How to Use black-tie in a Sentence

black-tie

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of black-tienext
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  • Holiday galas, formal festive dinners, and black-tie events call for a solid, classic dress watch.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Late last month, the pair stepped out in black-tie style for a visit to the White House.
    — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
  • See more of the guests who attended the black-tie event!
    — Malaika Jabali, Essence, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Don’t let hot and sticky weather get in the way of a black-tie statement.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 31 May 2023
  • Prince Harry wore a classic black tux to the black-tie event.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024
  • From black-tie galas to 1,000 gay men in jockstraps on Fire Island.
    — Helen Mitsios, SPIN, 16 May 2024
  • And what’s more camp than wearing a windbreaker to a black-tie event?
    — Victoria Hunt, Robb Report, 1 May 2023
  • From black-tie galas to elevated movie nights, here are nine of the best spots to watch the ball drop in NYC this year.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Dec. 2023
  • The awards would stay at Grauman’s for three more years, and in 1945 revert to a more formal black-tie standard for the men.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Comedian Jim Gaffigan will be the host for the black-tie event.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
  • My go-to answer stems from a black-tie dinner my wife gave me for my 70th birthday at our home.
    — Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
  • My go-to answer stems from a black-tie dinner my wife gave me for my 70 th birthday at our home.
    — Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
  • For the black-tie reception, William suited up in a sleek Hugo Boss tuxedo.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2024
  • This classic chignon is perfect for the most dressy of weddings—we're talking black-tie or white-tie.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 July 2023
  • The famed black-tie Preservation Ball keeps the past alive in word and function: this year, risqué meant daring to serve lamb instead of filet mignon.
    — Holly Peterson, Town & Country, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Getting dressed for any event can be daunting but, a black-tie event can be even more stressful to find something that works.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The singing lessons bore fruit in the early 1960s, when Farouk arranged her debut performance at a black-tie recital of arias at an arts club in Naples.
    — Alex Williams, New York Times, 15 June 2023
  • Rappers Fabolous and French Montana hit the stage in black-tie attire as entertainment for the night.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Guillen was not the only star to provide some bold, fresh updates to the black-tie dressing for men at the night’s ceremony.
    — André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Those times are, after all, just as much worth dressing up for as any black-tie event or boardroom meetings.
    — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
  • And, as more couples opt for black-tie weddings held in the evening, the shade is seeing a surge in popularity.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2023
  • On Wednesdays and Saturdays, dinner at the hotel is a black-tie event, so make sure to pack your finest attire.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2023
  • His black-tie event was held at his Lincoln Road art gallery, and drew the likes of fashion designers, artists and musicians.
    — Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The black-tie wedding was held at an Italian-style villa that featured panoramic views.
    — Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
  • Despite the black-tie nature of the event — Peter stepped out in a suit and tie — Mariska spiced up her outfit with notable accessories.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 26 May 2023
  • The brand consistently offers over-the-top baubles perfect for weddings, or black-tie events.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Be sure to pack your black-tie best for revelry in the iconic bar car, 3674, where the live music and specialty cocktails flow all night.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2023
  • So save the cotton minis for less formal cocktail events, and prepare to bring on the ritz and glitz with 36 of the best black-tie wedding guest dresses, below.
    — Anny Choi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Black tie: The second most formal dress code, black-tie occasions call for floor-length gowns with heels (or dressy flats) and tuxedos with white shirts and black bow ties.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
  • Meanwhile, Rent The Runway has more options for formal black-tie affairs.
    — Sarah Chiwaya, refinery29.com, 12 Aug. 2024
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black tie

2 of 2 noun
  • Finish with the right shoes Though black tie veers into strict dress shoe territory, cocktail attire can allow more room for fun footwear.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Guests all came dressed in black tie looks, and many of them were stars.
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Great for all those dress codes that aren't black tie, but close to.
    — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • On the night of the awards dinner, Evaristo wore a hot-pink pants suit and a black tie.
    — Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2022
  • Meanwhile, William wore a navy suit with a white dress shirt and a black tie.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Men were asked to attend the event in black tie, while the women wore shades of white and beige.
    — Courtney Young, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023
  • The format goes like this: guests get gussied up in black tie and make their way to the NYBG.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2021
  • Go with an ankle or floor-length gown if the dress code is black tie.
    — Aryelle Siclait, womenshealthmag.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • For the event, Rob wore a classic black suit with a skinny black tie.
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Even the wait staff, in their red jackets and black ties, seem timeless.
    — Rico Gagliano, WSJ, 13 Feb. 2019
  • The main evening was at the Castle: black tie and elegant.
    — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 5 Dec. 2019
  • Black velvet shoes to wear with a black tie on the beach or on a cold winter's night?
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Cody wore a black suit with a white dress shirt and black tie as Stevens donned a metallic dress.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 29 Dec. 2020
  • Smith’s approach reminded me of the way Frank Ocean wore a black tie to the 2019 Met Gala.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2021
  • William, meanwhile, wore a dark navy suit and black tie with a white dress shirt and black dress shoes.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Sep. 2022
  • This black tie event is set in the era of flappers and bootleggers.
    — Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Underneath, the actor wore a black vest, a white dress shirt, and a black tie.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 20 Mar. 2022
  • The dress code is black tie optional and the gala will need its own tickets.
    — Bisma Parvez, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2020
  • The group—dressed to the nines in black tie—had been sitting in the back of a pick-up truck, confused, for going on four hours.
    — Tyler Joe, ELLE Decor, 18 Sep. 2019
  • The wedding was a black tie affair with a deep red, white and black color theme.
    — Charli Penn, Essence.com, 11 Dec. 2017
  • Her husband, next to her, wore a black mourning suit, white dress shirt, and black tie.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Meanwhile, Koepka looked sharp in his gray suit and black tie.
    — Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE.com, 15 July 2022
  • The bartender, who wore a crisp white button-down with a thin black tie, handed me a drink menu.
    — Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2022
  • Shop this dress in sizes 0 to 14, and then wear it to a black tie or black tie optional wedding.
    — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The singer, meanwhile, looked cool in a leather blazer, white shirt, black trousers, and a black tie held with a winding clip.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 May 2023
  • Sure, getting dressed for a big (non-black tie) New Year's Eve party is tricky.
    — Esquire Editors, Esquire, 1 Dec. 2017
  • One man dressed in black tie was even found dead after getting stuck in an air vent.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 4 June 2018
  • William looked dapper in a navy sweater over a light blue dress shirt and black tie, navy trousers, a gray blazer, and brown shoes.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Jeremy Allen White is trading his chef whites for black tie.
    — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Expect to see big bow black tie gowns, shimmery green sequin dresses, and tan-hued sparkly dresses.
    — Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

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