black tie
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Hundreds of guests in black tie in the ballroom took cover under tables and later made their way into the hotel lobby and then outdoors as the event was postponed.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
That the 43-year-old was attending the black tie event with stars and Washington elites in December is a sign of how drastically Milton’s fortunes had changed in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
The actor did change from the formal black ensemble he wore to the show and to the restaurant into a brown double-breasted suit with a white shirt and black tie for the Vanity Fair party.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
The name, the ubiquitous police sketch — close-cropped hair, black suit, black tie, black sunglasses — have become legend.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023
He’s wearing a button-down dingy shirt with a sad black tie.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
