Contrary to many people's expectation, not a
dress that is worn in the morning.
It is a very formal
attire, originally designed for
daytime wear during a
wedding. However, it now is acceptable
protocol for evening weddings as well. The morning coat attire gives men a
turn-of-the-century appearance. It is
comprised of either a black or gray coat with matching gray and black striped
pants, a pearl gray or light gray vest, gray and black striped four-in-hand
tie (standard
necktie) or
ascot tie, and either a collared or wing collar
shirt. The coat is designed as either a "
Cutaway" with tails or a "
Stroller" without tails.