2006-10-05 22:56:59 · 27 answers · asked by Nick 1 in Dining Out ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
Black tie is a dress code for formal evening events. Its primary component is the dinner jacket (or "D.J.") as it is known in the United Kingdom, the northeastern United States, and Canada. The jacket and matching trousers are typically called a tuxedo in the United States and Canada, and a smoking on the European continent.
Black tie is today worn at a wide variety of functions, and the corresponding female attire can range from a short cocktail dress to a long gown, depending on fashion, local custom and the hour at which the function takes place.
2006-10-05 23:00:25 · answer #1 · answered by potnoodledoodletoodle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A black guy named Tie.
2006-10-06 05:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by brave_ulysses@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wrong wrong wrong
Black dinner suit (Different from a black suit) or in the tropics a white dinner jacket and black dress trousers. Usually have satin strip around the collar and a band down the side of the trouser legs)
Cummerbund (band round your waist)
White dress shirt (NO LARGE FRILLS)
Bow tie ( should preferably match the colour of your cummerbund)
black shoes and socks (preferably formal shoes not fashion)
Most people hire unless you do a lot of dinner parties
Think sixties james bond in a casino and youve got it.
Females wear a cocktail dress with taste - not too tarty.
2006-10-06 16:37:51 · answer #3 · answered by cognoscible 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A black tuxedo, with a black bow tie. If you are wearing Highland dress, it would be the dress tartan, with the wing-collar shirt and bow tie, and a Bonnie Prince Charlie jacket.
White tie is even more formal!
2006-10-06 08:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by bouncingtigger13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tux for a guy with bow tie and usually a long formal evening dress for a girl.
I'm off to a black tie do tonite - eat drink and be merry!
2006-10-06 06:04:53 · answer #5 · answered by bty180083 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black tie requires a formally dressed person for a setain occasion... the siut requires black shoes,black slacks, white shirt,blazer and a diki bow...
2006-10-06 06:14:59 · answer #6 · answered by Tony O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Years of practicing judo or karate...
Or just dress by, what is also known (UK) as "Dinner Jacket" (D.J):
Black tie leaves a lot to the wearer's discretion compared to the far more codified white tie (e.g. single- versus double-breasted coat).
* Black short coat with silk (ribbed) or satin lapels
* Black trousers with a row of silk braid or ribbon down each leg
* White dress shirt with a Marcella or pleated front
* Black silk bow tie
* Black cummerbund or low-cut waistcoat (in the U.S. and
Canada, a "vest")
* Black socks
* Black leather shoes
2006-10-06 06:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by Shiyeh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As it states just that a black tie and nothing else.
2006-10-07 11:53:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smart dress e.g. a suit with a black tie.
2006-10-06 08:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by emmalp75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dinner suit with shirt and bow tie for more formal occasions. You can hire them in loads of places.
2006-10-06 06:01:13 · answer #10 · answered by Saskia M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋