black tie event
Tuxedo-required gathering
A black tie event is a formal social occasion requiring specific evening attire—typically a tuxedo for men and a formal gown or cocktail dress for women.
The term comes from the black bow tie traditionally worn with a tuxedo.
The invitation specified it was a black tie event.
Black tie falls below white tie (the most formal) but above business formal or cocktail attire.
- galaFestive formal occasion
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- dress codeStandards for acceptable attire
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
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- high societygossip, socialites, socialite, aristocrats, aristocrat
- eventsparty, parties, wedding, concert, concerts
- corporate eventscorporate retreat, conference, convention, trade show, company picnic
- debutsdebut, first show, debut performance, first appearance, premiere
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Outdoor meal with grilling
potluck · house party · beach party · casual Friday · kegger
black tie eventopen house
Unrestricted visiting period
community event · street fair · town hall meeting · block party
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