black tie

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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

In another sign of respect for Pope Francis, the King wore a black tie when he met the New Zealand prime minister in Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

The trip will also include a black tie state dinner at the Palace of Versailles and a stop in Bordeaux, home to a large British community.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

They weren’t in black tie or anything outlandish like that, but just in black— black caps, black shirts, black pants, black jackets.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger