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What is Black Tie Attire? Understanding Formal Dress Code Black tie events have a well-earned reputation for strict dress codes and polished glamor. Yet the original black tie standard came from British social circles back in the late 1800s, and what it means today is surprisingly different. In fact, a modern black tie invitation is now as much about subtle personal expression as it is about tradition, and some of the most elegant looks go far beyond the old tuxedo rulebook. Table of Contents …