Black tie is a semi-formal Western dress code for evening events, originating in British and American conventions for attire in the 19th century.
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Black tie is a semi-formal Western dress code for evening events, originating in British and American conventions for attire in the 19th century.
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The typical black tie jacket is single-breasted with one button only, with jetted, or besom, pockets and is of black or midnight blue; usually of wool or a wool-mohair, or wool-polyester blend, although other materials, especially silk, are seen.
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Black tie's later republished this statement in her 1922 book Etiquette, adding that only single-breasted jackets are appropriately called tuxedos.
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Traditionally, the only neckwear appropriate is the black bow tie that is a self-tie and always matches the lapel facing of the dinner jacket and braiding of the trouser seams.
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Dress shirts designed to be worn with black tie are sometimes called "tuxedo shirts" in American English.
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However, etiquette for what to wear in public in transit to and from black tie occasions was stiffer in earlier eras and remain an option: Matching overcoats are usually black, charcoal, or dark blue, and traditionally of the Chesterfield style.
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Hat: The 20th-century standard hat for black tie was a black or midnight blue Homburg in winter, or straw boater in spring and summer.
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Women's dress for black tie occasions has varied greatly throughout the years; traditionally it was:.
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Today ladies' dress for black tie occasions covers a much wider level of formality ranging from just below the white tie standard to something more informal such as a little black dress.
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Black tie is worn to private and public dinners, balls, and parties.
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Black tie is traditionally worn only after six o'clock in the evening, or after sundown during winter months.
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Since the 20th century black tie has been worn increasingly and today a dark lounge suit is generally acceptable.
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Notwithstanding, black tie is customary at English country house operas, such as during the summer Festival at Glyndebourne.
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Black tie has been increasingly seen in the United States at weddings in place of the traditional morning dress.
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