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or less commonly black tie
: characterized by or requiring the wearing of semiformal evening clothes consisting of a usually black tie and tuxedo for men and a formal dress for women
a black-tie dinner
compare white-tie
: semiformal clothing
gentlemen in black tie for the banquet
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
After a long day of learning, both the luxury leaders and the guests celebrated at a black-tie gala dinner, with Champagne and live music courtesy of local talent Jasmine Yen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
Alex Apatoff, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Start simple with a black tie or prove your fashion bona fides with a pick from Comme des Garçons.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Venus in your bossy 10th house of reputation encourages you to opt for something elevated and mature, like a chic dinner at a rooftop restaurant or a black-tie event.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
After a long day of learning, both the luxury leaders and the guests celebrated at a black-tie gala dinner, with Champagne and live music courtesy of local talent Jasmine Yen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
The singer, her football star husband and their four kids Future, Sienna, Win and Amora took a black tie approach to Christmas, all dressed up in a sweet family portrait shared to social media.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Start simple with a black tie or prove your fashion bona fides with a pick from Comme des Garçons.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Black-tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black-tie. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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