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Its best to avoid casual materials like cotton, linen, or jersey, they lack the formality needed for a black tie event, and even tailored pieces will feel underdressed

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Traditionally, this dress code called for dark colors like black and navy, classic silhouettes like a tuxedo and evening gown, and formal materials like velvet and silk

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