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Common Gala Style Mistakes Errors That Are Easy to Avoid Wearing a business suit instead of a dinner suit Choosing brown shoes with black tie Overdoing accessories with flashy lapel pins or bold socks Wearing a bulky smartwatch or sport watch Forgetting to press your shirt properly Trying out a trend that does not suit the occasion For more, see our event style checklist for menideal for black tie dinners and red carpet evenings alike