white-tie
adjective
variants
or less commonly white tie
: characterized by or requiring the wearing of formal evening clothes consisting of white bow tie and tailcoat for men and a formal gown for women
a white-tie dinner
compare black-tie
Examples of white-tie in a Sentence
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The French president and his wife, First Lady Birgitte Macron, joined the Swedish royals for the diplomatic dinner at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, which called for a white-tie dress code, including tiaras.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
The foursome posed for a group photo ahead of the event in the 1844 Room, with Kate and Camilla glittering in tiaras for the white-tie event.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
Heeding the white-tie dress code that state banquets dictate, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé stylishly arrived at Buckingham Palace in glam gowns.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
While tiaras are traditionally worn for white-tie affairs, Queen Mathilde made a more demure style statement in the wake of the tragedy.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
While tiaras are traditionally worn for white-tie affairs, Mathilde made a more demure style statement in the wake of the tragedy.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
Prince Christian had his last white-tie moment in September 2022 for a celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of Queen Margrethe’s accession.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
The epic events historically stipulate a white-tie dress code, including tiaras for the female royals in attendance.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2023
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
Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
The foursome posed for a group photo ahead of the event in the 1844 Room, with Kate and Camilla glittering in tiaras for the white-tie event.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
Heeding the white-tie dress code that state banquets dictate, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé stylishly arrived at Buckingham Palace in glam gowns.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
While tiaras are traditionally worn for white-tie affairs, Queen Mathilde made a more demure style statement in the wake of the tragedy.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
While tiaras are traditionally worn for white-tie affairs, Mathilde made a more demure style statement in the wake of the tragedy.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
Prince Christian had his last white-tie moment in September 2022 for a celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of Queen Margrethe’s accession.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
The epic events historically stipulate a white-tie dress code, including tiaras for the female royals in attendance.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2023
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
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“White-tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white-tie. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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