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In the US, black tie is the highest level of formality that most people are ever likely to encounter. This requires a tuxedo (or, on the more casual level of bl
by jamesaguilar 13y ago
In the US, black tie is the highest level of formality that most people are ever likely to encounter. This requires a tuxedo (or, on the more casual level of black tie, an all black suit, white shirt, and black tie). Nothing is "technically" formal, since there is no defining body that lays down the specification of the word with the authority to enforce that specification. Like most non-technical language, it is a target that moves with the times. If someone says they went to a formal event in the U.S., most of the time it will mean they wore a tuxedo without tails.
- mindcrime 13y agoI still want one of those tail-coats though.. and an opera scarf. Just because they look awesome. :-)
- jamesaguilar 13y agoI would never discourage you from such a pursuit. I would also love to see someone pull off a full cloak and mantle outside of Game of Thrones. I doubt I will live to see that day, but it would be incredible.
- MartinCron 13y agoWearing a black wool overcoat over a full suit isn't the same thing as a cloak and mantle, but it's close. Living in Seattle helps.
- tjr 13y agoPeter Norvig: http://pn.smugmug.com/Family/Peter/i-qG4SMC9/1/M/nutcracker-M.jpg http://pn.smugmug.com/Family/Peter/i-qG4SMC9/1/M/nutcracker-...