What're you wearing right now?

[Lincoln Republican]

A black tux, complete with patterned vest, formal white shirt with cufflinks, black bow tie, black socks, black formal shoes.

I just returned from a very stuffy dinner party awhile ago.

[Lincoln Republican]

A black tux, complete with patterned vest, formal white shirt with cufflinks, black bow tie, black socks, black formal shoes.

I just returned from a very stuffy dinner party awhile ago.

That's the attire I picture you in pretty much all the time.  No monocle, though?

And no top hat either. 

[Lincoln Republican]

A black tux, complete with patterned vest, formal white shirt with cufflinks, black bow tie, black socks, black formal shoes.

Wow!  A true member of the elite - or perhaps not:  isn't it considered lower-class to refer to that dinner jacket suit or 'black tie' as a 'tux'?  Anyone know what is the correct (upper-class) term?  Perhaps its just 'dinner jacket'.  

How much was your tux?  And is it your only tuxedo? I noticed you referred to it as 'a' black tux, perhaps you have several.

Elite?  No.

As you know, black tie is a dress code, the jacket being the major component.  In the U.S., to my knowledge, the  jacket is usually referred to as a tuxedo, or tux for short.  This is the 21st century.  I believe most people likely use the shortened term.  The term dinner jacket I believe is used mainly in Commonwealth countries.  More than one tux?  No.  More than one tie?  Yes.

   

[Lincoln Republican]

Dark blue and green plaid paterned pajama bottoms, a thick, soft white bath robe, and comfy slippers.