The Dress Code for the Toastmaster consists of


Red tailcoat (Black tailcoat with red sash in the inner City of London)

Black dress trousers with highly polished or patent leather black shoes

White Marcela fronted wing-collar shirt with plain white studs

White bow tie

White Marcela waistcoat and white gloves

A white handkerchief protruding laterally from the tailcoat pocket

Official decorations/medals

Medals or insignia presented by professional toastmaster bodies

A cupola is necessary for Jewish functions

Pocket watches may be worn

(Deviations from the above code are generally accepted to be innovations and are not to be recommended)