white tie
Speech parts
1. white tie - Noun
2. white tie - Adjective
3. white tie - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
requiring white ties and tailcoats for men
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a white-tie occasion
He is also usually attired in a white tie, however, the Barrie Appleby dropped this around 2005.
In the early-20th century, a piqué shirt with a detachable wing collar and single cuffs such as is worn with white tie was used, and in the 1960s and 1970s ruffled bibs were popular, but neither style is often seen today.
His act consisted of singing Top Hat, White Tie and Tails and acting out the lyrics, which left him standing in top hat, white tie, and tails – but no trousers.
Although he is usually seen with the National Symphony Orchestra in white tie and tails, when he performs in the local area he is dressed more informally.
He also used to have a white tie, but it seems to have disappeared.