There are few ways one can add variety to a tailcoat these days outside of club and uniform coats.
Note that having a white lining on the tails (only) is seen on various of court dress tailcoats and uniforms, so it isn't outside the scope of tradition.
The London Cut: Japan Exhibition // Henry Poole & Co Evening Tails inspired by those tailored for Crown Prince Hirohito in 1921 flanked by Poole's Royal Warrant for the Japanese Imperial Household.
Japanese Imperial Court Uniform c.1890
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Eckbert von Bohlen und Halbach, his wife Desiree von Bohlen und Halbach and a guest attend the royal wedding of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Sofia Hellqvist at The Royal Palace on June 13, 2015 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Contrast Lining on the Tails of a Tailcoat
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Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson's (1758-1805) uniform worn at Trafalgar in 1805.
Bullingdon Club tailcoat.
King George Tupou V of Tonga attends the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, London, England, UK, April 29th 2011. Frock coat.
Wedding of Maria Theresia Princess von Thurn und Taxis and Hugo Wilson at St. Joseph Church, 13.09.2014 in Tutzing, Germany. Morning coat.
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USA Uniform Coat worn at French Court, 1840. Moiré lining.
I once saw an early-music conductor— Trevor Pinnock, perhaps— wear tails with a bright silk lining. Scarlet, or purple, maybe. Not the best choice for your only pair, but if you wear them every week...
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The Royal Wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank 2018.
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