white tie

Example Sentences

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Times, and the volume of papers was so gigantic, and it would come with these white ties to hold it all together.

From Los Angeles Times

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

It was taken ahead of the annual "white tie and tiaras" reception for diplomats held at the palace.

From BBC

Speaking about the ball in 2001, Sir Elton said: "Yes, he came in white tie, and he came straight from a private jet. Yes, I don't think he'd wear white tie otherwise."

From BBC

Asked to confirm that Mr. Spacey had arrived by private jet, Mr. John said he supposed that was the case because he did not think anyone wore white tie on a commercial flight.

From New York Times