After Five

Is this me? Yes, if you're wearing a dark suit with a tie, heading somewhere that starts after 5 PM and requires you to look elevated but not formal. The outfit: a dark suit (charcoal or navy) + a polished dress shirt + a silk tie + dress shoes (oxfords or derbies) + a belt. One step below black tie. Think evening receptions, charity dinners, theatre premieres. In your pocket: a pocket square. If the event card mentions "after five" and you're unsure, a white pocket square is the safest add. It says you got the memo without over-committing. Springus will tell you if your closet has the dark suits to cover every after-five moment.