white tie
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He stands at 6ft2in, has a stocky build and grey hair and was last seen wearing a long black trench coat, grey trousers and waistcoat, blue shirt, brown shoes and a red and white tie.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025
While earlier music directors at the Met, all men, favored white tie and tails, Nézet-Séguin, who has held the post since 2018, has long had a more eclectic style, both in his clothes and appearance.
From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023
Gowns are floor length here, too, but can be more casual than white tie in materials and structure.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2022
The ceremony starts at 1500 GMT and features glamorous formal wear, with the men in white tie and tails and women in flowing gowns and elegant hairdos.
From Reuters • Dec. 10, 2022
Championship tournament, he was dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, a custom-made white shirt, a Sulka white tie, and Italian-made shoes.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
