The Solemn Occasion

For a funeral or a memorial, the right answer is the plain one. This set holds a black grenadine tie, an off-white pocket square, and black socks: correct, restrained, and nothing more. A black grenadine tie reads as texture rather than flat black, which is the difference between considered and severe. The off-white square is optional and stays understated; many men wear none, and that is correct too. Black over-the-calf socks and black shoes complete it. Part of Pairings, sets chosen for the occasion.