James Bond's dinner suit is his stylish trademark ..Its consistent apearance in the Bond films constitutes an invaluable record of the evolution of the dinner suit.. This example from the 1970s although classic in cut reflects the flamboyance of the decade with the lapels, pocket flaps and lining. ...For three decades men have looked to no other role model on which to base their understanding of black tie...Sean Connery's appearances in black tie tended to be fleeting, and largely confined to the casino, although these scenes are pivotal to the film.. In this film however Bond wears his dinner suit in what has been described as ...The most atmospheric and Bondian scene in the film...when 007 rides the elevator to the top of the Whyte House in order to break into the penthouse. Using a gun that fires a cable and grappling hooks, Bond dangles in midair over Las Vegas for a few minutes as he pulls himself up. The music, the night sky, and the shadowy photography create a breathtaking effect... Bond remains in the suit during the subsequent assassination attempt and his escape from the desert pipeline.