Black-tie attire is traditionally defined by formal evening wear. A “black-tie required” dress code used to be quite rigid, with men required to don tuxedos and bow ties and women expected to ...

The British etiquette guide Debrett’s still says that “for most people, this is the most formal dress code they will ever encounter”. The advice for female guests is brief: “Women should ...

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Perhaps you’ve found yourself the recipient of an invitation with a black-tie dress code. Maybe it’s a wedding, a gala, or another equally formal event. At a time when our day-to-day attire ...