieces that every man needs for a formal night out.It is all about how you chose to style them, that can make them go from casual to formal.

 

1. Blue Jeans

 

Although some people consider jeans to be informal, now a lot of men wear them on formal looks. It is all a matter of how you style your look, but blue jeans are a piece you can't go wrong with. They can go with every color, and they can even look very sophisticated paired up with a nice blazer. They can go with every color, and they can even look very sophisticated paired up with a nice blazer.

 

2. Cashmere Sweater

 

Ideal for chilly nights out, however this piece can make any look appear fancier. Cashmere has a great advantage of boosting people's look and there is no doubt that a cashmere sweater on a man becomes a distinguished piece, especially for a night out.

 

3. Single-breasted suit

 

When getting a suit, always go for base tones like grey, navy-blue, or even black, in order to be able to use them for every occasion. Nothing says fancy like a single-breasted coat that can be used for every formal occasion. Even for formal workwear it is great as men can transition from an office look to a formal night out in a matter of seconds.

 

4. Classic Plain White T-shirt

 

Another piece that never goes out of fashion. A classical white t-shirt can be used absolutely with everything. You can wear it as a subtle piece or even accessorize it in order to make it look more extravagant. You could wear it with a blazer or even add some gold chains on top of it, either way, a plain T-shirt will always do the trick.

 

5. Tuxedo

 

You can never go wrong with a tuxedo. They can be used for weddings, events, receptions, or any kind of formal night out. Just make sure you keep in tone with the type of formality that the event requires. Often a suit will do for a formal night out, but if the event requires even greater formality, a tuxedo is the classiest way to go.

 

6. Biker jacket

 

A biker jacket can definitely make an outfit look even more formal for a night out. Especially in men, it adds an edgier vibe and they might even look more handsome wearing this statement piece. Although you might be able to pull this off for numerous casual looks, a biker jacket can be incorporated for formal nights out, depending on what you style it with.