Evening Dress · Sydney CBD

Black Tie Hire
Sydney.

Black tie is the evening dress code that demands no compromise. Man About Town has been outfitting Sydney men for galas, balls, weddings and awards nights from Pitt St for over 35 years. Book a 30-minute fitting — leave with the suit the same day.

Book a fitting Call 02 9264 1804
Close-up of a man in a black shawl-lapel tuxedo and bow tie — Man About Town black tie hire Sydney

The occasion
that calls for it.

Black tie is a dress code, not a garment. It calls for a dinner jacket or tuxedo — peak lapel or shawl collar, black or midnight navy — worn with a dress shirt, black bow tie, studs and cufflinks. The complete look, done properly, is one of the most considered things a man can wear.

At Man About Town, every hire includes the full ensemble and a proper in-store fitting. Looking for the specific garment? See our tuxedo hire range, or wedding suit hire if you are dressing a full party.

The hire package

What's included in a black tie hire.

Complete packages from $250 — every item fitted and pressed before you leave.

  • Dinner jacket or tuxedo — your choice of style
  • Matching dress trousers
  • White dress shirt
  • Black bow tie
  • Cummerbund or dress waistcoat
  • Dress studs & cufflinks
  • In-store fitting & alterations
  • Patent leather or plain black dress shoes paid extra
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Full-length black peak-lapel tuxedo with dress shirt and bow tie — Man About Town hire package
Black tie occasions

When the invitation says black tie.

The dress code appears across a wide range of formal Sydney events. If the invitation reads "black tie" or "black tie optional," a dinner jacket and the full kit is the answer.

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Charity galas & balls

Sydney's major charity dinners, hospital foundations and art-house events consistently call for black tie. It is the default dress code for a seated gala with a formal programme.

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Awards nights

Industry awards, Logies, corporate dinners and screen premieres — black tie is the standard for the evening circuit in Sydney and beyond.

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Formal weddings

An evening wedding or a ceremony at a grand venue will often carry a black tie dress code. We fit grooms, groomsmen and guests together so the group reads as one.

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Races & carnival events

Black tie racing events — Everest Carnival, Doncaster Day, Derby Day equivalents — call for a dinner jacket over a morning suit. We carry the full evening range for these occasions.

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Club & society dinners

Sydney's heritage clubs, law societies, old boys' dinners and masonic lodges retain a proper black tie standard. We have been dressing their members from Pitt St for decades.

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Prom & formal dinners

A black tie optional dinner or school formal carries the same standard in miniature. Hiring for a formal is a decision most men are glad they made on the night.

Three ways to dress

Hire, buy, or tailored.

Hire

The most practical and popular option. Hire the complete black tie ensemble — jacket, trousers, shirt and all accessories — for a single occasion. Fitted and collected from the store. From $250.

Off the rack

We carry a curated selection of formalwear for outright purchase. If you attend black tie events regularly, owning the suit is the better long-term investment. Tried on and tailored in-store.

Made to measure

For those who want something that begins with their measurements. Made-to-measure tailoring is available by arrangement — the right choice when fit and fabric are the priority over occasion.

The in-store advantage

Why hire your black tie in person.

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Fitted on the premises

A 30-minute fitting with an experienced staff member — jacket, trousers, shirt, tie and accessories all checked and adjusted together.

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Same-day hire available

Walk in, get fitted, walk out within the hour. Most alterations are completed on the spot. No waiting days for a delivery that may not fit.

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35 years of experience

Since 1987, Man About Town has dressed Sydney men for every formal occasion on the calendar. We know what works for black tie and we will tell you plainly.

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Full kit, not just the jacket

Shirt, studs, bow tie, cummerbund — every element of the black tie look is sourced and fitted together so nothing is left to chance on the night.

Book a fitting

Come in. See it in person.

The range is best understood on the body. Walk in and we'll find the right dinner jacket for the occasion.

Reserve now

By appointment and walk-ins welcome. Same-day hire generally available.

The showroom

How to visit.

325 Pitt St, Sydney CBD — near Town Hall station.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am–5:30pm
Saturday: 9am–3pm
Closed Wednesday & Sunday

Walk in or book a 30-minute fitting online. For a wedding party or group of four or more, we recommend booking at least four weeks in advance.

Book a fitting Call 02 9264 1804

Also see: tuxedo hire Sydney · wedding suit hire Sydney

Common questions

Black tie hire Sydney — what to know.

Black tie is a formal evening dress code calling for a dinner jacket or tuxedo — typically black or midnight navy, with satin-faced lapels — matched with dress trousers, a white dress shirt, black bow tie, dress studs, cufflinks and black dress shoes. It is the standard code for charity galas, awards nights, formal weddings and balls.
Our complete black tie hire packages start from $250. This includes the dinner jacket, matching dress trousers, white dress shirt, black bow tie, cummerbund or dress waistcoat, studs, cufflinks and all in-store fitting. Patent leather or plain black dress shoes are available as a paid extra.
Same-day hire is generally available. Walk in to our Pitt St showroom and we will fit and press the suit within the hour — subject to stock availability. For guaranteed same-day service, calling ahead first is recommended.
A tuxedo is the garment; black tie is the occasion dress code that calls for it. Hiring a tuxedo and hiring for a black tie event are effectively the same thing — a dinner jacket with the full set of accessories. See our tuxedo hire page for the full range of styles.
Yes. We regularly fit grooms and entire wedding parties in black tie. We fit the whole group together so the result is consistent on the night. For parties of four or more, booking four to six weeks in advance is recommended. See our wedding suit hire page for more.
Our showroom is at 325 Pitt St, Sydney CBD — close to Town Hall station. By appointment and walk-ins welcome. Closed Wednesdays. Saturdays 9am–3pm. Call 02 9264 1804 to confirm availability or book ahead online.