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Guests at the St Albans ball were invited to wear 17th Century period dress - with ladies in full length gowns, and men in tailcoats.
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Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 20 July 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 43, were the picture of royal elegance in their white-tie attire and royal regalia, where William sported a black tailcoat and Kate wore a red gown with cape by Sarah Burton (her bridal gown designer) for Givenchy.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 July 2025
The bold red finish channels Mozart’s signature tailcoat, a detail often captured in his portraits.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The doors to a stunning glass Atrium were opened by members of the Swan Ball Dance Committee as ladies in gowns and gentlemen in white tie and tailcoat suits were offered champagne or a favorite cocktail along with passed appetizers from Kristen Winston Catering.
—Rusty Terry, Nashville Tennessean, 8 June 2025
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Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 20 July 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 43, were the picture of royal elegance in their white-tie attire and royal regalia, where William sported a black tailcoat and Kate wore a red gown with cape by Sarah Burton (her bridal gown designer) for Givenchy.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 July 2025
The bold red finish channels Mozart’s signature tailcoat, a detail often captured in his portraits.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The doors to a stunning glass Atrium were opened by members of the Swan Ball Dance Committee as ladies in gowns and gentlemen in white tie and tailcoat suits were offered champagne or a favorite cocktail along with passed appetizers from Kristen Winston Catering.
—Rusty Terry, Nashville Tennessean, 8 June 2025
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“Tailcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailcoat. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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