How to Use black-tie in a Sentence

black-tie

1 of 2 adjective

• The black-tie remit still left plenty of room to play.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
• Don’t let hot and sticky weather get in the way of a black-tie statement.
  — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 31 May 2023
• Have a dress that's too much for brunch but too casual for a black-tie event?
  — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
• Prince Harry wore a classic black tux to the black-tie event.
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024
• And what’s more camp than wearing a windbreaker to a black-tie event?
  — Victoria Hunt, Robb Report, 1 May 2023
• But what if there are female grooms-people at a black-tie affair?
  — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
• Guests are invited to dress in black-tie attire.
  — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
• Most recently, my mom wore these heels to a black-tie wedding for eight hours.
  — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
• For an airy yet dramatic vibe, perfect for a black-tie affair.
  — Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
• Late last month, the pair stepped out in black-tie style for a visit to the White House.
  — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
• Amal and George also wore matching black-tie looks on the red carpet.
  — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
• While the guests up to that point had been on their best black-tie behavior, the bowties started to come off.
  — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
• That black-tie gown that still fits and was expensive enough to warrant saving for a rainy day?
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
• 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
• Those times are, after all, just as much worth dressing up for as any black-tie event or boardroom meetings.
  — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
• Guests have started sharing glimpses of their wedding-day looks, which were to adhere to a black-tie dress code.
  — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
• John Travolta ditched basic black-tie rules.
  — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
• Think black-tie to beach and every niche theme or destination in between.
  — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
• My go-to answer stems from a black-tie dinner my wife gave me for my 70 th birthday at our home.
  — Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
• My go-to answer stems from a black-tie dinner my wife gave me for my 70th birthday at our home.
  — Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
• All tables and seats for this black-tie gala are sold out, however, there is a waitlist for tickets.
  — Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
• Getting dressed for any event can be daunting but, a black-tie event can be even more stressful to find something that works.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 Oct. 2023
• One wedding guest put her own unique spin on a black-tie dress code by wearing a homemade hamburger bracelet.
  — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
• These events have costume themes or black-tie dress codes, so make sure to check the venue’s requirements and book a place ahead of time.
  — Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
• The pair stepped out at the 98th Academy Awards in black-tie looks.
  — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
• Her grandmother, Tina Knowles, was a guest of honor at the black-tie event.
  — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
• And the always dapper Jeff Goldblum topped a black-tie tux with a cropped black style.
  — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
• The remark drew applause and laughter from the black-tie audience.
  — Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
• Perfect for black-tie events or weddings, this is the accent piece that turns any hairstyle from simple to chic.
  — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 6 Jan. 2026
• He was dressed in shorts, T-shirt and boots and his black-tie clobber was in a car miles away in Marseilles.
  — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 25 May 2025

black tie

2 of 2 noun

• Trump donned a black tie for the event.
  — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
• Reeves paired a striped brown suit with a black tie.
  — Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
• Great for all those dress codes that aren't black tie, but close to.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
• Guests all came dressed in black tie looks, and many of them were stars.
  — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Aug. 2023
• Add a black tie to bring back that touch of ruggedness.
  — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
• Firth wore a classic black suit with a white shirt and black tie.
  — Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 June 2026
• For more guidance on the black tie dress code, see our guide here.
  — Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
• These two pieces were paired with a white button-up and a black tie.
  — Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
• Go with an ankle or floor-length gown if the dress code is black tie.
  — Aryelle Siclait, womenshealthmag.com, 21 Apr. 2023
• Harding paired the shirt with a black tie and added a brown belt to the skirt.
  — Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
• Your partner is right about what passes for black tie these days.
  — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
• For those black tie events, that was like our wedding every time.
  — Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
• Even the wait staff, in their red jackets and black ties, seem timeless.
  — Rico Gagliano, WSJ, 13 Feb. 2019
• Meanwhile, William wore a navy suit with a white dress shirt and a black tie.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Sep. 2022
• One man dressed in black tie was even found dead after getting stuck in an air vent.
  — Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 4 June 2018
• William, meanwhile, wore a dark navy suit and black tie with a white dress shirt and black dress shoes.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Sep. 2022
• Black velvet shoes to wear with a black tie on the beach or on a cold winter's night?
  — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2023
• Brady paired the watch with a dark-colored coat, button-down shirt and a black tie.
  — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
• This black tie event is set in the era of flappers and bootleggers.
  — Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2022
• Her husband, next to her, wore a black mourning suit, white dress shirt, and black tie.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Sep. 2022
• Meanwhile, Koepka looked sharp in his gray suit and black tie.
  — Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE.com, 15 July 2022
• The dress code is black tie optional and the gala will need its own tickets.
  — Bisma Parvez, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2020
• Men were asked to attend the event in black tie, while the women wore shades of white and beige.
  — Courtney Young, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023
• For the event, Rob wore a classic black suit with a skinny black tie.
  — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 20 Apr. 2023
• Festival-goers dressed in their best as the event was billed as black tie.
  — Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
• Barnes stood with dancerly poise in a crisp white shirt, a black tie, and cushy black sneakers.
  — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
• This could mean black tie and formal, or more casual and laid back.
  — Katie Henwood, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
• What is the difference between white tie and black tie?
  — Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
• The dark coat, white dress shirt and black tie did not seem like a coincidence.
  — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
• The wedding was a black tie affair with a deep red, white and black color theme.
  — Charli Penn, Essence.com, 11 Dec. 2017