does 'black tie' mean a tuxedo or woudl a suit do?
450922
I'd say tux...sorry dude. I know you want the suit
748324
Dress code for the Marine Corps ball is pre-determined, you are expected to wear your best uniform.  Besides, a tuxedo looks like crap next to a set of dress blues.
252134
could mean suit instead of black tie affair, or it could be that you could wear a nice pair of dress pants with a button down shirt and a tie.  i would probably stay away from jeans.
524360
yes it means jeans are OK (but it is normally better to be slightly over dressed than under dressed)\nunless the person writing "casual dress" is strange\n\n(if you are really worried about it tell us what this occasion is and we will have a better idea)
121238
If her dress is long and full, you need to wear a tux.  If it is short or straight, a nice suit will do.
170170
it really depends on how conservative the firm is. usually they would advise you of the proper dress code of the firm during the day that they give you the job. it could range from wearing a coat and tie to just long sleeves and slacks to long sleeves and jeans.
770789
It really depends on what type of wedding it is. Judging by your screen name I'll assume you're a male. Here are the generally accepted guidelines for the different wedding types:\n\nInformal Daytime: Dress shirt and pants, preferably a sports jacket.\nInformal Evening: Suit\nSemi-Formal Daytime: Suit\nSemi-Formal Evening: Dark suit \nFormal Daytime: Dark suit and tie\nFormal Evening: Tuxedo (if invitation states "black tie") or dark suits if women wear short dresses.\nUltra-formal Evening or White Tie: White tie, cummerbund, vest and shirt.\n\nIf it's a formal, and you're wearing a tuxedo, a black tux with white shirt and black bow tie is the best way to go. But keep in mind that trendier cities like Los Angeles and New York might be more accepting of breaking with tradition. You'll want to wear a dark suit, with a tie if the wedding is after 6 PM, and doesn't say "Black Tie." \n\nAs is the case with any event, use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality. A dark suit and conservative tie will take you just about anywhere.\n\nIf you're looking for what a female should wear, here are the generally accepted rules for the ladies:\n\nInformal Daytime: Short dress or suit (business attire OK for morning weddings)\nInformal Evening: Cocktail dress\nSemi-Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit\nSemi-formal Evening: Cocktail dress\nFormal Daytime: Short dress or suit. Hats and gloves optional.\nFormal Evening or Black-Tie: Long or dressy short cocktail (beading, glam accessories,  wrap)\nUltra-formal or White Tie: Long gown, extra glitz (furs, diamonds, etc.)\n\nI hope this helps.
682935
i think it would be better to wear slakcs and a tie
551927
I have to say it's a tie.
1170921
It means you have a classy style of dress, wearing your hair, and carrying yourself. And these things give the impression that you were raised in a wealthy family.\n\nIt means you would NOT have tattoos, or wear pants that show your crack, or go around with a cigarette hanging out of your mouth, or wear clothes that expose private parts of your body, and have a neat and tidy hairdo, and wear attractive but slightly conservative clothing.
152430
the correct phrase is tying the tie. and it works because you TIE a knot in the tie. just like tying your shoes.
1132551
A semi-formal evening wedding would call for a cocktail dress, but what fun is a wedding if you are not comfortable?  I would suggest a more formal pant suit (not something you would wear to the office).  There are some great looking tuxedo suits tailored just for women - very sexy with a low cut blouse.  OR - you can do a wide legged flowy pant with a great long caftan-type blazer.  Something sheer-ish that goes almost to the knee, but is embellished somehow with either beading, or embroidery to make it a little more formal.  \n\nYou can really explore this pant idea.  Maybe something simple, but the material is a gorgeous silk shantung that makes the pant suit look formal/cocktail.  Perhaps you go with colors like champagne.  Something elegant.\n\nAbove all else.  Be comfortable and enjoy!
249414
Usually the best man's tie and vest match the maid of honors gown. Way back when I got married (79) my hubby wore a white tux, the best man a blue one (maid of honor wore a blue gown) and each groom's men wore a matching tux to the ladies gown. So yes is my answer. Also the best men and groom's men wear different boutonnieres.
724603
For a wedding reception, it is usually dressy. So a black dress would be fine, as long as it is modest and not a mini kind of thing with a lot of flesh showing up top.
1017734
its a military dress code  term \nto describe what should be worn at civilian events\nmostly used by the british\n\nthis is a list for a female officer. \nit lists what is worn at everything from black tie affair to planter's\n(read number 5 dog robbers and number 6 planter's) \n\n I hope it helps.\n\nGUIDANCE ON FEMALE OFFICER’S CIVILIAN DRESS\nReference:\nA. College Order Book\nB. CTM 25/02/01\n1. Introduction. This CTM is issued to clarify the Plain Clothes Dress Regulations for females\nat the References.\n2. It applies to all female Officers and Cadets in the College and should also be applied by\nfemale staff and a guide for female guests to the College.\n3. General Principles.\na. Whilst fashionable clothing is acceptable, poor quality and extreme\nhigh fashion should be avoided. Lycra and shiny materials are not suitable. It should be borne in mind that\nthese outfits may have to be worn on board, therefore should be purchased with an eye to practicality as well\nas professionalism.\nb. Blouses and tops should not be revealing and the midriff must be covered. T- shirts are\nnot an acceptable alternative.\nc. Skirts should be no more than 2” above the knee and any split should come no further\nthan 2” above the knee.\nd. Trousers should not be excessively flared.\n4. Lounge Suit. This rig is a step up in formality from Dog Robbers. It consists of :\nEither: Classic tailored suit of quality material, with either skirt or trousers. The jacket should not have a\nzip. Smart blouse/top with sleeves.\nOr: Smart dress with optional jacket.\n5. Dog Robbers. Slightly less formal than the lounge suit, the alternatives for this are:\nEither: Tailored suit.\nOr: Smart skirt/ tailored trousers with co-ordinated jacket/ tailored cardigan. Blouse/ top as per lounge suit.\nOr: Smart dress with optional jacket.\n6. Planters. As above, but without a jacket\n7. Relaxed (BRNC Run Ashore Rig) Smart skirt/ trousers and blouse/top. Smart knitwear. Deck shoes may be\nworn with socks.\n8. Black Tie. This is formal evening attire and a certain amount of discretion is permitted. It should be borne in\nmind that it should not be unduly revealing. A cocktail or evening dress may be worn, but must not be strapless. An\nevening skirt/blouse or evening trouser suit is also acceptable.\n9. Ball Dress. The ballgown must be ballerina (below the calf) or full-length. Bare shoulders should be\ncovered whilst eating.\n10. Shoes. Thought should be given to the suitability of shoes for specific environments, particularly on board\nships. High fashion footwear, particularly excessive platform soles, are to be avoided. Shoes should be polished if of\na suitable material, and always clean.\na. For formal rigs, court shoes or low heeled dress shoes are appropriate.\nb. Boots may also be worn with skirts or trousers, but the top of the boot must be\ncovered by the hem of the garment. Boots longer than knee length are not acceptable.\nc. In summer, smart sandals/ open-toed shoes may be worn with Planters or relaxed rig.\n11. Hosiery. Hosiery must be worn with all rigs except with relaxed rig or when wearing sandals or deckshoes\nwhen it is optional, however socks may be worn with deck shoes when proceeding ashore.
166807
Just don't panic .. acc. to me u shouls wear something black like a full dress if u are going into a good hotel or so .. if not just wear something hip hop or so... if u luv him say it to him because it is the right time..
66079
Actually, old-school is match pants.\n\nSocks are a subtle (or, if they're pink, none-too-subtle) fashion statement.  If you're wearing pink socks with a black suit, then you're saying, "yes, I'm conservative enough to be wearing a black suit, but there's an iconoclastic part of me that's going to wear brightly colored socks anyway."  \n\nIt all depends on the shade of pink, natch.  But, if you're going to a job interview that requires decorum, I'd go with the black socks.