black tie
Gala dress code
Black tie is a formal dress code requiring men to wear tuxedos and women to wear evening gowns: The invitation specified black tie.
As a modifier, it describes events requiring such attire: a black-tie gala, black-tie optional.
The term comes from the black bow tie traditionally worn with a tuxedo, distinguishing it from the even more formal white tie.
Men's formal evening attire
- bowtieSymmetrical knotted neckwear
- cummerbundPleated formal waistband
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
- eveningwearDressy nighttime clothing
dress shoes · cufflinks · pocket square · patent leather · vest · lapel · silk · velvet
Festive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- fundraiserEvent collecting money
- soireeFormal evening party
- receptionAct of receiving guests
ball · charity auction · benefit · awards ceremony · premiere · opera · symphony · wedding
Superior select group
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- VIPNotable, for short
- dignitariesPersons of high rank
- aristocracyRule by hereditary elite
upper-class · gentry · prominent · distinguished · prestigious · red carpet · glitterati · socialite
tuxedo
Men's formal evening attire
- bowtieSymmetrical knotted neckwear
- cummerbundPleated formal waistband
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
eveningwear · dress shoes · cufflinks · pocket square · patent leather · vest · lapel · silk · velvet · studs
gala
Festive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- fundraiserEvent collecting money
- soireeFormal evening party
reception · ball · charity auction · benefit · awards ceremony · premiere · opera · symphony · wedding · state dinner
elite
Superior select group
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- VIPNotable, for short
- dignitariesPersons of high rank
aristocracy · upper-class · gentry · prominent · distinguished · prestigious · red carpet · glitterati · socialite · well-heeled
refined
Purified or cultured
debonair · tailored · impeccable · tasteful · stylish · graceful · sartorial · suave · distinguished · well-dressed
- tiesnecktie, bow ties, bowtie, cravat, ascot
- black aestheticmonochrome, contrast, gothic style, noir, obsidian
- dress codedress code, uniform policy, business casual, formal, business formal
- dress codesbusiness casual, business formal, smart casual, formal attire, formal
- dressed updressed up, dolled up, decked out, spruced up, gussied up
- fashion stylescasual wear, bohemian, formal wear, preppy, romantic
black tiecasual
Relaxed and informal
informal · casual Friday · everyday wear · dressed down · business casual
black tiebackyard barbecue
Outdoor meal with grilling
house party · potluck · beach party · tailgate · picnic
black, tie, blacken, blackmail, blacklist, blackness, blackest, blacker, blackish