2006-11-12 16:33:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
You should call and clarify. People on here are quoting you examples of Black Tie, White Tie, and Black & White balls. Since I don't know exactly what you are referring to, you should find someone to ask to ensure that you don't show up wearing a red dress to a colourless event or that you don't end up wearing a little black dress to a white tie gala.
PS - A *little* black dress is seldom appropriate with a tuxedo, especially not with a 'white tie' tuxedo. A tuxedo requires an evening gown or a formal dress. Anything above tea length would be inappropriate.
2006-11-12 16:47:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 13:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means ultra-formal attire, preferred colors of black and/or white.
For men, it means a black tux, white shirt, black tie, and black vest or cummerbund.
For women, it means a floor length formal gown, black or white in color.
If you want to wear another color, I would call the host/hostess and ask. Typically, "black and white" means that those are the colors they request you wear. If they just wanted formal wear, it would have probably said "black tie." While some say they mean the same thing now, originally they didn't. So it would depend on how traditional the host/hostess is, and what they want for a party.
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2006-11-12 16:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by welches_grape_jelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black and White affair usually refers to a themed party, where everyone dresses in black and/or white. BLACK TIE Refers to a formal event. Everyone in black and white dress looks stunning. If you have the least doubt how formal this event is, by all means, call the person who invited you and clarify. Have Fun!
2006-11-12 17:01:12 · answer #4 · answered by Lola 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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Anymore the standard "dress comments" on an invite fall on deaf ears so to speak. There is always one guest who is clueless or simply does not care and dresses otherwise. "Black Tie", "Business dress", "Casual", and "Cocktail" all speak to the level of formality. A "Black and White Affair" would be something to which you wear black and white. That I have heard these are formal, however, the time of the event will be indicative, normally a 4 pm barbeque would not imply formal attire, catch my drift? If the person whom sent you the invite is someone you know well, just ask their intentions, as far as dress code. They will appreciate that you are making the effort to "play the part." Many hosts/hostesses set dress codes to see people out of their everydayness and make there soiree an "event."
2016-04-01 09:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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what does "black and white affair" in an invitation mean? is it to wear black and white or anything formal?
2015-08-20 18:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Black and White Affair means it's a formal affair. Women wear gowns (any color) and the men wear tuxedos
2016-03-20 17:52:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-12 05:58:38 · answer #8 · answered by fondrisi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to wear something formal that is either black, or white.
2006-11-12 16:35:15 · answer #9 · answered by LFM 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means super-formal. "Black tie" "Black and white" etc means the same thing.
For women that means full length gowns, opera gloves, etc.
2006-11-12 16:35:16 · answer #10 · answered by The fiercest: Jenny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋