Best of Boston

This is not your father’s monkey suit. No longer need you dread that command: black tie. For a well-cut tux that will stand the test of time, Giorgio Armani has the ne plus ultra in evening attire. But if your pocketbook can’t stand the stress, there’s always Emporio Armani, where the tuxedos are a little funkier. Remember, there’s safety in black—unless it’s a very dark French navy.