Costume De Rigueur: The Accessories

What remains for this list is the Accessories. Most are optional, but one set of accessories isn't, gloves

Gloves

White. They MUST be WHITE. Preferably of Kid Leather, but if one is not escorting a lady during the presentation, nylon is acceptable. Gloves are not to be worn while dining, and removal is acceptable while holding a drink.

Hat (Optional)

The proper evening headgear is a silk or badger top hat, and is infact so optional that I've never actually seen anyone wear one. The modern era reserses the use of the cane for those gentlemen that require the assistance of one to walk/stand.

Cloak/Cape (Optional)

Another item that is so optional that I've rarely ever seen one worn is a Cape or Boatcloak. But this may be due to the fact that down here in new Orleans it rarely gets cold enought that the short walk from car to building or building to building ever requires outwear beyond the tailcoat.

Cane (Optional)

A simple black cane with an unornamented gold or silver colored metal handle is the appropriate walking stick for eveningwear.

Pocketwatch/Chain (Optional)

I do occasionally see this one (at least once per white tie event). Gold or silver colored metal (typically matching the color of links and studs. attached to the center button/stud of the waistcoat.