black tie
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Some reports suggested a black tie dress code, complete with top hats for men and evening gloves for women.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
One thousand attendees in black tie are expected.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
Crowded into the ballroom were Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, several cabinet members and top lawmakers, and hundreds of guests in black tie.
From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 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
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
